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I remember when telephones were used solely for talking to someone in a location different from your own. And the only games anyone could play on telephones were games such as "Do you have Prince Albert in a can?"
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NBTC shutting down 2G to ease 5G entry

by Komsan Tortermvasana

December 20, 2018

The telecom regulator is set to shut down the existing 2G network by October 2019 to give mobile operators more efficient network capacity and pave the way to 5G wireless broadband service by 2020.

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is encouraging all 5.2 million 2G subscribers to transfer to 3G and 4G systems, which will save them money because the voice service tariff is lower.

The three major telecom operators have been pushing for the move for months, on the condition that 2G subscribers must not spend more for the transition. The operators may have to subsidise new handsets for existing 2G users for the transition. They must also prepare all related backup systems to serve the transition to 3G and 4G systems, including new promotional packages.

Oct 31, 2019 is the initial deadline for the 2G system shutdown, as the NBTC and telecom operators think 10 months is sufficient for the entire process, said Takorn Tantasith, secretary-general of the NBTC.

He said the plan will be submitted to the NBTC board for approval at the next meeting before the regulator moves ahead with the three measures of the transition.

First, operators must suspend all related 2G equipment to serve the plan, as 2G equipment supply is being reduced and the NBTC office will not allow any imports of 2G equipment.

Second, the NBTC and operators will raise public awareness and details of the transition in January 2019.

Third, operators have to prepare for transition operations, including handset giveaways to existing 2G users and new promotion packages after the transfer for which the voice service package will be cheaper.

Full story: https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/te ... e-5g-entry
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The folks that still use 2G are same ones still using Windows 98. Time to move on...
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