As 2G is set to follow by December 2028
Rwanda's government has set out a timeline for the country's 3G mobile network shutdown, with plans to retire the service in June of next year.
The shutdown is part of Rwanda's plans to focus on expanding the rollout of 4G and 5G services in the country.
28 Nov 2022
Why telcos are switching off legacy networks, and what it means for 5G
Network operators are scrambling to make the most out of their 5G networks, but why does this mean switching off 2G and 3G networks?
MTN Group, the continent’s largest operator, plans to shut down some of its 3G networks before 2030 and repurpose them for 4G.
The carrier will focus on its 4G and 5G offerings
Will begin from the summer of 2029
Standards body on track for 2028 specs drop. Telcos on track for 2028 existential crisis about 5G ROI
The federal government has fixed Dec. 2028 as the deadline for final transition from analogue to digital television broadcasting.
Ghana is set to open its 5G market to competition, moving away from the previous exclusive licence model
