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Sunsetting of 2G and 3G networks—Ofcom’s expectations for switch off of legacy mobile networks

Published on: 15 February 2023
Published by a LexisNexis TMT expert

Table of contents

  • Background
  • The impact
  • What are Ofcom’s expectations?
  • Minimising coverage impact
  • Contractual information about switch-off
  • Communication with and support of customers
  • Other services reliant on mobile networks
  • Broader trends in relation to legacy networks
  • What’s next for the 2G and 3G switch-off?

Article summary

TMT analysis: Mike Conradi, partner, Christian Keogh, senior associate, and Lucy Staves, trainee solicitor, at DLA Piper, consider the upcoming switch-off of 2G and 3G networks in the UK, including its impact on consumers, Ofcom's role and expectations throughout the switch-off process, and the wider trends in relation to legacy networks.

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