Urgent warning issued as major network provider plans to shutdown mobile data access - check to see if your phone is affected
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It's the go-to network provider for millions of people across the UK. But if you use O2, your phone could soon become defunct. The tech giant is set to switch off its 3G service this year, leaving many older devices without access to the internet. The change will also affect Tesco Mobile, Giffgaff and Sky Mobile, which all operate on O2's network.
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'3G has been superseded by 4G and 5G networks over recent years, with the 3G network carrying less and less traffic,' O2 explained. 'By focusing our investment on 4G and 5G, we'll be able to further expand and upgrade services. 'And it means you'll be able to benefit from quicker download speeds and higher quality voice calls.'.
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Ahead of the switch-off, O2 has a released a full list of devices that will become defunct - so, is yours on the list?. It's the go-to network provider for millions of people across the UK. But if you use O2, your phone could soon become defunct. Pictured: iPhone 5S.
O2 is set to switch off its 3G service this year, leaving many older devices without access to the internet. O2 is the last UK network provider to switch off its 3G network, with Vodafone, Three, and EE all completing their switch-offs last year. 'Nothing will change for you right now,' O2 explains on its website.
While the exact date for the switch-off remains unclear, O2 adds that in will 'get in touch with more information closer to the time'. The switch-off won't impact most customers, as the majority already use 4G or 5G-enabled devices. However, Uswitch estimates that around four million consumers are still using 3G-enabled devices, which means they'll soon lose access to the internet.
