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LTE Cat 1 bis: The Global Solution for 2G Shutdown

LTE Cat 1 bis: The Global Solution for 2G Shutdown

February 20, 2025
Second-generation and third-generation cellular networks are either already shut down or in the process of being shut down in many countries. 2G and 3G standards are being superseded by LTE (4G) and 5G equivalents, which offer more features and bandwidth. 2G shutdown poses challenges, as in many cases it was a “fallback” option for applications with weaker coverage in rural and sparsely populated areas. The maps in Figures 1 and 2, below, show the completed, in-progress, and planned shutdowns of 2G and 3G.
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