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ABC Adelaide Mornings: 3G’s shutdown on 4G phones

It’s no secret that the 3G network is set to be switched off in Australia, but did you know this could also affect people with 4G phones? Pickr’s Leigh Stark joins ABC Adelaide to talk what’s going on.

In just a few months, 3G will cease to be a thing in Australia. Last year, Vodafone kicked off the shut down, and it will continue with Telstra and Optus later this year.

But what does this mean for most people, and will it affect people with 4G phones?

To discuss this and more, Pickr’s editor Leigh Stark joins ABC Adelaide Mornings with David Bevan to talk what’s happening and what people can do if they’re concerned.

Jump into a deep dive for what the 3G shutdown will mean for Australians, particularly folks living in Adelaide and South Australia where 4G and 5G mightn’t be as easily found. It starts from the 34:17 mark over at ABC Adelaide Mornings and runs for about 20 minutes.

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