Australian businesses warned over looming 3G shutdown that could leave millions of vital devices in the dark

Australian businesses warned over looming 3G shutdown that could leave millions of vital devices in the dark

Some EFTPOS terminals, cameras, farming gear, vending machines, medical equipment and even carpark station swipe pads could be taken offline suddenly when the plug is pulled on Australia’s 3G network within weeks. Telstra and Optus will switch off their third-generation mobile networks at the end of August, while TPG Telecom/Vodafone already did so at the … Read more

Telstra customers hit with plan price increases

Telstra customers hit with plan price increases

Telstra customers are set to pay more for mobile postpaid and pre-paid plans, and pre-paid mobile broadband services. Most plans will increase between $2 and $4 per month progressively from August 27. Customers on postpaid plans will pay the increased fees from this time. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today The Basic … Read more

Telstra to delay 3G network closure to August after fears customers could be blocked from making emergency calls

Telstra to delay 3G network closure to August after fears customers could be blocked from making emergency calls

Australia’s largest telecommunications company has announced it will be delaying planned 3G network closure dates by two months amid concerns over access to emergency calls. Telstra announced the network closure will be delayed from June 30, 2024 to August 31, 2024, with the company advising the extension was to “give people more time to upgrade … Read more