The mobile operator originally intended to scrap the old tech two years ago, deciding back in 2016, that December 31, 2019 would be the cut-off date. It even stopped adding any new 3G phones in mid-2018.
But come July of 2019, it extended the deadline to December 31, 2020. Come the New Year just a few days ago and telco industry mag Light Reading noticed the cut-off still hadn't happened and started asking questions.
"Our 3G network is operational and we don't have a plan to shut it down at this time," a spokesperson told the publication. "We'll work with customers to move them to newer technology."
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