Whitepaper

The 2G/3G shutdown has started: are you ready for what comes next? 

Operators worldwide are now shutting down 2G and 3G networks. There are multiple reasons for the shutdown, with operators seeking to lower costs, refarm spectrum, and lay a clearer path to 5G. 

However, shutting down 2G and 3G networks is a complex exercise that involves hidden dependencies, delicate international roaming agreements, and potential vulnerabilities in voice and messaging continuity.

Our new whitepaper investigates these challenges and addresses the conventional opinion that sunsetting is merely a technical exercise. Because it is not. Sunsetting legacy networks is a multi-layered exercise that carries significant business risks – but also presents a strategic opportunity. 

We look at why billions of legacy devices, varying levels of VoLTE adoption, and roaming complexities are causing some operators to delay shutdowns – and how to overcome these barriers. Our paper also tells you how you can turn network shutdowns into a catalyst for growth, not disruption. 

You’ll learn how to: 

• Safeguard SMS and voice services 

• Successfully navigate international interoperability 

• Establish a practical roadmap to minimize risk in your network shutdowns 

We also outline why IMS-as-a-Service and Core Network-as-a-Service are essential to accelerating your transformation to a cloud-native, 5G-ready architecture, and how they help you avoid traditional costs and complexities. 

Download our new whitepaper, Out with the old, in with the new: how 2G/3G sunsets pave the way to modern mobile , to learn how you can protect revenues, maintain service continuity, and unlock the full value of 5G when shutting down your legacy 2G and 3G networks.