Overview
This report tracks the global decommissioning of legacy wireless and wireline networks, detailing the shutdown schedules and completed phases of 2G and 3G networks, as well as fixed network technologies such as PSTN/ISDN, copper-based exchanges, FTTC, and HFC.
Key Information Included in This Report
- Scheduled and completed shutdown dates for 2G and 3G networks worldwide.
- Decommissioning timelines for fixed networks, including PSTN/ISDN, copper, FTTC, and HFC.
- Additional insights into operator strategies for transitioning to next-generation networks.
Operators Covered
The tracker includes network decommissioning updates from a wide range of operators, including:
In Western Europe, the operators included are BT, Orange, Partner Communications, Swisscom, Telenor, Telia, and Vodafone. These operators are part of the region’s transition from older mobile technologies like 2G and 3G to more modern networks.
In North America, the key operators in this report are AT&T, Bell, Rogers Communications, SaskTel, TELUS, and Verizon, all of which are in the process of decommissioning older wireless technologies as they advance towards 5G.
In Asia-Pacific, the operators listed are Asia Pacific Telecom, China Unicom, Chunghwa Telecom, Far EasTone, KDDI, Korea Telecom, LG Uplus, M1, Net1, NTT DOCOMO, Optus Mobile, Singtel, SK Telecom, Spark, SoftBank, and Taiwan Mobile Company. This region has a mix of both established telecom companies and emerging operators all involved in legacy network decommissioning.
For the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, the operators covered are du and Etisalat UAE, both of which are key players in the region’s network modernization efforts.
In Sub-Saharan Africa, the operators involved in the decommissioning of legacy networks include Telkom South Africa and Vodafone. These companies are working on transitioning their networks to modern mobile technologies.
In Latin America, Claro and Movistar are featured in the tracker, with Claro being a dominant operator across several countries in the region, while Movistar is a significant player in both Spain and parts of Latin America.
Operators in Southern Europe, such as TIM, Telefónica, and Vodafone, are also included. These companies are managing decommissioning initiatives as they prepare their networks for future technologies.
Finally, in Central and Eastern Europe, operators like 2degrees, T-Mobile, and Viettel (Vietnam) are among those decommissioning their older mobile networks. This region is undergoing significant infrastructure changes to accommodate newer mobile technologies.
This tracker provides a valuable resource for industry stakeholders looking to monitor network transitions, understand global shutdown trends, and prepare for the evolution toward next-generation connectivity solutions.
