The global shutdown of 2G and 3G networks is accelerating — and for IoT businesses, the consequences are real. When legacy networks are turned off, devices relying on them lose connectivity instantly. Smart meters, alarms, tracking units, industrial sensors and payment terminals can go offline overnight.
This comprehensive guide helps IoT providers, system integrators and enterprise leaders navigate the transition safely and strategically.
Inside the guide, you will learn:
- Why operators are shutting down 2G and 3G networks worldwide
- Regional shutdown timelines across the Nordics, Europe, the US and Asia
- The operational, financial and security risks of delaying migration
- How 4G, LTE-M, NB-IoT and 5G unlock new performance and business opportunities
- The role of Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) in modern IoT deployments
- A practical, step-by-step migration plan to minimize risk and downtime
- Common pitfalls — and how to avoid costly last-minute upgrades
Migration is not just about avoiding disruption. Upgrading to modern networks enables higher data throughput, lower latency, longer battery life, improved security and entirely new service models such as predictive maintenance, real-time analytics and AI-driven applications.
The IoT landscape is evolving rapidly. Organizations that act early will protect their operations, reduce emergency costs and position themselves for long-term growth and innovation.
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