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Car functions via the 2G network will continue to work until 2027

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Telia has decided to postpone the discontinuation of the 2G network until 2027. The reason is that the network contains several important connected things, such as cars and alarms.
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Despite the technology shift that the Post and Telecommunications Board, PTS, has initiated, which means that the 2G and 3G networks are to be phased out by 2025 at the latest, Telia has decided to give its customers more time to develop modern solutions in the 4G and 5G networks.

The 3G network will continue to be phased out relating to the original schedule. According to Telia, this should not be a problem as most mobile phones with support for 3G also work in the 2G network.

The warnings that have appeared in the media that the shutdown may affect functions in the cars will thus be postponed somewhat. Among other things, it is the European emergency service for cars, eCall, which runs via 2G and will now continue to function until 2027. In the event of an accident, eCall is activated and automatically sends the geographical position to an emergency center.

It is mainly older car models, before 2020, that have features that use 2G and 3G modems. This could be remote control of locks and engine heaters or the function to make an emergency call.

The majority of our drivers probably won't notice anything at all on their car from LeasePlan, but maybe you have a second car that could be affected?

More information about the shutdown on the PTS website.

FAQ

Why are the 2G and 3G networks switched off? The reason for the shutdown is a sharply increasing demand for data communication, including for IoT, the internet of things. This requires more modern and efficient technologies such as 4G and 5G.What does the decommissioning of the 2G and 3G networks entail? Both voice and data services using 2G or 3G technology will stop working. For users, this means that SIM card-based equipment may need to be upgraded or replaced.Are there any examples of products that may stop working when the network is discontinued? For private individuals the following connected products could be affected and stop working: - Alarm services, such as burglar, home service and boat alarms - Connected heat pumps and water heatersrobotic - Lawnmower - Remote control of heating and lighting in summer houses For companies and organizations, this is a selection of connected equipment that may be affected during the decommissioning: - Electricity meter and gas and water meter - E-call (eCall), a European emergency service for cars - Parking meters - Weather stations
Published at 13 August 2024
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