In a nutshell
Handsets that will/are not be able to dial 000 over the 4G (VoLTE / VOLTE) network have Stopped working. Even though these devices may be 4G or 5G compatible!
3G Network Shutdown in July 2024 but was delayed due to an alarming new realization that millions of 4G and 5G devices can't call emergency numbers without an active 2G or 3G network.
Regardless Australia has push ahead with it shut down a 3G with new laws coming in place to require telco's to cease providing service to any devices they come as having full support
That means is even if you HAVE a 4G or 5G phone, it may be blocked from Australian networks as soon as November 1st 2024
The 3G shutdown will make Australia one off if not the only country in the world without both a 2G and 3G network, instead having full reliance on voice over LTE. VOLTE a non-standardized system but with many other countries looking to follow with similar shutdowns in upcoming years all eyes are on Australia to see how this pans out
Communications Association has never informed Australians about the full extent of the 3G shutdown and its impact it should be noted that the amta is an industry body representing service providers device manufacturers retail outlets and has connections with bone recycling companies the shutdown is a benefit to all those stakeholders but even this 5G Sony phone switches to its 3G network to make calls.
Most people would never even recognize if they're 4G or 5G phone is using 3G to make calls.
Some of the issues of this 3G shutdown however are disturbing and possible banning of international purchased device.
Your SIM card must be provisioned for voiceover LTE and your network provider must also support voiceover LTE of course the setting must be switched on in settings if that all sounds confusing it is!!
In fact the telcos don't even know the exact number of devices that do fully support voice over LTE.
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We will get you up and running in no Time.