3G Sunsetting Global impact

Updated by Elizabeth Smith

This article details information about 3G global cellular networks.

4G Technology

METER recently released a new modem option called the Cat-1 modem that will cover 2G/3G/4G networks on select carriers. This technology will help cover communication options as Telecoms turn off or decommission the 2G and 3G networks. 

If you are currently in possession of an EM50G or EM50G Solar these loggers will not be upgradeable. They will continue to log your field data, but be unable to transmit it to ZENTRA Cloud once the 3G network is unavailable.

If you are currently in possession of an EM60G or ZL6 with 3G, these loggers are upgradeable to our 4G modem. For more information please contact our sales office. 

How to tell if you are running a 3G modem? See What modem type do I have?

Global 3G

Estimated shutdown in 2026

What we know:

Asia: Networks look to begin sunsetting 2G/3G in late 2024. Contact your distributor for Cat-1 upgrade options.

Australia: Already running 4G. Contact your distributor for Cat-1 upgrade options.

Canada: Already running 4G. Contact your distributor for Cat-1 upgrade options.

EMEA Region (General areas): Networks look to begin sunsetting 2G/3G in late 2025. Contact your distributor for Cat-1 upgrade options if you are having trouble connecting on current network options.

Germany: Already running 4G. Contact METER Germany for Cat-1 upgrade options.

Japan/ South Korea: Already running 4G. Contact your distributor for LTE-M upgrade options.

Mexico (General Area): Networks look to begin sunsetting 2G/3G in late 2025. Contact your distributor for Cat-1 upgrade options.

New Zealand: Networks look to begin sunsetting 2G/3G in early 2024. Contact your distributor for Cat-1 upgrade options.

Philippines: Shutting down 3G early 2025. Contact your distributor for Cat-1 upgrade options.

  • SMART: 'mid' 2025
  • Globe Telecom: 'early' 2025

South America (General Area) : Networks look to begin sunsetting 2G/3G in late 2025. Contact your distributor for Cat-1 upgrade options if you are having trouble connecting on current network options.

Switzerland: Already running 4G. Contact METER Germany for Cat-1 upgrade options.

* If your country or carrier is not listed, please email support.environment@metergroup.com and request it be listed.
** Dates are subject to change and alter at the discretion of the Telecom company. All network details provided is public information.

Contact

METER Group USA

sales.environment@metergroup.com 509.332.5984

support.environment@metergroup.com 509.332.5600

METER Group Europe

sales.europe@metergroup.com +49 89 12665247

support.europe@metergroup.com +49 89 12665247

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