3G Sunsetting Global impact
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:
Australia: Already running 4G. Contact your distributor for Cat-1 upgrade options.
Germany: Already running 4G. Contact METER Germany for Cat-1 upgrade options.
Japan/ South Korea: Already running 4G. 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.
- Spark: end of 2025
Philippines: Shutting down 3G early 2025. Contact your distributor for Cat-1 upgrade options.
- SMART: 'mid' 2025
- Globe Telecom: 'early' 2025
Switzerland: Already running 4G. Contact METER Germany for Cat-1 upgrade options.
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
