Category: Telecom

2degrees is kicking off its 3G network shutdown in New Zealand, starting with 100 rural cell towers on December 14. The company plans a full shutdown by “early 2026,” a timeline now mirrored by rivals One NZ and Spark NZ.

AT&T has deployed new midband spectrum across 23,000 cell sites, dramatically improving 5G performance for mobile and home internet users. The upgrade delivers up to 80% faster download speeds without current price hikes, creating a major competitive advantage in the carrier wars.