""We believe that many of these devices are old phones that people keep in their drawers," said Romain Bonenfant, CEO of the Fédération Française des Télécoms."
""Operators are also able to identify people who are still using these 2G devices. They contact them individually to facilitate this switch.""
""Deployed in the 1990s, 2G is an 'old network.' It is more vulnerable to cyberattacks and more energy-intensive.""
""Shutting down 2G will also free up frequencies, which will be reallocated to newer technologies, such as 4G and 5G.""
Orange will begin deactivating its 2G network in 28 municipalities in southwest France on April 1. The shutdown will continue throughout the year. Approximately 2,300 active SIM cards, including 800 consumer cards, are still using 2G in this area. Over 1.5 million French household phones are only 2G compatible. Users with active 2G SIM cards will need to change phones. The shutdown aims to free up frequencies for newer technologies like 4G and 5G, as 2G is considered outdated and vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Read at The Local France
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