Technological waves

Technologies and usage evolution

Number of mobile subscriptions worldwide

2G and 3G Switch-Off

The rate of switch-off for both technologies will continue to increase, with the shutdown of 3G in particular outpacing that of its predecessor

By the end of June 2022, GSA had identified 135 operators that have either completed, planned or are in progress with 2G and 3G switch-offs in 68 countries and territories.

75 operators in 42 countries and territories have either completed or planned 2G switch- offs.

• Of those, 23 operators in 14 countries and territories have completed 2G switch-offs.

• 52 operators in 32 countries and territories have planned 2G switch-offs.

75 operators in 40 countries and territories have either completed, planned or are in progress with 3G switch-offs.

• Of those, 26 operators in 15 countries and territories have completed 3G switch-offs.

• 44 operators in 30 countries have planned 3G switch-offs.

• 5 operators in 5 countries and territories have 3G switch-offs in progress.