Telstra have announced the shutdown of 3G by 2024. Without action now, systems that you rely on to run your business may not work after this date.
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What types of IoT applications are at risk?
There are many types of IoT applications impacted with 1000’s of customers affected – and more than 100,000 devices/unit nationally. These include:
One key consideration is that many of these solutions/applications built in the ‘3G era’ use Circuit Switch Data (CSD) to transfer Data. 3G operates different to 4G – CSD applications will not work on 4G or 5G.
3G SHUTDOWN | 3 MINUTE VIDEO
What you need to consider
Anthony Petts, M2M Business Development Manager talks the key considerations for businesses to effectively plan for the 3G Shutdown.
- To avoid costly downtime
- To mitigate negative customer and employer experience
- To harness the possibilities of next-gen networking
#3G-ShutdownChecklist
When evaluating your current solution and architecture, you must consider:
Backend
Does your backend need development to work over 4G (eg Circuit Switch Data calls not supported on 4G)?
Modems
What hardware/modems are you going to choose, ports, speed, functionality?
Antennas
Most antennas purchased for 3G will not be compatible for 4G.
Coverage
3G and 4G coverage are different – will you applications be covered?
Power Supplies
The power and connector requirements may be different – How many devices are impacted?
Data Plan
It is likely a new SIM plan will be required for your devices. What is the best new plans for your environment?
Next steps
There are many types of IoT applications impacted with 1000’s of customers affected – and more than 100,000 devices/unit nationally. These include:
Start a dialogue
Connect with one of our #IoTexperts today, to start the process of scoping your risks, needs and opportunities.
Audit your devices
A deep scan and inventory audit of your existing environment provides the necessary foundations to establish your current position and to plan effectively.
Identify needs
With your current position established, taking the future perspective a detailed design which considers the possibilities for upgrading/ migrating your IoT environment can begin.
Set a timeline
2024 seems a long way away, but if you have to organise a truck roll to 10,000 end points to perform an upgrade, then starting early is important.
Why act now
Avoid hidden surprises
3G has been functioning well for a long time. Doing an audit now of you environment is important to understand the extent of the 3G assets that you need to upgrade.
Avoid a last minute rush
2024 seems a long way away, but if you have to organise a truck roll to 10,000 end points to perform an upgrade, then starting early is important.
Capture economic benefits now
The solutions we can offer can immediately transition your environment to a lower ongoing cost base, meaning that it makes sense to act now instead of waiting for the switch of 3G in 2024.
F.A.Q’s
What is happening?
Telstra have announced the progressive shutdown of 3G – Starting soon with full shut down June 2024
Who is impacted?
There are 1000’s of customers effected and more than 1,000,000 devices/units effected nationally
What does this mean?
• Any customer using a 3G modem will need to upgrade their modem/communication medium by 2024
• This may mean changes to backend systems, New Modems, Sims and Plans, Antennas, power supplies.
What are the main considerations?
Start planning now – it could take up to 4 years to complete a rollout (Budget,Design, Test, Rollout)
• Budget – Secure budget to fund the upgrade
• Testing – Test and validate solutions
• Development – Backend software may require development
• Tenders – Run and Award tender process for supply
• Physically the time taken to upgrade the units
What specific items should I be thinking about?
• Backend: Does your backend need development to work over 4G (egCircuit Switch Data calls not supported on 4G)
• Modems: What hardware/modems are you going to choose, ports, speed, functionality
• Antennas: Most Antennas purchased for 3G will not be compatible for 4G.
• Coverage: 3G and 4G coverage are different
• Power Supplies: The power and connector requirements may be different
• Data Plans: Its likely a new SIM plan will be required
Solution options
• Many solutions/applications built in the 3G era use Circuit Switch Data (CSD) to transfer Data
• 3G operates different to 4G eg CSD does not work on 4G or 5G
• If your solution uses CSD and you want to avoid costly and time to redevelop your backend, M2M has developed a CSD to IP solution
Where can I get more information?
• Get in touch – Start the conversation now with one of our #IoTexperts
Why M2M Connectivity?
Our Expertise
We specialise in IoT connectivity for Smart Cities, Smart Utilities, Asset Tracking, Agriculture, Security and emergency applications.. and more.
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From hardware to solutions – we help businesses to design, deploy and manage their connectivity requirements.
Our People
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