Why most countries are struggling to shut down 2G
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Global leap to 4G and 5G would cut off phone access for millions of vulnerable people.

Global leap to 4G and 5G would cut off phone access for millions of vulnerable people.

  • Telecom companies aim to profit from the 2G-to-5G transition as governments worldwide face pressure to free up mobile spectrum.
  • Vietnam is the latest country to shut down 2G by offering free 4G phones to the poor.
  • India and South Africa have expressed concern that the strategy would cut off phone access for millions of vulnerable people.
  • SplashJackson@lemmy.caEnglish
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    23 hours ago

    Thanks for the real answer! If it can be directional, presumably this would be good for positioning as well?

    • cynar@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 day ago

      To an extent. You are still talking 20-40 degree windows, but triangulation is definitely possible. I’m not sure if it’s used like that however.