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SA 3G Sunset Within Two Years

South Africa's 3G Networks Could Go Dark Within Two Years as Operators Plan Sunset

Unverified — auto-generated summary, not yet reviewedMobile, Telecom & ConnectivitySouth AfricaOct 29, 2026

South Africa's 3G mobile networks could be switched off within two years, according to available reporting, a move that would reshape spectrum allocation, investment priorities and coverage for the country's more than 60 million users. The sunset timeline creates both infrastructure transition challenges and opportunities for operators moving subscribers to 4G and 5G.

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