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Telenor Norway announces 3G switch-off this week

Tuesday 26 January 2021 | 13:27 CET | News
Telenor Norway said it is switching off its 3G network this week to free up capacity for 4G and 5G. Its 3G network has been in operation since 2004. It warned that some customers with older mobile phones will have to switch to a newer model.

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Companies: Telenor Norway
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