Jordan bids farewell to 2G

AMMAN — The three main telecommunications companies in Jordan suspended 2G services for mobile devices. Users were notified by text message, informing them that all 2G services will be discontinued.اضافة اعلان

2G was first introduced in the Kingdom in 1995. The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) told media that this suspension will stop support to feature mobile phones in the near future, in addition to devices that do not support 3G and 4G services, to keep up with the technological advances and 5G services.

TRC also stated that service providers will support users affected by this suspension which could include replacing old phones with new ones.

One service provider said it would suspend 2G services by 2024, but the three telecommunications companies have already taken steps in this direction, following a global practice and in light of technological advances.

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