Why are 3G networks being shut down?

Learn about the 3G HSPA network decommission.

Canada’s mobile wireless carriers continually invest in enhancing their networks and deploying the latest technologies. In some cases, this requires the shutdown of older services, like 3G, so that spectrum and infrastructure used to provide the older services can be re-purposed for the implementation and enhancement of more advanced technologies, like 4G LTE and 5G.

Upgrading to the latest 4G LTE or 5G devices offers numerous advantages, including significantly faster data speeds for seamless browsing, video/live streaming, and enabling high bandwidth demanding applications, as well as access to a wider range of advanced mobile applications and services. Newer technologies are also designed to consume less energy.

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Updated on Thu, 01 May 2025 by Sean Otway

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