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2G is 2nd-generation mobile telecommunications, and refers to digital cellular networks that were introduced in the early 1990s replacing the earlier analogue systems. 2G enabled features like SMS, multimedia messaging, and digitally encrypted voice calls. Read the articles below to learn more.

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Virgin Media O2 Sets 2029 Timeline for 2G Switch-Off By CoverageChecker.com

Virgin Media O2 Sets 2029 Timeline for 2G Switch-Off

Milan • 29 Jun 2026

Virgin Media O2 has finally set a 2029 shutdown date for its 2G network. This will bring to an end an era of telecoms from the 90s , making way for 4G & 5G technologies to take the telecoms users and industry into the future.
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