This is the reminder and action item on the news for SINGAPORE IMDA : CESSATION OF EQUIPMENT REGISTRATION AND SALES OF 3G-ONLY MOBILE TERMINALS AND NON-VoLTE CAPABLE MOBILE/SMARTPHONES
On 27 July 2023 IMDA announced that 3G services would cease on 31 July 2024. We would like to remind all equipment dealers of the upcoming changes to 3G networks and services in Singapore. Please take note of the following timelines:
From 1 November 2023: The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) will stop accepting new registrations and renewals of 3G-only mobile phones and non-VoLTE capable smartphones.
From 1 February 2024: The sale of 3G-only mobile phones and non-VoLTE capable smartphones for local use will no longer be allowed.
From 31 July 2024 onwards: 3G networks and services will cease in Singapore.
For Brand Owners /Manufacturer please take notes of below action :
Inform customers that 3G services will cease with effect from 31 July 2024, when selling 3G-only mobile terminals and non-VoLTE capable smartphones;
For customers purchasing 4G or 5G mobile phones / smartphones, please ensure that Voice over LTE (VoLTE) is enabled, or assist the customer to enable VoLTE on the new devices and encourage them to make a test call to ensure that voice calls can be made through VoLTE; and
With the cessation of 3G networks, voice call services such as those to emergency numbers can only be made via VoLTE. Hence, please also ensure mobile phones sold can make emergency calls while on local operators' networks.
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