SA to endure bumpy road to turn off legacy 2G, 3G networks By Simnikiwe Mzekandaba, IT in government editorJohannesburg, 09 Jul 2025Legacy network usage remains high in SA, and the path to shut down ...

A recent social media poll revealed widespread confusion about the meaning of 'G' in 4G and 5G, with many incorrectly assuming it stands for Gigabyte. The 'G' actually signifies 'Generation,' marking ...

The number of South Africans using 4G mobile technology overtook those using 3G in 2024, while local 5G subscribers are expected to exceed 4G users by 2028. This is according to PwC’s Media and ...

Simply moving to an area with better 3G, 4G, or 5G reception will help get rid of the E symbol on the phone. For reference, EDGE indicates that you are connected to a legacy 2G network.

If the VPN on your computer does not work over 3G or 4G then here are some fixes that are sure to help you resolve the problem in Windows 11/10.

As Australia's 3G networks are retired, 4G phones without VoLTE and some regional customers are likely to be impacted.

If your phone can't connect to 4G or 5G with legacy networks turned off, you won't have any service. Slow service is better than none at all.

If the network status bar - typically found on the upper right corner on most phones - has a 3G or H+ symbol all the time, chances are that you'll have to make the switch to 4G or 5G.

We break down the differences between 4G and LTE, discuss what 4G connectivity means, and how LTE and LTE-A fit into the scenario with the arrival of 5G.

This was due to the spectrum band being “re-farmed” to provide 4G after completely shutting down 3G, and more new 4G sites being completed and upgraded, especially in urban and suburban areas.

With Verizon's official 3G shutdown looming for New Year's Eve, the carrier is finding an answer for people with older phones.