With the smartphone revolution and the rapid growth in wireless data services, operators worldwide are exploring opportunities to reduce costs or to re-use 2G/3G spectrum for the more cost-efficient 4G and 5G technologies, by shutting down networks using the older legacy technologies.

The commercial and regulatory push for enhanced 5G connectivity means operators worldwide are increasingly motivated to sunset legacy networks.

This #GSMAConnected event will gather key EU policy and industry decision-makers to discuss what are the most suitable market, regulatory and commercial conditions for switching off 2G and 3G networks. How is Europe doing compared to other world regions and what are the lessons to be learned? What opportunities lie ahead?

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