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Mobile operators worldwide are exploring opportunities to deploy 4G and 5G technologies by re-using spectrum currently supporting 2G and 3G services. The payoff from network rationalisation includes improved capacity, data speeds and broadband coverage. Drawing on experiences from mobile operators across the Asia-Pacific region, a new report from the GSMA takes an in-depth look at this important topic.<\/p>\n

The pioneers are found in this region. The “Legacy mobile network rationalisation – Experiences of 2G and 3G migrations in Asia-Pacific” is based on projects conducted by mobile operators in six countries. It looks at the most suitable regulatory and market conditions for achieving a smooth and successful process.<\/p>\n

For mobile operators around the world, it is an opportunity to reduce the extra cost of running multiple networks. Savings can be realised by:<\/p>\n

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  1. Simplifying network management operations and RF planning;<\/li>\n
  2. Avoiding costly maintenance of ageing network equipment, including equipment spares;<\/li>\n
  3. Eliminating ongoing costs of software licences;<\/li>\n
  4. Reducing lease cost of tower space for multiple antennas; and<\/li>\n
  5. Lowering energy consumption of the network.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Network rationalisation benefits everyone<\/h3>\n

    However, thanks to the potential for improved capacity, data speeds and broadband coverage; consumers and businesses also stand to gain. As a result, mobile operators can develop more innovative services based on 4G and, when the time is right, 5G.<\/p>\n

    Importantly, based on the experience in the Asia-Pacific region, network rationalisation lessons learned include:<\/p>\n

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    1. Operators typically initiate legacy shutdown plans and usually switch off at different times depending on their user base;<\/li>\n
    2. Which technology to retire depends on specific market circumstances and potential obligations;<\/li>\n
    3. The full process generally carries a transitional period of around three years, with preparations commencing earlier than formal public announcements;<\/li>\n
    4. A reasonable formal notice period commonly comes along with a well-designed campaign targeting affected customers, possibly assisted by the regulator;<\/li>\n
    5. Switch-off process may include upgrade incentives for long tail customers, with comparably priced plans, and handset recycling initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Finally, download the and go here<\/a> to learn more about spectrum licensing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      With a potential for improved capacity and broadband coverage using 4G and 5G, consumers and businesses alike stand to gain from successful and 3G network rationalisation projects. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"image":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Legacy-mobile-network-rationalisation-front-page.png","json":{"gsma_resources_type":"Document","gsma_resources_thumb":"[7807]","gsma_resources_file":"[7905]","gsma_resources_multi":[{"version":"The Full Report","offsite":"No","file":"[7905]","url":"","video":"","desc":"","image":"[7807]"},{"version":"The Blog 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