Switching off the UK’s 2G and 3G mobile networks: what you need to know
Published: 6 March 2024
Last updated: 24 May 2024
The 2G and 3G mobile networks are gradually being switched off over the next few years. Here’s what this means for you as a customer.
3G and 2G switch-off
Published: 27 February 2024
Last updated: 24 May 2024
Ofcom has set out what it expects from mobile providers when they switch off their 2G and 3G networks. The switch-off will happen over the next ten years and support the roll-out of 4G and 5G networks, which offer faster and more reliable services for customers.
3G 'not-spot' data: network switch-off update
Published: 19 October 2023
Last updated: 24 May 2024
A list of postcodes where we estimate a few properties might lose access to a reliable, indoor, 3G-only mobile service when Vodafone switches off its 3G network.
Switching off 2G and 3G and 2G networks: advice for IoT and third-party device suppliers
Published: 22 January 2024
Last updated: 24 May 2024
The UK’s mobile network providers will switch off their 3G and then 2G networks over the next few years. This page explains how suppliers of Internet of Things (IoT) and third-party devices can help their customers during this period of change.
Connected Nations Spring 2024: Interactive report
Published: 19 April 2024
Last updated: 14 May 2024
Our annual report on progress in the availability of broadband and mobile services in the UK.
Connected Nations and infrastructure reports
Published: 28 September 2016
Last updated: 24 April 2024
Reports on the UK’s communications infrastructure, focusing on coverage and performance of fixed broadband and mobile networks.
Connected Nations update: Spring 2024
Published: 24 April 2024
Last updated: 24 April 2024
The first interim update to Connected Nations 2022, based on mobile coverage and fixed broadband availability across the UK as of January 2023.
24 million UK homes can get gigabit broadband
Published: 24 April 2024
Ofcom's interim update to the last annual Connected Nations report. This report is based on fixed broadband availability and mobile coverage in the UK as of January 2024.
Mobile coverage, technical and planning advice
Published: 20 March 2024
Mobile signal strength measurement data from our spectrum assurance vehicles
Published: 7 March 2024
Last updated: 7 March 2024
We have been compiling the 4G- and 5G-specific signal strength measurement data that our spectrum assurance vehicles capture along roads in England, Scotland and Wales.