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\"2g\"<\/a>If you\u2019ve been using the same mobile phone for as long as you can remember and only use it to make the odd call or text message…chances are you\u2019ve got a handset that\u2019s now living on borrowed time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Both Telstra and Optus recently announced that they will be shutting down the older 2G GSM networks that provide only basic voice and text messaging services in favour of 3G and 3G services that offer internet connectivity.<\/p>\n

So who long does your Nanna phone have? \u00a0Well Telstra\u2019s 2G Network will be shut down on December 1, 2016<\/a><\/strong> and the Optus 2G shutdown will take place in April 2017.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

For more info check with your mobile service provider.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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