2G Wave

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung answered a delegate's question about the impact of shutting down 2G waves. Photo: National Assembly

Turn off 2G signal, network operator compensates people with 200,000 4G devices

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Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung said that when 2G waves are turned off, network operators will "compensate" with over 200,000 4G devices for people "very gently".

Stop providing service for 2G Only subscribers from 0:00 on October 16. Photo: Khanh An

Officially ending 2G brick phones in Vietnam

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After October 15, brick phones that only support 2G technology will not be able to make calls.

After October 15, the network will stop providing 2G services. Photo: Khanh An

Telecommunications market before 2G shutdown

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In just one day, 2G services will be discontinued in Vietnam. Network operators said they will block devices after October 15 but reserve accounts to give customers time to switch.

The Vertu Signature phones for sale are the upgraded versions from 2G to 4G that have appeared in the Vietnamese market. Photo: Loan Tran

Warning about fake Vertu Signature S 4G in Vietnam

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Vertu Signature phones assembled from components of unknown origin have begun to appear as the date of 2G shutdown in Vietnam is approaching.