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HarlawH_2344123
SMARTY Pioneer
24-08-2024

4G capable device in 3G signal area?

Our MikroTik router is operating in a marginal signal area on 2G/3G.

What will happen when 3G is dropped?

Andrew

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  • MSF's avatar
    MSF
    SMARTY Guru
    25-08-2024

    HarlawH_2344123  I understood that 3G was being turned off to allow masts to have a greater 4G capability.

    In theory, you should be able to get 4G signal when 3G is turned off if you have a compatible phone/device.

    • HarlawH_2344123's avatar
      HarlawH_2344123
      SMARTY Pioneer
      25-08-2024

      That's what I had hoped.  But not clear how that will work unless they boost the 4G signal at same time?

      • MSF's avatar
        MSF
        SMARTY Guru
        25-08-2024

        HarlawH_2344123 Yes - there is work on masts quite regularly and I imagine that a lot of that centres around boosting the 4G before the 3G disappears.