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As Australia prepares to shut down its 3G network, a discussion is unfolding about whether the concerns surrounding the transition stem from real consequences or are being overblown.

As Australia prepares to shut down its 3G network, a discussion is unfolding about whether the concerns surrounding the transition stem from real consequences or are being overblown.

The number of 4G handsets still in circulation that could lose access to Triple Zero when 3G networks have shut down has dwindled to 102,000, the government estimates.

Australian telco Optus announced it is offering mobile handsets to eligible customers at no cost and other special deals to customers impacted by the 3G shutdown.

Telecommunications company Telstra announced it will provide 12,000 free mobile phones to its most disadvantaged, elderly or remote customers across Australia to help them transition to the 4G network.

Homegrown smartphone brand Aspera Mobile has launched two new phones, the F50 flip phone ($99) and F48 candy bar phone ($69) as a response to the 3G network shutdown.

Telecommunications company Telstra developed an SMS tool to let users check if their phone needs an upgrade as the telco's 3G network is scheduled to close on 30 June 2024.