The sale of 2G-only mobile devices which includes mobile phones, point-of-sales terminals, machine-to-machine equipment will be disallowed from Jan 1, 2017 in Singapore, according to telecom regulator in the country, Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). The agency also said dealers, who have valid licence, might continue selling such devices but only for export or overseas use.
This is inline with the ruling that will see 2G services being ceased from operation from 1st of April 2017. The retirement of the legacy 2G networks will allow IMDA to re-allocate scarce radio frequency spectrum to meet the increasing demand for higher-speed mobile data and more advanced mobile services with rich multi-media content for consumers.
IMDA said it will work with the three MNOs – M1, Singtel and StarHub – to continue to facilitate the migration of 2G users to 3G or 4G networks.
Customers with 2G mobile phones may upgrade their devices while still maintaining their current plans and prices with no additional subscription costs.
