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After more than twenty years of use, 3G mobile technology is coming to an end in Switzerland. The 3G network will remain available until the end of 2025, before being switched off at the beginning of 2026, over the course of a few weeks, in order to free up resources for more modern technologies such as 4G and 5G.<\/p>\n
Below is a clear overview to help you understand this change and determine whether you may be affected.<\/p>\n
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3G played a key role in the development of mobile internet in the 2000s. Today, most communications rely on 4G and 5G networks, which are faster, more stable and more efficient.<\/p>\n
Ending 3G makes it possible to:<\/p>\n
From 1 January 2026<\/strong>, 3G will be switched off in Switzerland. After a few weeks, the network will no longer be accessible.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.8″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.8″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n When 3G is switched off:<\/p>\n The services affected will include:<\/p>\n Mobile data via 4G\/5G will remain available, but without VoLTE, voice calls will no longer be possible.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.8″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.8″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n With the end of 3G, voice calls will be carried exclusively over 4G using VoLTE (Voice over LTE).<\/p>\n VoLTE provides:<\/p>\nWhat will be the impact for users?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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VoLTE: the technology replacing 3G for calls<\/strong><\/h2>\n