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Telstra and Optus have decided not to delay the shutdown of their 3G services, despite warnings of potential risks to critical infrastructure, medical equipment, and individual customers.
A Telstra spokesperson noted that people had been given five years’ warning of the change.
Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.