The Ministry of Communications has issued a reminder with respect to the closure of the cellular networks operating on 2nd and 3rd generation technologies, or as they refer to them: “the old technologies”. The initial decision was published in June 2021.
1- This decision aims to promote the modernization of the telecom infrastructure in Israel.
2- They have established that 2G and 3G “will stop receiving service at the time of the closing of the networks with these technologies at the end of 2025”
3- They urge the manufacturers with devices that incorporate this technology to make adjustments in time, before the closing date.
4- Questions on this change can be sent to the Director of the Engineering Department: Ms. Eti Shmueli: (shmuelie@moc.gov.il)
Type Approval Impacted? Yes
Spectrum Impacted? Yes
Imports Impacted? No
Standards: No
Product Impacted? Defibrillators, home emergency buttons, electronic handcuffs, electric gates, fire extinguishing systems, alarm systems, relays that operate wirelessly, emergency buttons in cars, a cellular presence reporting system, electricity meters, water meters, charging stations for vehicles, a “Personal Message” system, home medical safety equipment, medical monitoring equipment, systems for smart agriculture, “Smart City” systems, etc.