( Quang Ngai Newspaper) - According to the roadmap, by September 16, 2024, 2G waves will stop operating nationwide. Agencies, units, and telecommunications enterprises are stepping up propaganda and supporting people to switch from using 2G waves to 4G.
Deputy Director of the Department of Information and Communications Nguyen Quoc Huy Hoang said that Quang Ngai currently has nearly 163.6 thousand 2G subscribers out of a total of nearly 1.2 million subscribers, accounting for 13.6%. Of which, Viettel network has 120 thousand 2G subscribers out of a total of more than 859.9 thousand subscribers, accounting for 14%; VinaPhone has more than 9,000 2G subscribers/142 thousand subscribers (6.4%); Mobifone has more than 34.5 thousand 2G subscribers/184.7 thousand subscribers (18.6%). In order for the conversion of 2G waves to 4G to be carried out according to the roadmap, it is recommended that media agencies and localities step up propaganda about turning off 2G waves and promotional programs so that people know and choose the appropriate conversion method.
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| VNPT Quang Ngai staff propagate and support people to convert their phones using 2G waves to 4G. Photo: AN NHIEN |
In Quang Ngai, Viettel is the mobile network operator with the largest market share. Viettel has implemented many policies to support 2G subscribers to switch to 4G network. Specifically, giving away 4G devices with a commitment to use the package for customers using 2G devices; giving away data, calling minutes, TV360 television to customers after upgrading from 2G to 4G devices. Supporting 4G device price reduction for poor and near-poor customers using 2G devices. Viettel Quang Ngai also focuses on developing infrastructure to ensure 4G coverage. Since the beginning of the year, Viettel Quang Ngai has deployed more than 70 4G station locations to ensure 4G coverage in rural, remote and isolated areas.
Deputy Director of Viettel Quang Ngai Nguyen Van Tin said that up to now, Viettel Quang Ngai has converted from 2G to 4G for more than 80 thousand customers. Currently, in the province, there are still nearly 50 thousand customers using Viettel's 2G devices that have not yet converted to 4G. Currently, Viettel Quang Ngai has sent SMS messages to 100% of phone numbers of customers using 2G devices, instructing customers to go to Viettel stores for support in converting...
For VNPT Quang Ngai, there are currently more than 12,000 subscribers using 2G phones. As of August 8, 2024, VNPT Quang Ngai has converted more than 5,000 2G subscribers to 4G. There are currently about 7,000 subscribers who have not been converted. Head of Business Operations Department (VNPT Quang Ngai) Ly Van Hoang said that to complete the goal of converting 100% of 2G subscribers by September 16, 2024, VNPT Quang Ngai has developed and implemented many preferential policies on products and packages for 2G subscribers to convert.
Mobifone network is also actively supporting more than 34.5 thousand 2G subscribers to switch to 4G. This network has implemented many support programs such as giving away a phone worth 335 thousand VND when buying a package of 840 thousand VND, receiving support for calling fees...
Converting from 2G to 4G is one of the important steps to promote people to use smartphones, which is the basis for promoting digital transformation. In order for people to actively respond, along with the State's support policies and technical solutions, network operators and mobile telecommunications enterprises need to communicate specifically to remote areas; specify communication work and appropriate support forms for subscribers from poor and near-poor households to switch to using 4G technology phones or higher.
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