Philippines to Phase Out 2G and 3G Networks by End of 2026
The Philippine National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has issued Memorandum Circular No. 003-09-2025, signed on August 28, 2025, which will take effect 15 days after publication. Under the circular, all public telecommunications entities, including Globe and Smart, are required to implement an area-specific phased shutdown of 2G and 3G services, with a complete nationwide switch-off by…