O2 to begin UK 2G switchoff in 2029, and that means you might need a new smart meter

TechRadar
Jun 24, 2026, 4:50 am117 pts
O2's 2G networks set to be pulled from 2029 in line with industry 4G and 5G networks are more secure and more efficient Some IoT and connected systems still use 2G Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has become the latest UK mobile operator to announce plans to shut down its legacy 2G networks, beginning in 2029. At the…

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