{"id":10816,"date":"2025-12-01T15:20:33","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T14:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avire-global.com\/en-uk\/?post_type=landing&p=10816"},"modified":"2025-12-01T15:20:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T14:20:34","slug":"2g-shutdown-4g-volte-lift-alarm-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"landing","link":"https:\/\/www.avire-global.com\/en-uk\/2g-shutdown-4g-volte-lift-alarm-upgrade\/","title":{"rendered":"The PSTN Switch-Off Has Already Started. Is Your Customers\u2019 Region Affected?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As UK mobile networks continue to phase out legacy 2G and 3G services, many lift emergency communication systems are now at risk of reduced connectivity or total loss of service.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With key changes already in place, including O2\u2019s withdrawal of 2G roaming, upgrading lift alarms to 4G VoLTE-capable hardware and SIMs<\/strong> is essential to maintain reliable, compliant operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This page explains what has changed, why lifts are affected, and how AVIRE can help you transition smoothly to modern, future-ready solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Lift Alarms Are Affected<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lift emergency telephones have traditionally relied on 2G or 3G networks for voice communication. However, UK mobile operators are retiring these older technologies to focus on 4G and 5G.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recent network changes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virgin Media O2 (VMO2)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Withdrawal of inbound 2G roaming for non-O2 SIMs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Reallocation of 2G spectrum<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Complete retirement of 3G<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    This impacts lifts using roaming SIMs that previously relied on O2 as a fallback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Vodafone<\/strong> retaining 2G until at least 2030<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • EE<\/strong> maintaining 2G into the late 2020s<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Three<\/strong> has no 2G network and retired 3G<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      As a result, lifts that relied on roaming between networks may now struggle to connect\u2014especially in areas of weak signal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Speak to the UK AVIRE Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      We can help you review your lift portfolio and plan a smooth transition to fully compliant, VoLTE-ready communication.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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