The shutdown of 3G is considered to be an opportunity 'to optimize our network' according to PLDT chief finance officer Annabelle Chua, citing an information that there is now only less than 5% of devices are using 3G network. PLDT-Smart president and CEO Alfredo Panlilio also added an information that only 4% of their subscribers were on 3G network, and that the market is 'ready' for its shutdown. [caption id="attachment_170292" align="alignnone" width="720"] Samsung Galaxy S4 — the last Samsung flagship that had 3G access (released in 2013)[/caption] Devices that older than the iPhone 5 or Samsung Galaxy S5 for example would be less capable, once the 3G shutdown is implemented. Major telco players in the United States have already shutdown their 3G networks as early as January 1st this year, and it's expected for Philippine telco companies to follow suit. This means nearly seven in 10 mobile users are still dependent on legacy 3G services ahead of the government-mandated shutdown of 3G networks by the end of 2026. Read more in our articles including "PLDT plans to shutdown its 3G network by 2023" and "PH among slowest countries in shift away from 3G".
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May 26, 2026The shutdown of 3G is considered to be an opportunity 'to optimize our network' according to PLDT chief finance officer Annabelle Chua, citing an information that there is now only less than 5% of devices are using 3G network. PLDT-Smart president and CEO Alfredo Panlilio also added an information that only 4% of their subscribers were on 3G network, and that the market is 'ready' for its shutdown.
[caption id="attachment_170292" align="alignnone" width="720"] Samsung Galaxy S4 — the last Samsung flagship that had 3G access (released in 2013)[/caption] Devices that older than the iPhone 5 or Samsung Galaxy S5 for example would be less capable, once the 3G shutdown is implemented. Major telco players in the United States have already shutdown their 3G networks as early as January 1st this year, and it's expected for Philippine telco companies to follow suit. This means nearly seven in 10 mobile users are still dependent on legacy 3G services ahead of the government-mandated shutdown of 3G networks by the end of 2026.
Our coverage of 3G shutdown includes: "PLDT plans to shutdown its 3G network by 2023"; "PH among slowest countries in shift away from 3G"; "Which Fiber Prepaid Service Should You Get in 2026?". Each article provides unique insights and information.