The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is fully shutting down 3G networks in the Philippines by September 30, 2025. Globe and Smart are working with the DICT and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to shut their legacy networks down. 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 "DICT fully shutting down 3G networks in the Philippines by September 30" and "PH among slowest countries in shift away from 3G".
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May 26, 2026The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is fully shutting down 3G networks in the Philippines by September 30, 2025. Globe and Smart are working with the DICT and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to shut their legacy networks down.
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 DICT shutting down 3G networks includes: "DICT fully shutting down 3G networks in the Philippines by September 30"; "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.