Remember the iPhone 3G? When it came out in July 2008, it was a big deal. Now, it’s nothing more than a memory for those who lived through that golden era of technology. The same goes for the network it operated on, now is the time to think about future-proofing your business’ technology.
3G has become superseded by 4G and 5G. As a result, Telstra has decided its 3G network is ready for closure and will shut it down in June 2024. That’s not long to go.
3G brought the Internet to our hands, with a ‘whomping’ 3.1 megabits per second (Mbps) of transmission and bandwidth speed. With this, you instantly got a bird’s eye view of what was happening on the road with your fleet. This was real-time information previously unheard of.
During the past decade, two telecommunication trends overlapped: 3G mobile phone handsets were superseded by faster 4G standards, and the Internet of Things (IoT) began to take off. The Internet of Things, or IoT, are devices that are not traditional computers or mobile handsets that communicate through the cellular network, including telematics systems in fleets, factory equipment, or even remote sensors.
What do 4G and future-proofed devices offer? One of the key advantages is the bandwidth upgrade it provides – this speed opens the door to advanced telematics solutions. Vast amounts of real-time insights into your fleet’s performance, driver behaviour, and advanced vehicle diagnostics.
All this data from the vehicle, video footage, and information entered by your drivers is streamlined and communicated instantly to the cloud, meaning you get a real-time view of multiple information flows, even allowing for AI capabilities.
This opens the door to increased efficiency, safety improvements, and a boost in productivity because the technology can do A LOT more.
Do your future self a favour by migrating to 4G.
As the shutdown quickly approaches, demand increases. If you’re not thinking about it now, there’s a real danger you and your operation could be left without functioning telematics systems come June 30.
You risk your business being left without functioning telematics. This means that after the date, there is no guarantee of real-time tracking, alerts, insights, reporting, and more.
Transitioning to a new solution for your fleet doesn’t need to be a hassle. Our professional teams will work with you to smooth the shift to our secure and future-proof platform, ensuring you and your fleet stay connected, no matter what. As the deadline approaches, demand for the technology and its installation will go through the roof. The earlier you start your migration journey, the easier it will be.
Our dedicated customer support, provisioning, after-sales, and customer success teams are always ready to assist you, helping to ensure a seamless experience from implementation to ongoing support. We’ve got your back every step of the way.
Moving to future-proofed technology by choosing Teletrac Navman as your fleet management partner. These technologies mean your drivers are empowered to make better decisions on the road, contributing to improved safety for themselves and other road users.
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