Major cellular providers are phasing out their 3G networks, with the last remnants of the infrastructure expected to be shut down by the end of 2022. For the trucking industry, the imminent 3G sunset means the visibility over their assets such as trucks and trailers is at risk.
As telecom providers are contending with the need to add infrastructure to their network and repurposing existing spectrum, trucking companies need to start planning for the transition now. Soon, 3G-enabled devices will start having functional issues long before the 3G network is shut off entirely. To begin the transition from 3G-enabled solutions to 4G/ LTE devices, trucking companies need to understand how to make a seamless shift to and the operational benefits this technology can enable for their entire fleet.