On 13 November 2024, the Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) issued Circular No. 12/2024 proposing to commence the retirement of 2G and 3G mobile communications networks in Eswatini. The notice proposes to retire 2G technology on or before December 31, 2026, and 3G technology by December 31, 2028, as well as to prohibit the import into Eswatini of devices that only support 2G and 3G and type approval of such equipment from December 31, 2024.

Click on this link to view the original public consultation. The deadline for comments is 9 December 2024.