On 19 August 2024, the Qatar Communications Authority (CRA) issued a decision to mobile service providers requiring operators to stop third-generation mobile services (IMT-2000) by 31 December 2025.

According to the decision of the Communications Authority, Ooredoo Qatar Q.P.S.C. and Vodafone Qatar P.Q.S.C. must discontinue the third-generation service by the specified date. The aim is to optimize the use of existing radio spectrum resources to support and enhance the performance of Generation 4 (4G/LTE4) and Generation 5 (5G) networks. Enables the two telecom service providers to direct their investments towards the development and expansion of 4G and 5G networks.

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