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Vivo Accelerates Legacy Network Shutdown to Boost 5G Efficiency and Operational Savings

Telefônica Brasil (VIVT3) is prioritizing the decommissioning of its 2G network to refarm valuable spectrum for 5G and cut costs, a strategy complicated by millions of legacy IoT devices.

By Raj Patel

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Vivo Accelerates Legacy Network Shutdown to Boost 5G Efficiency and Operational Savings
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Telefônica Brasil (VIVT3) is prioritizing the decommissioning of its 2G network to refarm valuable spectrum for 5G and cut costs, a strategy complicated by millions of legacy IoT devices.

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