What's the impact to DEBUT devices if my operator shuts down its 2G or 3G network?

If the relevant communication standard is completely closed in your country, the device can still collect data and store data in its memory. But it will not be able to transmit the data. Due to the different conditions in various countries, it is difficult for us to have accurate information. You must pay attention to the local policies to take proper actions.

According to our experience, operators usually spend several years to shut down a certain standard of network services, rather than shutting down immediately.

Please be noted that our devices have network roaming agreements in hundreds of countries and regions, and many birds make long-distance migrations across multiple countries or regions every year. The device may not be able to transmit data in one country, but it will transmit the stored data after flying to other countries. Even if the animal keeps staying in areas without 2G/3G network, you can choose to synchronize data via INTELINK from a distance or retrieving the device.

In addition, we are also developing and testing devices that use 4G or 5G (NB-IoT and eMTC) network. When 2G/3G network becomes unavailable for your device, you can use the Renewal Plan to upgrade your device to a new model.