Stop the sale of dual-SIM phones that support 2G
The shutdown of Singapore’s 2G network means consumers with dual-SIM handsets now have only one SIM slot supporting 3G/4G because the other slot supports the 2G network.
The shutdown of Singapore’s 2G network means consumers with dual-SIM handsets now have only one SIM slot supporting 3G/4G because the other slot supports the 2G network.
This literally converts a dual-SIM handset into a single-SIM one, which defeats the purpose of having two card slots.
The sale of 2G-only handsets was stopped in January, and the telcos and the authority actively communicated to the public the need to convert to 3G (Most have switched to 3G as 2G shuts down tomorrow; April 17).
Dual-SIM phones with the aforementioned limitation, however, are still allowed for sale here. This can confuse technically unsophisticated consumers looking for dual-SIM active handsets with true 3G/4G capabilities.
Technically speaking, the sale of current dual-SIM phones should also be restricted, as part of their capabilities entail the now defunct 2G network.
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