Cellular 3G shutdown and how it will affect farming
Published on October 4th, 2022
While most farmers are thinking it's a bad thing that they have to upgrade equipment to 4G because 3G will become unavailable, there's another way to look at it. At LinkWorx we are talking to producers about how the upgrade to 4G provides a new opportunity for growth and more efficient farming.
We've curated some articles about the 3G shutdown and its meaning for farmers and ranchers relying on connected tools to do the hard work of feeding the world.
Plan Ahead for Phase Out of 3G Cellular Networks and Service
https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/plan-ahead-phase-out-3g-cellular-networks-and-service
Let's start with how the FTC explains why 3G is shutting down and how it will affect older devices. What is old gets replaced, we all know this. It doesn't make it any easier to take, but it helps to know you're not alone.
John Deere thinks rural 5G could help feed the world
https://www.fiercewireless.com/5g/john-deere-thinks-rural-5g-could-help-feed-world
Sure it's a puff piece by one of the largest agriculture equipment companies in the world, but it does a good job of describing where were, and where we're going. This article skips right into the far far future with 5G. Good to keep in mind because we'll be talking about replacing 4G next!
PAWR tackles rural broadband with new wireless testbed
https://www.fiercewireless.com/tech/pawr-tackles-rural-broadband-newest-wireless-testbed
Sticking with the vendor pieces, the folks at FierceWireless talk to us about the PAWR program while explaining how 5G may help. Rural communities and farmers will be able to deploy new technology and the Internet of Things easier than ever. We like this because we get to hear a bit from wireless vendors like Ericsson.
The Complete Guide to Cellular Monitoring on your Farm After The 3G Shutdown
Once you have the background on what's happening with 3G, then skip out to 5G, it's helpful to pull it all together. We have the nice people at Smart Barn to thank for this guide to your farm monitors and alarms. (the Smart Barn ones) If only every switchover would be so easy!
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If you have questions about 3G sunsetting and why looking at a different type of data connectivity plan may be just what you need to get the most from your connected equipment, call LinkWorx.
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