Mobile operators around the world are ending coverage for 2G and 3G cellular networks to free up the bandwidth for 4G and other newer technologies. Some payment terminal models only support up to 3G. On those terminals, you will not be able to accept payments when relying on 2G or 3G cellular connectivity at the time of transaction.<\/p>\n
Here we describe:<\/p>\n
The following terminal models only support cellular connections up to 3G:<\/p>\n
The V240m Plus is used only in Brazil. Because mobile operators in Brazil do not intend to end 3G coverage in the near future, currently there is no negative impact of continuing to use this model.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The following list includes countries\/regions that have already ended 2G and 3G network coverage, or that are planning to do so in the near future.<\/p>\n
This list is not definitive. We will add more countries\/regions when they announce the end of 2G and 3G coverage.
\nDo not rely on this list for the latest information, but check the status of the network coverage with your local mobile network operator.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
| Country\/region<\/th>\n | 2G coverage<\/th>\n | 3G coverage<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n |
|---|---|---|
| Australia<\/td>\n | Ended<\/td>\n | Ended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Austria<\/td>\n | TBD<\/td>\n | Ended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Belgium<\/td>\n | Will end in 2029<\/td>\n | Will end in 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Brazil<\/td>\n | Will end in 2025<\/td>\n | TBD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Canada<\/td>\n | Ended<\/td>\n | TBD (Will end in 2025 only for Manitoba)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Croatia<\/td>\n | TBD<\/td>\n | TBD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Czech Republic<\/td>\n | Will end in 2025<\/td>\n | Ended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Denmark<\/td>\n | TBD<\/td>\n | Ended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Estonia<\/td>\n | TBD<\/td>\n | Will end in 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Finland<\/td>\n | TBD<\/td>\n | TBD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| France<\/td>\n | Will end in 2026<\/td>\n | Will end in 2028<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Germany<\/td>\n | TBD<\/td>\n | Ended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Greece<\/td>\n | Will end in 2025<\/td>\n | Ended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Hong Kong<\/td>\n | Ended<\/td>\n | TBD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Hungary<\/td>\n | Will end in 2025<\/td>\n | Ended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Iceland<\/td>\n | Will end in 2025<\/td>\n | Will end in 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Ireland<\/td>\n | TBD<\/td>\n | TBD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Italy<\/td>\n | TBD<\/td>\n | Will end in 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Japan<\/td>\n | Ended<\/td>\n | Will end in March 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Luxembourg<\/td>\n | Will end in 2030<\/td>\n | Will end in 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Mexico<\/td>\n | Will end in 2025<\/td>\n | TBD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Netherlands<\/td>\n | Will end in 2027<\/td>\n | Ended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| New Zealand<\/td>\n | Will end in 2025<\/td>\n | Will end in 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Norway<\/td>\n | Will end in 2027<\/td>\n | Ended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Poland<\/td>\n | TBD<\/td>\n | TBD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Portugal<\/td>\n | TBD<\/td>\n | Ended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Singapore<\/td>\n | Ended<\/td>\n | Ended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Slovakia<\/td>\n | TBD<\/td>\n | Will end in 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Spain<\/td>\n | TBD<\/td>\n | TBD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Sweden<\/td>\n | Will end in 2025<\/td>\n | Will end in 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Switzerland<\/td>\n | Ended<\/td>\n | TBD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| UAE<\/td>\n | Ended<\/td>\n | TBD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| UK<\/td>\n | TBD<\/td>\n | Will end in 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| USA<\/td>\n | Ended<\/td>\n | Ended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nPossible solutions<\/h2>\nIf you use VX690, e285, e285p, or V240m Plus terminal models with 2G\/3G, there are several solutions:<\/p>\n
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