Australians warned to check technology devices after 3G shutdown extension granted

Australians are being urged to check their devices - including older phone handsets and medical equipment - to ensure they will still work after the 3G network is retired.

Obsolete mobile phones Source: Getty / Peter Dazeley/Getty Images

The wind down date was set for end of August, but has now been extended another two months after advocates warned many Australians remain unprepared for the transition.

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