Eir to begin 3G switch-off on 1 October, with Donegal first to lose network

Telecommunications provider Eir has announced plans to begin the decommissioning of its 3G network starting 1 October. The transition will occur on a phased basis, with Donegal serving as the first county to lose 3G connectivity before the rollout extends to the rest of the country.

The retirement of the 3G infrastructure marks a shift in the company's network strategy as it moves away from older technology. The phased approach is intended to manage the transition across all Irish counties following the initial implementation in Donegal.