So as an update to the digital IDs, there is some who have decided its still being introduced, But you've no need to worry if you dont have a smart phone mobile because they have you covered in the way of the id card but dont worry still they have decided that 3g is no longer required so phone companies are switching off the 3G network ( apparently its the government's decision ) so non smart mobiles will nolonger work after a certain point. I got a txt yesterday about this from giffgaff ( owned by 02 ) telling me that my Mobile number will need to be transferred to a 4G Mobile or it won't won't work when they shut the 3G network off. Happy days are coming to know where you are when they want 😎👍.

Edited December 11, 2025Dec 11 by doggsbody
Missed words.

3G has been off on some networks for over a year, Vodafone/3 included

My number hasn't changed

When they switch 3G off, if your mobile won't do 4G or 5G then it won't work for things that require data. It will continue to work for calls and texts as those still work on the 2G network which isn't being switched off any time soon.

1 hour ago, DaveT70 said:

3G has been off on some networks for over a year, Vodafone/3 included

My number hasn't changed

Didn't know they had done that already, I've had my number for longer than l remember with 02 when l got my first mobile an alcatel 1touch + non Internet mobile 😂

6 hours ago, pcaouolte said:

When they switch 3G off, if your mobile won't do 4G or 5G then it won't work for things that require data. It will continue to work for calls and texts as those still work on the 2G network which isn't being switched off any time soon.

That is brilliant to know as l bought this mobile specifically for non Internet use plus being sick of having to update the apps and calls and txt not to be coming through all the time. At £15 n looking like new in the box since 95 ish ( updated it was 05 ) l wasn't going to turn it down..

Edited December 11, 2025Dec 11 by doggsbody

Pfft, I've had my mobile number for 22 years now.  

15 minutes ago, TomsFocus said:

Pfft, I've had my mobile number for 22 years now.  

Me too, got mine in 2000 on keeping my old 'work' number, actually that's 25 tears, crikey, that's older than some of out members LOL

1 hour ago, doggsbody said:

 looking like new in the box since 95 ish

I'd say 2005 ish.

2 hours ago, Ponch said:

I'd say 2005 ish.

 

2 hours ago, Ponch said:

I'd say 2005 ish.

Yep 2005 don't know why l think 95 probably better days 😂

4 hours ago, StephenFord said:

Me too, got mine in 2000 on keeping my old 'work' number, actually that's 25 tears, crikey, that's older than some of out members LOL

Mine since 98 when they released this mobile 27 years ago didn't have the name easy along the bottom though. 

Just now, doggsbody said:

Mine since 98 when they released this mobile 27 years ago didn't have the name easy along the bottom though. 

 

My first phone was a Motorola 8800x in 1990. Couldn't transfer number, SIM cards hadn't been invented then LOL

8 minutes ago, StephenFord said:

My first phone was a Motorola 8800x in 1990. Couldn't transfer number, SIM cards hadn't been invented then LOL

I remember seeing them never held 1 though too expensive 😂 

9 minutes ago, StephenFord said:

My first phone was a Motorola 8800x in 1990. Couldn't transfer number, SIM cards hadn't been invented then LOL

I bet they cost more now than they was released 😂😂😂

5 minutes ago, doggsbody said:

I remember seeing them never held 1 though too expensive 😂 

Was supplied by company, with extra batteries etc it cost £2000+ LOL

17 minutes ago, StephenFord said:

Was supplied by company, with extra batteries etc it cost £2000+ LOL

God that is bad no wonder we was never allowed to touch them 😂😂

21 minutes ago, StephenFord said:

Was supplied by company, with extra batteries etc it cost £2000+ LOL

Well never used n still as was is yours for ( as shown ) or the cheapest used just the phone nothing else untested £35