Posted on 18 December, 2024
Mid December 2024, Vodafone and KPN indicated that they would keep their 2G network online for two years longer than planned. The providers initially planned to take their networks offline on December 1, 2025, but have pushed the date back to December 1, 2027.
We already took action at the beginning of 2023 because these types of processes are inherently problematic. And because no policy can be made based on suspicions, as soon as the date of December 1, 2025 was set, we warned our customers and offered a future-proof alternative.
Although even the date of December 1, 2027 can still be pushed back, this is becoming less and less likely. After all, the spectrum that becomes available is worth much more for LTE-M than for GPRS. The switch-off date in other countries is even further in the future (2030).
Of course we now have an excellent successor: the LV8.
This works with LTE-M and roaming SIMs from Deutsche Telekom. The LV8 can last up to 25 years.
What now with LV4 and LV5?
No worries! Because our
digital service will continue to exist for all working LV4 or LV5 water
meters, as long as they will have sufficient 2G coverage.
However, the LV4s are no longer repaired but recycled.
Until the end of 2027 we will continue to repair your LV5s.
Furthermore, the batteries for both LV4 and LV5 water meters will remain available until the end of 2027.
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding this.
Switch to LTE-M
To ensure a smooth transition to the LV8 (with 4G/5G LTE-M), a discount will be applicable during 2025 and 2026 on the purchase of the future-proof LV8 when replacing LV5 water meters.
Contact us at sales@munisense.com. We are happy to advise you on the smartest (and cheapest) way to switch.