• lemmyvore@feddit.nl
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          Depending on where they are in the world 2G networks might still be active. In Europe they’re still on for a few more years in most countries.

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      No. I don’t know of anywhere that a 2G network is still available to use. Some still operate it for emergency calls but that’s it.

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        You can deploy your own 2g base station with openbts and some cheap software-defined radio hardware. Don’t crank up the signal though so you won’t run afoul with the government agencies that regulate radio spectrum in your country.

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      It’s anybody’s guess but if the battery hasn’t crapped out it probably would.

      I have a bunch of old Nokia’s whose batteries puffed up and I can’t use them anymore but I also have some that are still ok.

      Oh and they’d have to also find the charger for it.