Shut down 3G network

Sunrise is due to stop operating its outdated 3G mobile technology by mid-2025. The 3rd generation of mobile communications (UMTS, Universal Mobile Telecommunication System) was introduced to the Sunrise network around 20 years ago and so it’s now inefficient compared to 4G and 5G in terms of both the radio spectrums it uses and it’s energy requirements.

Switching off 3G will free up more capacity for 4G and 5G. This means yallo customers will benefit from an even faster mobile network from mid-2025.

If you’re still using a device/phone that only supports 3G technology, you’ll need to replace it by mid-2025.

To make voice calls, your device/phone must support VoLTE (Voice over LTE), and the vast majority of newer devices do so. Otherwise, you’ll need to replace your device/phone by mid-2025. For more information about VoLTE, please refer to the questions and answers below.

If your device/phone supports at least 4G and VoLTE, the switch-off won’t affect you and you’ll automatically benefit from an even faster mobile network from mid-2025.

If you’re unsure whether your device/phone is affected, don’t hesitate to visit a yallo shop or Sunrise shop.

4G coverage is more extensive than 3G now – both outdoors and indoors. Sunrise already provides more than 1,200 towns and cities with high-speed 5G (up to 2 Gbit/s) and over 98.7% of the population with basic 5G (up to 1 Gbit/s).

Here you find a map showing the current coverage with a location- and address-search function as well as a list of the towns and cities.