# How can we mitigate the impact on and provide support to vulnerable individuals during the transition from 3G mobile networks? **URL:** \ **Category:** Impact\ **Created:** [March 26, 2024, 11:26am UTC](https://forum.businessfightspoverty.org/t/how-can-we-mitigate-the-impact-on-and-provide-support-to-vulnerable-individuals-during-the-transition-from-3g-mobile-networks/4649 "2024-03-26T11:26:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 1
**Author:** ![BFP\_Moderator](https://forum.businessfightspoverty.org/user_avatar/forum.businessfightspoverty.org/bfp_moderator/32/24851_2.png) [@BFP\_Moderator](https://forum.businessfightspoverty.org/u/BFP_Moderator)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2024, 11:26am UTC](https://forum.businessfightspoverty.org/t/how-can-we-mitigate-the-impact-on-and-provide-support-to-vulnerable-individuals-during-the-transition-from-3g-mobile-networks/4649/1 "2024-03-26T11:26:39Z")
![Editable_Web Content Image Template 720x413 (3)](https://forum.businessfightspoverty.org/uploads/default/original/3X/5/f/5fca83eb8ad066c3fe294b921f3072bacd112d9b.jpeg) _ **This online written discussion exchanged perspectives and experiences on the transition away from 3G mobile networks. It delved into the ramifications of this shift and discussed strategies to address any unintended effects.** _ **LIVE Panel** Thursday 9 May 2024, 2pm to 3pm BST / 9am - 10am EDT **Background** The gradual decommissioning of the 3G mobile network is currently in progress across the United Kingdom. While the 2G, 4G, and 5G networks will continue to operate, the phase-out of 3G will inevitably have adverse effects on certain segments of the population. For example, 3G SIM cards are integrated into various medical devices, highlighting a critical area of concern. This online discussion aims to delve into the unforeseen repercussions of the 3G network’s cessation, explore effective strategies for alleviating these impacts, and discuss ways to foster greater public engagement with these ongoing developments. Everyone is free to join the discussion. Simply [login](https://businessfightspoverty.org/login/) and get typing. And if you would like to be a named contributor to this written discussion please do drop us a line at: [Team@BusinessFightsPoverty.org](mailto:Team@BusinessFightsPoverty.org) **Panel** - Alex BarkerDisability Consultant, **AbilityNet** - Rhys Corley-Morgan, Group Impact Director, **Big Issue** - Lena Bheeroo, Engagement & Equity Manager, **Bond** - Hera Hussain, Founder, **Chayn** - Elizabeth Wells, Head of Entrepreneurship, **Cherie Blair Foundation** - Julie Dacosta, CEO, Crossroads Care, **Richmond and Kingston** - Antonis Kousoulis, Director of Partnerships, **GMHAN secretariat - Global Mental Health** - Hannah Whelan, Advocacy Manager, **Good Things Foundation** - Luiz Felippe Zoghbi, Spectrum Engagement Director, GSMA - Dr Mani Manimohan, Head of Digital Infrastructure Policy & Regulation, **GSMA** - Shona Munro, Director of Corporate Affairs Strategy, **Highland Digital Inclusion Network and Mhor Collective** - Irene MacKintosh, Chair, H **ighland Digital Inclusion Network and Mhor Collective** - Phoebe Crowder, Global Digital Programmes Director, **Hope After Harm** - Fiona Loud, Policy Director, **Kidney Care UK** - Steve Murigi, CEO, **Primary Care International** - Dan Worth, Research and Performance Analyst, **Rural Services Network** - Dennis Reed, Director, **Silver Voices** - Lizzy Dobres, Head of Partnerships and Development, **Women’s Aid** _Moderator: Katie Hyson, Director of Thought Leadership and COO, **Business Fights Poverty** _ **Questions** 1. In what ways will the 3G mobile network decommissioning affect vulnerable people? 2. In your experience how can we best engage vulnerable groups with these ongoing developments? 3. What kind of support would vulnerable customers need from their service provider as part of the 3G switch off? **How to add your comments** If you are already a member of the Business Fights Poverty online community, [login here](https://businessfightspoverty.org/login/) and then return to this page and click “Log In” at the top right of this page - if you are logged in correctly you will not need to enter your details again. If you have not logged into our new community platform, you will have to [reset your password here.](https://businessfightspoverty.org/login-password-reset/) If you are not already a member of the Business Fights Poverty online community, you will need to [sign up here](http://businessfightspoverty.org/community/sign-up). Once you have joined the community, you can return to this discussion page and click “Log In” at the top right of the page. --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.businessfightspoverty.org/t/how-can-we-mitigate-the-impact-on-and-provide-support-to-vulnerable-individuals-during-the-transition-from-3g-mobile-networks/4649)._