2G Sunset Survival Plan with Symmetry Partners Telit and Aeris
About Symmetry Electronics Team
Established in 1998, Symmetry Electronics is a focused global distributor of wireless connectivity solutions, sensors, and audio-video technologies. Offering comprehensive design support and available-to-ship inventory, Symmetry is committed to helping engineers accelerate time to market, reduce costs, and offer modern solutions for their IoT designs. Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway company, TTI, Inc. in 2017, Symmetry Electronics is part of the Exponential Technology Group (XTG) – a supergroup of electronic component distributors and engineering services firms working together to advance the electronics industry. For more information, visit www.symmetryelectronics.com.
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon will sunset their 2G networks within the next couple of years - is your business ready?
AT&T 2G - Sunsetting Dec 31st, 2016
T-Mobile 2G - Sunsetting in 2020
Verizon 2G - Sunsetting Dec 31st, 2019
Take advantage of Telit IoT Know-How for a seamless transition from 2G. Telit experts can help you select the right modules and data plans based on your application needs, required data speeds, product sizes, power constraints, and more.Future-Proof your IoT Deployment.
Not Ready to Move Away from 2G? Aeris can Help.
Do you still have 2G IoT devices deployed? Not sure how you will bridge the gap until your next IoT solution is ready? The Aeris Neo service enables any company to easily develop, launch, and manage innovative M2M and IoT solutions that require cellular connectivity while dramatically reducing the time, cost, and hassle of obtaining and operating connectivity through traditional channels. With the Aeris GSM SIM and your 2G/3G IoT device, your transition is easy -- simply swap out the existing SIM card for a Neo SIM card. This will allow your device to run in 3G mode until you are ready to replace the hardware. Order your Neo SIMs here: http://www.semiconductorstore.com/cart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=61445
AT&T is turning off their 2G GSM network on January 1, 2017, and in fact, the shutdown has already begun. Companies using AT&T's 2G GSM services must act now by carefully balancing their product lifecycles, device costs, and market deployment requirements to select the correct technology for their M2M application. Aeris has produced a whitepaper for as your definitive guide to alternatives and costs.
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About Symmetry Electronics Team
Established in 1998, Symmetry Electronics is a focused global distributor of wireless connectivity solutions, sensors, and audio-video technologies. Offering comprehensive design support and available-to-ship inventory, Symmetry is committed to helping engineers accelerate time to market, reduce costs, and offer modern solutions for their IoT designs. Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway company, TTI, Inc. in 2017, Symmetry Electronics is part of the Exponential Technology Group (XTG) – a supergroup of electronic component distributors and engineering services firms working together to advance the electronics industry. For more information, visit www.symmetryelectronics.com.