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2G/3G Shutdown: We are so lagging behind but for good reasons

2G/3G Shutdown: We are so lagging behind but for good reasons

Azis Agantal

5 months ago

The world’s quietly pulling the plug on 2G. For a lot of industrial machines, that’s a big deal (in my opinion). Across America, Europe, and some parts of APAC, telecom operators are already shutting down 2G (and 3G) networks to free up spectrum for the big guys like 4G, LTE-M, and 5G. In the US, companies like AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have already terminated their legacy networks, and many European countries are following suit. In Ph, according to DICT, 3G is on track to be phased out by the end of September, while 2G shutdown is already underway. Ofc this makes sense and a good cause for security reasons as well. But for IoT reasons? it's a shock. Just to remind you that we are so lagging behind. Meaning, our tech infra is still catching up. Most people probably won’t even notice. I get it. But for industries running thousands of connected devices? just think of smart meters, vending machines, and remote systems. This is a big shift. I wouldn’t be surprised if this breaks a lot of legacy systems. Plus, just imagine the cost of migration, it's crazy. Perhaps, another budget insertions ? Here comes the crocs (iykyk) I’ve seen it firsthand how many government projects here that rely on remote sensing still uses GSM based communication protocols. And honestly, I think it’s understandable. GSM has been the go-to because it's the best in terms of cost, reliability, and use, even if it’s outdated. We should know that 2G/3G still matters even if it sounds ancient. It’s been the backbone of M2M communication for decades. Which is why folks, oneM2M is the way forward. We should embrace the open standard, and start building future-proof tech.

My current Top 10 songs

I'm not a moody person, I swear. I just really like calm songs with good melodies. These are the 10 tracks I’ve been looping lately. I know this is super random, but I felt like I had to drop it here. **10**. In The Event Of Her Departure – Matthew Ifield **9.** When I Loved You - Matthew Ifield **8.** Maybe If - BIBI **7**. Ikaw Lang Patutunguhan - Amiel Sol **6.** Needy - Delorians **5.** Oh It's You - Babychair **4.** Would You Mind - HYBS **3.** Love is Ever - 12BH **2.** Stars Burn Out - Cykim **1.** Green - 12BH **1.** Lily of the Valley - Daniel (Sorry, got two #1s — deal with it) This is my current **top 10 songs**. I'm sure this list will change by the end of the month.

Azis Agantal

5 months ago

My current Top 10 songs

Not like this d4vd

Anyone close to me knows I'm a die hard d4vd fan. For the longest time, he was the *artist* for me. Right up there with Wave to Earth, 12BH, and Daniel Caesar. I remember one of my close friends sharing a TikTok reel about a body found linked to d4vd’s car. At first, I thought he was the one who died lol. Ever since the controversies sorrounding him, I’ve been feeling all kinds of mixed emotions. I know there’s no official link between him and her. At least not yet. For some, resonating with his music now feels unsettling, especially when the lyrics seem tied to something so dark. "Romantic Homicide", what do you mean bro? > In the back of my mind, I killed you, and I didn't even regret it Okay, please tell me this shit is metaphorical… and not literal. Then there’s his newest album, especially one of my fav song “Afterlife.” Please tell me those lyrics aren’t filled with confessions. And it's funny, he just dropped a collab with Hyunjin. I wonder how he feels rn. It's crazy. I once stumbled upon a comment saying we should just interpret the lyrics based on how they resonate with us. And honestly? I kinda agree. Not gonna lie, his songs have always been my go-to whenever I’m overstimulated. To wrap it up… my take is I don’t have a take. I don’t know where I stand right now. Maybe the truth will come out. Maybe there’s more to the story. But for now, I’m stepping back.

Azis Agantal

5 months ago

Not like this d4vd

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@app.get("/health") def healthcheck(): return {"status": "ok"} Welp, I've been away for a few months and literally forgot about this blog xd. Just a heads up, I might consider automating my cms with an ai agent that posts every once in a while to make this blog a bit lively. I can use openclaw, but I feel like I need to brushen my python skills, so I'll use langgraph instead. And ofc, I'm also avoiding purchasing a vps server just for this task. It was nice posting again. Goodbye.

2G/3G Shutdown: We are so lagging behind but for good reasons

2G/3G Shutdown: We are so lagging behind but for good reasons

Azis Agantal

5 months ago

The world’s quietly pulling the plug on 2G. For a lot of industrial machines, that’s a big deal (in my opinion). Across America, Europe, and some parts of APAC, telecom operators are already shutting down 2G (and 3G) networks to free up spectrum for the big guys like 4G, LTE-M, and 5G. In the US, companies like AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have already terminated their legacy networks, and many European countries are following suit. In Ph, according to DICT, 3G is on track to be phased out by the end of September, while 2G shutdown is already underway. Ofc this makes sense and a good cause for security reasons as well. But for IoT reasons? it's a shock. Just to remind you that we are so lagging behind. Meaning, our tech infra is still catching up. Most people probably won’t even notice. I get it. But for industries running thousands of connected devices? just think of smart meters, vending machines, and remote systems. This is a big shift. I wouldn’t be surprised if this breaks a lot of legacy systems. Plus, just imagine the cost of migration, it's crazy. Perhaps, another budget insertions ? Here comes the crocs (iykyk) I’ve seen it firsthand how many government projects here that rely on remote sensing still uses GSM based communication protocols. And honestly, I think it’s understandable. GSM has been the go-to because it's the best in terms of cost, reliability, and use, even if it’s outdated. We should know that 2G/3G still matters even if it sounds ancient. It’s been the backbone of M2M communication for decades. Which is why folks, oneM2M is the way forward. We should embrace the open standard, and start building future-proof tech.

My current Top 10 songs

My current Top 10 songs

Azis Agantal

5 months ago

I'm not a moody person, I swear. I just really like calm songs with good melodies. These are the 10 tracks I’ve been looping lately. I know this is super random, but I felt like I had to drop it here. 10. In The Event Of Her Departure – Matthew Ifield 9. When I Loved You - Matthew Ifield 8. Maybe If - BIBI 7. Ikaw Lang Patutunguhan - Amiel Sol 6. Needy - Delorians 5. Oh It's You - Babychair 4. Would You Mind - HYBS 3. Love is Ever - 12BH 2. Stars Burn Out - Cykim 1. Green - 12BH 1. Lily of the Valley - Daniel (Sorry, got two #1s — deal with it) This is my current top 10 songs. I'm sure this list will change by the end of the month.

Not like this d4vd

Not like this d4vd

Azis Agantal

5 months ago

Anyone close to me knows I'm a die hard d4vd fan. For the longest time, he was the artist for me. Right up there with Wave to Earth, 12BH, and Daniel Caesar. I remember one of my close friends sharing a TikTok reel about a body found linked to d4vd’s car. At first, I thought he was the one who died lol. Ever since the controversies sorrounding him, I’ve been feeling all kinds of mixed emotions. I know there’s no official link between him and her. At least not yet. For some, resonating with his music now feels unsettling, especially when the lyrics seem tied to something so dark. "Romantic Homicide", what do you mean bro? In the back of my mind, I killed you, and I didn't even regret it Okay, please tell me this shit is metaphorical… and not literal. Then there’s his newest album, especially one of my fav song “Afterlife.” Please tell me those lyrics aren’t filled with confessions. And it's funny, he just dropped a collab with Hyunjin. I wonder how he feels rn. It's crazy. I once stumbled upon a comment saying we should just interpret the lyrics based on how they resonate with us. And honestly? I kinda agree. Not gonna lie, his songs have always been my go-to whenever I’m overstimulated. To wrap it up… my take is I don’t have a take. I don’t know where I stand right now. Maybe the truth will come out. Maybe there’s more to the story. But for now, I’m stepping back.