How often do you face an emergency situation in one of your homes?

Once a day? Perhaps, more?

Did you know that 3G networks will begin shutting down in December this year? This will leave aged care operators who don’t upgrade or replace their technology potentially without emergency call systems.

Watch this video below.

Vodafone pulls the plug on 15 December 2023, followed by Telstra in June 2024, and then Optus in September 2024.

“The challenge of upgrading all 300,000 3G Medical Alarms (PERS) devices in Australia before then is huge, the potential liabilities are frightening, and time isn’t on our side,” says Talius Chief Executive Office, Graham Russell.

“While this initial period of transition is likely to be disruptive, the upgrade to more robust and highly efficient networks will provide expanded coverage and are capable of better-supporting the latest features.

“You should see the shutdown as an opportunity to upgrade to the latest ageing in place assistive technologies.”

Talius can help guide providers through the transition, providing you with the right solution to navigate the 3G shutdown.

The SOURCE: Emergency call systems are essential in aged care – do you want to explain to the regulator why your organisation was caught unprepared?