A. As networks are upgrading to accommodate for faster speeds and compatibility through 4G technology, we suggest that fleets consider the 3G sunset as an opportunity to upgrade their fleets to technology that can support them today and can scale to their needs in the future.
Before you even consider updating your telematics hardware to a 4G capable device, it is important to consider your data. Data from your system should be accessible in cloud-based systems and it is crucial that you ensure all of your data is archived for your use.
It is also important to have conversations with your company’s leadership team to understand how the data offered through a telematics solution can extend to all corners of the business. For example, finance and IT may want to take advantage of Geotab’s open APIs to integrate with customer relationship management (CRM) or enterprise resource management (ERP) tools. This example is just one of many proving that the value of telematics extends beyond the fleet manager.
Preparing in advance and an early transition are key for businesses to be impacted as minimally as possible by the sunset. Given that the timing of the sunset varies by each carrier, it is important for fleets to understand the current capability of their hardware and work closely with their providers to understand when and how you could be affected. From our perspective, we recommend planning for a transition as early as possible.
Here are a few best practices for the transition process:
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