Many smaller networks rely on the big providers, so you could still be affected. operators estimate 5.5 million customers still use phones that rely on 2g or 3g. that's around 6% of all mobile subscriptions in the uk. the regulator, ofcom, says providers are stopping 3g to make way for more advanced 4g and 5g networks that provide better, faster and more reliable services. a lot of numbers. joe campbell reports from basingstoke. it's hard to remember a time without smartphones but here in basingstoke, we are about to say goodbye to a bit of mobile history. for many of us, our first mobile phon...