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3G Sunset is Coming. Act Now.

Written by Aly Beach Wednesday, November 27, 2024 Posted in General News

Act Now - Don't let 3G sunset leave your customers in the dark

The time has come for the 3G sunset in Canada.

 

 

What does this mean for you?

Simply put, existing 3G installations must be upgraded to 4G LTE or better before the shutdown. 3G equipment will stop working as of this date.

If you're an alarm installer with existing 3G communicators, you need to update them NOW, or you will lose connectivity and monitoring services.

The Canada-wide sunset of 3G is slated for March 31, 2025However, the possibility exists that certain areas could experience loss before that.

 

Don't wait for the big sale.  Time is running out and the sales are already happening. We have prices so good on some communicator options that we're not allowed to advertise them publicly! So, reach out to your Aartech Account Manager for recommendations.

 

What are your options?

This may be an opportunity to upgrade your customers to a brand-new system.  But for those looking to simply update cellular communications, there are several options available.

 

BAT-Mini cellular communicator

BAT-Mini cellular communicator

  • Full integration with DSC Powerseries and select Vista and Interlogix panels
  • Universal communication with all panels with key switch arm/disarm support
  • Dual path, dual SIM for AT&T (Canada) and Verizon (USA)
  • 5G CAT-M1 makes it virtually future-proof
  • WiFi 2.4 GHz on board

 

Bat-Connect

Bat-Connect

  • Full interactive with DSC Powerseries, select Vista, Interlogix and Napco panels
  • Universal communicator for all panels with key switch arm/disarm support
  • Three network connectivity paths: 4G 5G CAT1M cellular, Ethernet, and WiFi
  • Automatic panel detection
  • Remote programming, troubleshooting, and over-the-air firmware updates
  • Supports Alula Touch Screen - upgrade the keypad for old systems

 

DSC Connect

DSC Connect

  • Works with DSC PowerSeries and Neo alarm systems
  • Uses LTE CAT-M1 with dual SIM and built-in SIM cards
  • Provides alarm reporting & end user arming, disarming, push notifications and email notifications

* uses the M2M back end, not alarm.com - installers will need to register the connect communicator at connect.dsc.com

 

M2M

M2M Solutions

  • Interactive services with select Powerseries and Vista panels
  • Dual SIM AT&T and Verizon
  • CAT M1 LTE
  • Input / Output connection on select models
  • Remote upload/download for select Honeywell, DSC, and Interlogix panels

 

EVL4CG + SIDEKICK (or DUO)

EVL4CG

  • Adds interactive services to DSC Powerseries or Honeywell Vista alarm systems
  • Works as an IP communicator for DSC Powerseries, Vista panels and other similar systems
  • Can also be used to remotely program/upload to DSC Powerseries systems using DLS software when an optional EVL-PCLINK5 cable is purchased
  • Special versions/kits available for basic Neo support

Sidekick

  • Adds LTE cellular communication to EVL-4 boards and UNO alarm panel
  • Creates a dual-path solution
  • LTE CAT1M 4G technology
  • Pre-installed SIM card, which automatically chooses the best carrier
  • Remotely upgradeable for new features and services

Duo

  • Built-in 100BaseT Ethernet Support
  • Built-in LTE/4G cellular with pre-activated SIM included.
  • Diagnostic LEDs to speed installation
  • No programming required
  • Remotely upgradable to allow for new features and services

 

Reach out to your rep at Aartech Canada for more information on promotions available for these 3G sunset upgrade options.  Whatever you do, don't wait - the clock won't stop ticking as March approaches.  We recognize many alarm pros have hundreds of upgrades that need to be performed before March, and we are here to support you with the hardware you need to complete these in time.