Hardware upgrades required

Information for hardware replacement

On this page you will find important information on how to successfully replace the hardware of your current telematics control units (3rd-5th generation telematics platform and Truck Data Centre 6 and 7 - 1st generation) due to the upcoming 2G and 3G network shutdown and also Life Cycle Management. When switching off the 2G network, please also take into account vehicles in transit traffic (e.g. through Switzerland since 31 December 2022 and Slovenia from 31 December 2023).

Shutdown 2G and 3G-network

Mobile networks are changing: several global telecommunications providers switch of their 2G and 3G networks  by the end of 2025 and are expanding their frequencies for new, more efficient mobile technologies (4G LTE and 5G).
If your vehicles are operating across borders, there may be fluctuations in the availability of the mobile data connection. You must expect interruptions and failures of the telematics connectivity already before the actual start of the 2G/3G network phase-out.

Country overview of planned grid shutdowns

Which countries are affected: 2G3G_Network_Availability_Map.pdf.

The shutdown of the 2G- and 3G-broadbands from the network operators presented us with challenges as a manufacturer. That’s why we launched the “Stay Connected” campaign. We have developed the right replacement solution for you, improved the replacement processes and put together an offer package to make the upgrade as convenient as possible for you.

FLEET HEALTH CHECK

To find out whether your vehicles are affected please contact your local Fleetboard market contact.

Hardware replacement process

Four steps for a successful hardware replacement:

Order hardware and make an appointment in the workshop

Parts for Mercedes-Benz vehicles: Please check the standard catalogue (Xentry Parts Information) or ADANA.

Parts for third-party vehicles

The vehicle is converted in the workshop

Instructions for Mercedes-Benz vehicles: Please check in the Xentry WIS Portal.

Upgrade: Instructions for third-party vehicles to latest hardware generation

Retrofit: Instructions for third-party vehicles (first installation)

Test after replacement

You can find the phone number using the phone number generator, please enter the ICCID number in the link provided below.

Vehicle test instructions

Have the vehicle activated with new hardware

Arrange activation after successful conversion via the online form below. The vehicle can leave the workshop and the activation will be carried out automatically.

Upgrade: Please use this link for reactivation
(only for previously active vehicles)

Retrofit: Please use this link for first activation
(for vehicles that have never been activated)

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CONTROL UNIT ACTIVATION

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