Last month Samsung went further than ever in trying to ensure that all Galaxy Note7 units sold in New Zealand are returned following its discontinuation of the device. Working with the carriers over there, the company has basically shut down mobile network access for those Note7 handsets still in the wild. This move has apparently proved successful, since Samsung is now getting ready to do the exact same thing in neighboring Australia. Starting on December 15, if you have a Note7 in Australia you won't be able to use it on any of the mobile networks over there. It will essentially be cut...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_note7_units_still_in_use_in_australia_will_be_disconnected_from_the_mobile_networks_on_decemb-news-21947.php
