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Disabling 2G isn't a practical solution outside the US. As the article noted 2G networks are still up and running in most countries 30+ years after being first commercialized, and even if 3G/4G/5G are available.
It's a good example as to why it's a bad idea to weaken communication standards for legal/surveillance reason. Protocols remain in use for decades for comptability reasons, and it's hard enough to build secure protocols without politicians actively trying to weaken them.