Some tracfones, flip phones, Jitterbugs and even older-style smartphones will no longer be able to make calls once the networks are taken down. Most of these phones, which are sometimes called “third generation” phones were launched nearly 20 years ago and will no longer work with most of the carriers in 2022.
Read moreWhat is going on with Sprint service?
Sprint will be absorbed by T-Mobile, and eventually Sprint customers will migrate to the T-Mobile network . T-Mobile will not raise prices for existing customers in the next three years. This includes people on T-Mobile, Sprint, and prepaid plans.
Read moreIs Sprint network going away?
What does the Sprint LTE network retirement mean to me? Sprint’s LTE network will be retired on June 30, 2022 . The good news is most Sprint LTE and 5G devices are compatible with the T-Mobile LTE or 5G network and will continue to operate on T-Mobile’s LTE and 5G networks.
Read moreWhy did LTE turn off?
If you see LTE on the top bar of the phone, it just means that the phone is connected to your carrier’s LTE network. As long as you’re on Wi-Fi, your phone data connection won’t be used for internet access .
Read moreWhy is Sprint LTE not working?
Reset your Network Settings . Tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. This also resets Wi-Fi networks and passwords, cellular settings, and VPN and APN settings that you’ve used before. If you have another device, see if you can connect your carrier’s network with it in that location.
Read moreWhat does it mean when Sprint says turned off LTE?
The LTE Calling (Beta) option of Sprint’s Calling PLUS service is no longer supported . To avoid issues with making and receiving calls, please turn LTE Calling (Beta) Off in Settings. Failure to turn this option Off will result in dropped calls. The Wi-Fi Calling portion of Calling PLUS is still supported.
Read moreDoes Sprint support 4G LTE?
The Sprint 4G LTE network is here! Customers in over 58 markets are already experiencing 4G LTE service today including Chicago, Kansas City, Dallas/Fort Worth, Atlanta, Baltimore, Austin, Indianapolis and Boston. Stay tuned as many more markets are expected to launch in the coming months.
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