It was first available in May 2001 as a pre-release (test) of W-CDMA technology. The first commercial launch of 3G was also by NTT DoCoMo in Japan on 1 October 2001, although it was initially somewhat limited in scope; broader availability of the system was delayed by apparent concerns over its reliability.
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On Android smartphones, go to settings > Network settings > mobile network . It should give you a dropdown menu of mobile standards such as 2G, 3G or LTE (4G). If you don’t see 4G or LTE, then your smartphone doesn’t support the standard.
Read moreWhat phone companies still use 3G?
In the U.S., three providers offer 3G service: AT&T, Verizon Wireless and Sprint . The fourth nationwide carrier, T-Mobile, says it will roll out its 3G network starting later this year.
Read moreWill tracfone flip phones work in 2022?
Older style 3G models of Tracfones, flip phones, Jitterbugs, etc. will be discontinued as early as January 2022 . According to Van Buren Township police, those 3G devices will not only be disabled from normal use but will also be unable to call or dial 9-1-1.
Read moreWill a Verizon flip phone work in 2022?
After December 31, 2022, if you are a Verizon customer still using a device that is 3G (CDMA), 4G that does not support HD Voice (Non-VoLTE), or 1X, the device will no longer be able to send or receive text messages, use data services, or make or receive calls, including emergency 911, on the Verizon network.
Read moreWill CDMA phones work in 2022?
3G CDMA Network Retirement We are actively decommissioning our 3G CDMA network and expect to be completed by no later than December 31, 2022 .
Read moreWill my 4G LTE phone work in 2022?
T-Mobile and Sprint 3G/2G/4G LTE network shutdown dates T-Mobile has listed the dates for shutting down Sprint’s 3G and 4G LTE networks, and migrating people to modern broadband speed pastures. These are January 1, 2022 for Sprint’s 3G network sunset, and June 30, 2022 for the 4G LTE connections, respectively.
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