3G phones obsolete

If you have a Samsung Galaxy S4 or older it is a 3G device , but newer models may still need an update to work. If you have other devices not mentioned here, go to your carrier or the manufacturer’s website to look up a list of supported phones.

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.

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.

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.