We are actively decommissioning our 3G CDMA network and expect to be completed by no later than December 31, 2022 .
Read moreIs 3G cellular going away?
It’s the end of the line for a once cutting edge technology. After 20 years on phones, alarm systems and millions of other devices, the 3G network is going away . As the 5G revolution continues to ramp up across the United States, 3G is quietly getting phased out.
Read moreWhat cars will be affected by 3G shutdown?
Canceled services: As the 3G cellular service is decommissioned, vehicles equipped with the 3G telematics control unit (TCU) will lose MyFord Mobile and MyLincoln Mobile app functionality/connectivity. Remedy: None. Affected cars include 2015 and newer Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC models .
Read moreWhy are carriers shutting down 3G?
According to the FCC, mobile carriers have to shut down older networks to free up space, or bandwidth, and make room for faster signals like 5G .
Read moreWhat happens when 3G is turned off?
“When we shut down the 3G network, there won’t be data or voice service for devices that don’t have at least have 4G capabilities . This means that while some device features might still work, you won’t be able to access our network unless you upgrade to a newer device,” AT&T said in its explainer of the change.
Read moreHow long before 4G is obsolete?
Within the U.S., it’s reasonable to assume that by the end of 2022 there will not be a single major carrier supporting 2G. The same fate awaits 3G. 4G LTE operates under a different scenario, and we can confidently say that 4G will be around for at least another decade .
Read moreWill 3G be obsolete?
3G cellular networks will be shutting down in 2022 to make room for better 4G and new 5G services.
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