While the dates vary, the major carriers will be sunsetting their 2G and 3G network by the end of 2022 . For example, in the US: AT&T will be sunsetting their 3G network in February 2022. T-Mobile will be sunsetting 3G network in April 2022.
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iPhone users won’t be safe either as those who have held on to their iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will stop receiving updates at the end of 2022. Users will not be able to request official repairs for their devices.
Read moreCan I still use my old 3G phone?
If you have a phone or device that uses a 3G network, it will no longer be able to make phone calls and apps and websites will not work using a cell connection . You won’t even be able to call 911, but you will still be able to do some limited things hooked up to a Wi-Fi network.
Read moreWhat does 3G shutdown mean?
Telecom companies are shutting down their old 3G networks beginning next week, and that means some old devices may no longer function properly .
Read moreIs 3G 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 moreIs 3G better than 5G?
Reports state that the 5G network provides the fastest speed, decreased transfer rates, increased bandwidth and provides more opportunities for connectivity and reliability . Latency times could be as little as 1 millisecond or less. That is significantly lower than the 120 milliseconds on the 3G network.
Read moreHow Long Will 3G be around?
Major mobile carriers will be shutting down 3G networks in 2022 starting with AT&T, which will make the change Tuesday. The switch will make some older phones and devices useless but will make way for more advanced services, including 5G.21 Şub 2022
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