Why is the 3G network shutting down?

AT&T is shutting down its 3G networks as part of a greater effort to re-use the spectrum for 4G and 5G — newer standards that are more efficient than 3G. T-Mobile (TMUS) will do the same in the third quarter and Verizon (VZ) will do so by the end of the year. Here’s what you should know about the 3G shutdown.

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Is 3G good for downloading?

Older 2G connections give a download speed of around 0.1Mbit/s, with this rising to around 8Mbit/s on the most advanced 3G networks. … Streaming Applications. ActivityRequired Download SpeedWatching YouTube videos (basic quality)0.5Mbit/sWatching YouTube videos (720p HD quality)2.5Mbit/sDownload Speeds: Comparing 2G, 3G, 4G & 5G Mobile Networks kenstechtips.com › Understand Mobile › Data Plans

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