Most people who this shutdown will affect either have hand-me-down smartphones or older flip phones . The good news is that every carrier offers 4G voice phones; you can also purchase them unlocked.
Read moreWill Verizon 3G phones still work in 2021?
Verizon announced they will completely deactivate their 3G network no later than December 31, 2022 .
Read moreWill Verizon stop supporting 3G?
Verizon finalized plans to shut down its 3G CDMA network after multiple delays, stating it will officially pull the plug on December 31, 2022 . The operator stopped activating 3G CDMA devices on its network in 2018, preparing for an original target shutdown date at the end of 2019.
Read moreWhat happens when Verizon shuts down 3G?
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 moreDoes Verizon support 3G anymore?
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 .
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