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.
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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 .
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