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 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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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.
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