The new, faster 5G network means older phones that connect only on those providers’ 3G network will no longer work. Well, that isn’t entirely true. The phones will work but they won’t work as phones , at least when you’re away from your home WiFi network.
Read moreHow soon will I need a 5G phone?
The largest three American mobile providers are all phasing out their 3G networks in 2022, meaning customers will need 4G or 5G phones to continue receiving service . Mobile service providers are planning on “sunsetting” their 3G networks in 2022.
Read moreShould I buy 4G or 5G phone in 2021 in USA?
So yes, you can buy a 4G LTE smartphone in 2021 and save some money . While 5G is definitely the future, you can buy a 5G smartphone when it is as uniform as 4G. Till the time we have high-frequency mmWave speeds everywhere, I think the flagships running 4G are better than the mid-range phones running 5G.
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