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 .
Read moreWhy are carriers shutting down 3G?
According to the FCC, mobile carriers have to shut down older networks to free up space, or bandwidth, and make room for faster signals like 5G .
Read moreWhat happens when 3G is turned off?
“When we shut down the 3G network, there won’t be data or voice service for devices that don’t have at least have 4G capabilities . This means that while some device features might still work, you won’t be able to access our network unless you upgrade to a newer device,” AT&T said in its explainer of the change.
Read moreHow do I get my phone to connect to 5G?
If you wish, you can force your Android device to connect to Wi-Fi hotspots using the speedier 5 GHz frequency band. Tap Settings > Wi-Fi, tap the three-dot overflow icon, then tap Advanced > Wi-Fi Frequency Band. Now, pick a band: either 2.4GHz (slower, but longer range) or 5GHz (faster, but shorter range).
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