When did AT&T Announce 3G sunset?

AT&T shut down its 3G network in the United States on 22 February —a process called “sunsetting.” It’s the first of the three major carriers in the country to do so. T-Mobile will be shutting down its 3G network on 1 July, while Verizon has announced it will be doing the same on 31 December.

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What is a 3G sunset?

What Is 3G Sunsetting? 3G sunsetting means that a mobile network operator (or carriers) shuts off the cellular infrastructure required to operate communication devices based on 3G (UMTS, HSPA, EVDO) technology . These 3G networks are slower and less efficient than newer 4G and 5G networks, which share the same spectrum.

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