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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Why is 3G shutting down?

Why are 3G networks being phased out? As mobile carriers seek to upgrade their networks to use the latest technologies, they periodically shut down older services, such as 3G, to free up spectrum and infrastructure to support new services, such as 5G .

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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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