Does 3G give Internet?

Third-generation mobile networks, or 3G, came to the U.S. in 2003. With minimum consistent Internet speeds of 144Kbps, 3G was supposed to bring “mobile broadband.” There are now so many varieties of 3G, though, that a “3G” connection can get you Internet speeds anywhere from 400Kbps to more than ten times that .

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Why is 3G being phased out?

The shutdown is an effort to make room for the new 5G network . Every major carrier will shut down 3G before the end of the year. Once the system shuts down, you won’t be able to dial 911 on those devices. This impacts cellphones, security systems, even medical devices.

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