The first 4G LTE sunset announcements are expected after 2030 , which means that companies can safely invest in 4G-based IoT solutions today and for the foreseeable future.
Read moreWhy are they getting rid of 3G?
AT&T is slated to pull the plug Tuesday on its “third generation” telecommunications network as it shifts bandwidth resources toward the expansion of far more advanced 5G technology . That means people with 3G and some 4G devices — namely, those that don’t support VoLTE (Voice over LTE) — will no longer get service.
Read moreWill 3G be phased out?
Major mobile carriers will be shutting down 3G networks in 2022 starting with AT&T , which will make the change Tuesday. The switch will make some older phones and devices useless but will make way for more advanced services, including 5G.21 Şub 2022
Read moreIs 4G replacing 3G?
As the fourth generation of mobile network technology, 4G was made to replace 3G and offers a connection that is more reliable and delivers much higher speeds.
Read moreWill LTE still work?
T-Mobile has listed the dates for shutting down Sprint’s 3G and 4G LTE networks, and migrating people to modern broadband speed pastures. These are January 1, 2022 for Sprint’s 3G network sunset, and June 30, 2022 for the 4G LTE connections, respectively.22 Şub 2022
Read moreWhat happens when 3G shuts down?
“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.21 Şub 2022
Read moreWill 4G LTE be phased out?
The good news is that 4G LTE will be available for at least a decade to come , and will co-exist with 5G networks.
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