T-Mobile announced that it will finish shutting down Sprint’s 3G CDMA network by March 31, 2022 and Sprint’s 4G LTE network by June 30, 2022 .
Read moreWill 4G still work when 5G comes out?
Answer: Yes. If you’re among the 86 percent of the population who are concerned that the recent rollouts of 5G networks will make your 4G cellphone obsolete, there’s no need to worry. 4G phones still work on a 5G network , they just won’t get that coveted 5G speed.
Read moreHow long will 4G phones continue to work?
In Summary: Prepare for Change. Within the U.S., it’s reasonable to assume that by the end of 2022 there will not be a single major carrier supporting 2G. The same fate awaits 3G. 4G LTE operates under a different scenario, and we can confidently say that 4G will be around for at least another decade .
Read moreWill my phone stop working with 5G?
If you own an older cellphone with 3G, be aware that in 2022, some of your electronics will stop working because of a 5G upgrade . If you own an older cellphone with 3G or a Kindle, be aware that in 2022 some of your electronics will stop working because of a 5G upgrade.
Read moreIs 4G going to be phased out?
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 moreHow long will 4G phones be around?
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.20 May 2020
Read moreWill 5G work with older phones?
The new, faster 5G network means older phones that connect only on those providers’ 3G network will no longer work. Well, that isn’t entirely true. The phones will work but they won’t work as phones , at least when you’re away from your home WiFi network.
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