So yes, you can buy a 4G LTE smartphone in 2021 and save some money . While 5G is definitely the future, you can buy a 5G smartphone when it is as uniform as 4G. Till the time we have high-frequency mmWave speeds everywhere, I think the flagships running 4G are better than the mid-range phones running 5G.3 May 2021
Read moreDo I need a phone with 5G 2021?
You do not NEED a smartphone with 5G connectivity because there is almost certainly no location inside the United States that’ll have 5G without 4G.28 Şub 2022
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Read moreWill my 3G phone still work?
All of the major US 3G networks are scheduled to shut down in 2022 . Whether you’re with AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon, this may affect your phone, your home alarm system, or even your car.28 Şub 2022
Read moreWill a 3G phone work on a 5G system?
Not only will 3G cell phones not operate on the 5G system , even for emergency 911 calls, but this phase-out will also impact some car GPS navigation programs; some security systems; and even some emergency medical alert devices used by older Americans.
Read moreWill older phones work on 5G?
Most phones 7 years old or older, which includes the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5S. There is a list here of all phones that will continue working on the AT&T 4G network. Some phones, such as the iPhone 12 and up will also work on the 5G networks .
Read moreWill 4G 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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