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.
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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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iPhone users won’t be safe either as those who have held on to their iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will stop receiving updates at the end of 2022. Users will not be able to request official repairs for their devices.
Read moreWill 4G still work after 5G?
Answer: Yes. 4G phones still work on a 5G network , they just won’t get that coveted 5G speed. HighSpeedInternet.com recently released its list of the most common tech myths that Americans believe in 2020. Among them was the concern that 5G will replace 4G and we will all have to upgrade our phones.
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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.
Read moreIs 4G going to be obsolete?
No, 4G signal boosters will not become obsolete . Just like 3G signal boosters are still working great after a decade of 4G use for many that want to improve cellular calls on their cell phones in poor signal areas, 4G signal boosters will do the same excellent task after arrival of 5G technology.
Read moreHow much longer will 4G be around?
4G is expected to last for at least another decade , and possibly longer with the help of Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS), which shares available spectrum between 4G LTE and 5G devices. DSS provides improved coverage for 5G devices and greater longevity for 4G LTE devices.20 May 2020
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