Most people who this shutdown will affect either have hand-me-down smartphones or older flip phones . The good news is that every carrier offers 4G voice phones; you can also purchase them unlocked.
Read moreDoes Verizon support 3G anymore?
We are actively decommissioning our 3G CDMA network and expect to be completed by no later than December 31, 2022 .
Read moreIs 3G cellular going away?
It’s the end of the line for a once cutting edge technology. After 20 years on phones, alarm systems and millions of other devices, the 3G network is going away . As the 5G revolution continues to ramp up across the United States, 3G is quietly getting phased out.
Read moreIs my phone affected by 3G shutdown?
With 3G going dark, your phone has to be able to make calls over at least 4G LTE networks . That feature was launched across the major wireless providers in 2014, so if you bought your phone before that, you’ll probably need a replacement. Keep an eye out for texts or emails.
Read moreDo 3G phones 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.
Read moreWill 4G still work in 2022?
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 3G being phased out in the US?
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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