The 3G shutdown: Here are the impacted devices. Do you own any?
WEBDec 14, 2022 · As the year comes to an end, network providers are putting a stop to their 3G satellites. Here's how the closure may affect the tech that you rely on every day.
The 3G shutdown will affect everyday devices you probably own
WEBFeb 15, 2022 · The 3G shutdown is primarily intended to re-use the spectrum for 4G and 5G, which are newer standards, better technologies and more efficient.
Plan Ahead for Phase Out of 3G Cellular Networks and Service
WEBIf your mobile phone is more than a few years old, you may need to upgrade your device before your mobile provider shuts down its 3G network, to avoid losing service. For more information on your mobile providers' plans for 3G retirement and how you can prepare, contact your provider directly.
The 3G Shutdown: How Will It Affect Your Phone? - PCMag
WEBJun 30, 2022 · T-Mobile's 3G network will shut down on July 1, 2022, but its 2G network will stay alive in an extremely limited way. US Cellular says it will be the " last large carrier " to shut down 3G.
3G Networks Are Shutting Down: How This Affects Your Devices
WEBFeb 22, 2022 · Mobile. 3G Networks Are Shutting Down: How This Affects Your Devices. Carriers are closing down 3G networks in a final transition to 4G LTE and 5G. Some devices and services won't make the...
3G networks shut down in 2022: Here’s what you need to know
WEBAll major US cellular networks shut down legacy 3G support in 2022. AT&T shut down its 3G GSM network in late February, T-Mobile began shutting down part of its network at the end of March, and Verizon officially sunset its legacy network on December 31.
3G networks are shutting down in 2022 — how it impacts you
WEBJul 19, 2022 · Wireless carriers will shut down their 3G networks in 2022. We look at what devices will be impacted and why the transition is taking place.
3G Service Is Going Away Next Year. Here's What That Means
WEBNov 18, 2021 · As companies shut down their aging 3G equipment to make room for 5G networks, older devices like phones, alarm systems, and wearables will lose functionality.
What is 3G and why is it being shut down? An ... - The Conversation
WEBOn Feb. 22, 2022, AT&T is scheduled to turn off its 3G cellular network. T-Mobile is scheduled to turn its off on July 1, 2022, and Verizon is slated to follow suit on Dec. 31, 2022.
3G networks are shutting down next year. Here’s what you …
WEBOct 1, 2021 · AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile are planning to shut their older 3G networks. That means if you have an old phone, a tablet, an alarm system or an ankle monitor, your...