Plan Ahead for Phase Out of 3G Cellular Networks and Service
Mobile carriers are shutting down their 3G networks, which rely on older technology, to make room for more advanced network services, including 5G. As a result, many older cell phones will be unable to make or receive calls and texts, including calls to 911, or use data services.
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On 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 mobile switch off: Everything O2, Virgin, Vodafone, EE and …
1 hour ago · In December 2021, the government agreed with mobile network operators (MNOs) that 2G and 3G services would be phased out by 2033. Currently, networks use four generations of technology: 2G, 3G, 4G ...
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On 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.
The 3G shutdown will affect everyday devices you probably own
Feb 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.
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Feb 2, 2022 · Now the three major carriers are moving to shutter 3G technology, with AT&T taking the step on February 22, T-Mobile (TMUS) doing so in the third quarter, and Verizon (VZ) by the end of the year....
3G Service Is Going Away Next Year. Here's What That Means
Nov 18, 2021 · AT&T says it’s shutting down 3G services in February 2022. T-Mobile recently announced it would extend services to March 31 of next year, but not beyond. Verizon plans to pull the plug in...
Virgin Media O2 to kick off 3G shutdown in April - DCD
23 hours ago · UK carrier Virgin Media O2 has announced that it will kick off the retirement of its 3G network in April, beginning in Durham. The telco, which first revealed its plans to retire its 3G network in 2023, noted that the switch-off will free up additional spectrum for …
3G Networks Are Shutting Down: How This Affects Your Devices
Feb 22, 2022 · Carriers are closing down 3G networks in a final transition to 4G LTE and 5G. Some devices and services won't make the jump. Here's what to know.
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Oct 24, 2024 · The soon-to-be shut down 3G network has for 20 years been a critical service, especially in regional areas, but the industry wants to use the bandwidth to improve the new 4G and 5G systems.