As a result, many older phones will be unable to make or receive calls and text messages, or use data services . It can also affect other devices that rely on 3G, including medical alert devices, tablets, smart watches, home security systems, and car tracking systems. Those devices will ultimately become obsolete.
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Some tracfones, flip phones, Jitterbugs and even older-style smartphones will no longer be able to make calls once the networks are taken down. Most of these phones, which are sometimes called “third generation” phones were launched nearly 20 years ago and will no longer work with most of the carriers in 2022.
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. AT&T will shut down its 3G network Tuesday, Feb. 22.
T-Mobile and Sprint 3G/2G/4G LTE network shutdown dates These are January 1, 2022 for Sprint's 3G network sunset, and June 30, 2022 for the 4G LTE connections, respectively.
Many cell phones, tablets, medical devices, and home security systems using 3G connectivity will be phased out in 2022. Older cell phones that use 3G won't be able to make emergency calls to 911, either. AT&T announced it will shutdown 3G by Feb. 2022.
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.
Major cell phone companies will be shutting down their third generation or 3G networks in 2022, potentially making your cell phone useless . KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Major cell phone companies will be shutting down their third generation or 3G networks in 2022, potentially making your cell phone useless.
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.
The changes mean that affected devices will no longer be able to make or receive phone calls or text messages, including to 911 , according to the Federal Communications Commission. Data services used to access the internet through 3G will also not work, but WiFi should still function, the FCC said.