Support for 3G, the 20-year-old wireless network standard, is ending in the US next year, when the major wireless carriers are planning to phase out service. This so-called 3G sunset will come to pass at different times for different wireless providers. AT&T says it's shutting down 3G services in February 2022.
Will 3G phones still work in 2022?
Major mobile carriers will be shutting down their 3G networks in 2022, rendering older phones useless. The retirement of the 3G network is to make room for more advanced networks, like 5G, which is much faster. Once the 3G network is shut down, 3G cell phones will not work.
What phones will not work in 2022?
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.Jan 2, 2022
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What date is AT&T shutting down 3G?
February 22
Will a 5G phone work on 4G network?
5G isn't replacing 4G any time soon. In fact, they will coexist and work together. 5G capable phones can actually use both 4G and 5G technology.
Do 5G phones work on all networks?
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What iphones will stop working in 2022?
- Apple iPhone SE (16GB)
- Apple iPhone SE (32GB)
- Apple iPhone 6S (64GB)
- Apple iPhone 6S Plus (128 GB)
- Apple iPhone 6S Plus (16GB)
- Apple iPhone 6S Plus (32GB)
- Apple iPhone 6S Plus (64GB)
- Apple iPhone SE (64GB)
Will my 4G phone still work in 2022?
Major mobile carriers will be shutting down their 3G networks in 2022, rendering older phones useless. In addition, some older 4G phones that do not support HD Voice (VoLTE or Voice over LTE) will also stop functioning. This means users will not be able to make or receive calls and texts, even to 911.