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  1. PCMag
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    The 3G Shutdown: How Will It Affect Your Phone?

    • The FCC's official pageshows the 3G shutdown time frames for each carrier: 1. AT&T officially shut down its 3G network on February 22, 2022. 2. Dish never ran a 3G network; its network is pure 5G. 3. The Spri… See more

    What Devices Will Fail?

    According to the CTIA, about 9% of wireless connections remaining in the US are 2G or 3G. That includes phones, tablets, home alarm systems, medical alert devices, ca… See more

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    Can I Still Get A Flip Phone?

    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 pu… See more

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    Why Is 3G Shutting Down?

    The 3G networks are very old. The form of 3G that Sprint and Verizon use is actually an enhancement to 2G, so those networks are basically on 1995-1996 technology. AT&T and … See more

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    Will I Get Anything from This But Annoyance?

    People who use older 3G phones tend not to be interested in wireless data connections, so talking about how those connections will become faster usually just leads to cra… See more

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    When did 3G start?
    The 3G networks are very old. The form of 3G that Sprint and Verizon use is actually an enhancement to 2G, so those networks are basically on 1995-1996 technology. AT&T and T-Mobile introduced 3G widely in 2006-2007.
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    What Devices Will Fail?
    Can I Still Get A Flip Phone?
    Why Is 3G Shutting Down?
    Will I Get Anything from This But Annoyance?
    When did 3G start?
     
  1. To switch to 3G on an Android phone, you need to12:
    1. Go to Settings. Swipe down from the top of your screen to bring up the notification panel then tap the “Settings” button at the upper right corner of the panel to launch the Settings app.
    2. Go to Mobile Networks. Under Wireless and Networks, tap on Mobile Networks.
    3. Tap on Preferred network type.
    4. Switch to 3G.
    If you don't see LTE or 4G, your phone doesn't support that standard2.
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    • 1 Go to Settings. Swipe down from the top of your screen to bring up the notification panel then tap the “Settings” button at the upper right corner of the panel to launch the Settings app. ...

    How to Switch from 4G to 3G on Android…

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    On an Android phone, go to Settings > Network Settings > Mobile Network. You should see a dropdown menu of mobile standards, including 2G, 3G, and LTE (4G). If you don't see LTE or 4G, your phone doesn't support that standard. On an iPhone, dial *#06# to display your IMEI number. Look for the letter “LTE” in the model number.

    How to Check If Your Phone is 3G or 4G…

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    What devices will be impacted by a 3G network?
    This will affect 3G mobile phones and certain older 4G mobile phones that do not support Voice over LTE (VoLTE or HD Voice). Learn more about other connected devices, such as medical devices and home security systems that may be impacted below.

    Plan Ahead for Phase Out of 3G Cellular Networks and Service

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    How does 3G work?
    To make matters a bit more complicated, 3G runs on two different radio technologies. T-Mobile and AT&T used GSM, while Verizon and Sprint (before the T-Mobile merger) used CDMA technology. This separation of technologies is why some phones are only compatible with certain carriers.

    The 3G Shut Down: Will Your Phone Be Affected? - WhistleOut

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    When did 3G start?
    The 3G networks are very old. The form of 3G that Sprint and Verizon use is actually an enhancement to 2G, so those networks are basically on 1995-1996 technology. AT&T and T-Mobile introduced 3G widely in 2006-2007.

    The 3G Shutdown: How Will It Affect Your Phone? - PCMag

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    Does a Telstra phone need a 3G network?
    A Telstra spokesperson explained to 9News.com.au that some older 4G mobile phones require a 3G network to make calls to Triple Zero.

    How to tell if your phone will work after the 3G shutdown

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    When did 3G shut down?
    The FCC's official page shows the 3G shutdown time frames for each carrier: AT&T officially shut down its 3G network on February 22, 2022. Dish never ran a 3G network; its network is pure 5G. The Sprint 3G network, which Boost shares, officially shut down on May 31, 2022.

    The 3G Shutdown: How Will It Affect Your Phone? - PCMag

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    When does 3G end in Australia?
    Telstra will complete its 3G network closure on August 31, 2024, and finally Optus will commence its 3G closure from September 2024. "Devices that use the 3G network for voice services will not be able to make any calls, including emergency calls to Triple Zero, once Australia's 3G networks are fully inactive," AMTA CEO Louise Hyland said.

    How to check if your device will survive the 3G shutdown - 9News

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  3. WhistleOut
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    The 3G Shut Down: Will Your Phone Be Affected?

    Dec 13, 2023 · AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon will shut down their 3G networks by the end of 2022. Find out if this will affect your phone.

  4. Federal Communications Commission
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    Plan Ahead for Phase Out of 3G Cellular Networks and Service

  5. CNN
    https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/15/tech/3…

    The 3G shutdown will affect everyday devices you …

    Feb 15, 2022 · The looming shutdown of 3G networks won’t just impact older phones. With AT&T’s 3G network shutting down next week, and other carriers following suit later this year, a range of products ...

  6. 9News
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    How to check if your phone will survive the 3G shutdown

    Jun 27, 2024 · A new online tool will help you figure out if you need to upgrade your phone before the networks close.

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    Best Android phones - Tom's Guide

    6 days ago · The OnePlus 12 can match any Android phone's performance with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. What's more, OnePlus’ fast charging technology continues to impress. And the cameras can now...

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    How to tell if your phone will work after the 3G shutdown

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    The Best Android Phones for 2024 - PCMag

    Oct 2, 2024 · Among our Editors' Choice winners are the Google Pixel 8a with its competitive all-around performance, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra with its built-in S pen, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 with its...

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    The best Android phones 2024: top Google-powered …

    Oct 16, 2024 · The best Android phone for most people is the Pixel 8, because it's an affordable way to get all of Google's best new AI features and Google's refined Pixel interface and software.

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    SAMSUNG Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G Cell Phone, Factory …

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