That means older cell phones that use 3G won’t be able to receive calls or texts –including to 911 – or use data services, according to the FCC. The shutdowns begin in February with AT&T and will wrap up by the end of the year. Mobile carriers like AT&T and Verizon are shutting down their 3G networks due to the network relying on old technology and a need for more frequency space that is being taken up by old cellular devices. The improvements will be most noticeable during crowded events like concerts or sporting events, Choi said.Īs 5G’s implementation nears completion, deadlines for Americans who are still using devices that rely on 3G networks are looming. While 5G has been available to customers of cellular providers like AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile for more than a year, the new C-band networks set to go live Wednesday are expected to further improve the speed and availability of the network. “You’re looking at more than 100 million people in 1,700 cities across the country that will have access to Version’s Ultra Wideband network.” “This is the second wave of the 5G era,” Andy Choi, a communication manager with Verizon, said. According to the FCC, 5G provides faster service, fewer delays and a larger capacity for users.
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