Say Goodbye to AT&T’s 3G Network

<div><img width="1200" height="686" src="https://6ztkp25f.tinifycdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/closeup-shot-waving-flag-united-.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="AT&amp;T and its 3G network" loading="lazy" srcset="https://6ztkp25f.tinifycdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/closeup-shot-waving-flag-united-.jpg 1200w, https://6ztkp25f.tinifycdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/closeup-shot-waving-flag-united–300×172.jpg 300w, https://6ztkp25f.tinifycdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/closeup-shot-waving-flag-united–1024×585.jpg 1024w, https://6ztkp25f.tinifycdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/closeup-shot-waving-flag-united–768×439.jpg 768w, https://6ztkp25f.tinifycdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/closeup-shot-waving-flag-united–750×430.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></div><h1><span>Say Goodbye to AT&amp;T’s 3G Network  </span></h1>
<p><span>AT&amp;T operated its 3G network in the United States for many years. However, the <a href="https://www.financebrokerage.com/intel-changed-its-position-regarding-its-server-chip/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">company</a> is set to pull the plug on its 3G network on Tuesday. Its decision impacts everything from older phones to home alarm systems and roadside assistance systems.</span></p>
<p><span>AT&amp;T worked hard to solve many issues. It has been providing free replacement phones to many users with a 3G device. The company notified its customers many times about its decision. </span></p>
<p><span>It is shutting down its 3G networks as part of a greater effort to re-use the spectrum for 4G and 5G. Both of them are more efficient than 3G. AT&amp;T’s rival T-Mobile will do the same in the third quarter. Verizon will also plan to get rid of its 3G network by the end of the year.</span></p>
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<p><span>It is worth noting that the shutdown will impact people who are still using 3G Kindles, 3G flip phones, the iPhone 5 and older models and various <a href="https://www.financebrokerage.com/google-aims-to-increase-android-privacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Android</a> phones. The company decision will also affect home alarm systems and medical devices such as fall detectors, etc.</span></p>
<p><span>Interestingly, for those who don’t want to get rid of their 3G mobile devices, there are some workarounds. In theory, it will be possible to access a web browser via Wi-Fi or make calls over wireless on a 3G phone if the customer has an app enabling voice-over-internet protocol, such as Facebook Messenger. Besides, users with a 3G e-reader will still be able to download new books on the device via Wi-Fi.</span></p>
<p><span>Currently, only a small portion of wireless customers are still using 3G networks. AT&amp;T’s rival Verizon said in a blog post that 99% of customers already upgraded to 4G LTE or 5G. In the case of AT&amp;T, less than 1% of its mobile data traffic runs on 3G networks. </span></p>
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