AT&T commences 3G network shutdown, forcing us to move on

Source: Samuel Contreras / Android Central

It’s been a very long time coming, however the demise of 3G has formally begun as AT&T shuts down its 3G network on Tuesday, February 22.

AT&T is the primary amongst U.S. wi-fi carriers to bid adieu to the growing old network because it strikes to repurpose the spectrum in opposition to its 5G buildout. T-Mobile comes subsequent after the corporate behind schedule its shutdown to March 31 on the behest of Dish Wireless. Verizon’s 3G network will close down on December 31.

AT&T already launched an inventory of smartphones that may nonetheless paintings after the shutdown when you’re curious, however there is a excellent that your phone is amongst them if you are recently reading this.

However, if you are amongst those who nonetheless depend on the older 3G telephones, AT&T has most probably already contacted you concerning the subsequent steps and upgrading your phone. The corporate has additionally printed a publish explaining one of the crucial bits and bobs of the shutdown and what it manner for customers suffering from it. Some customers even gained loose Galaxy Note smartphones to exchange their older 3G-dependent telephones.

Fortunately, you will not have to spend an excessive amount of to improve, as with regards to any of the most productive Android telephones below $200 will paintings, and you’ll be able to most probably be ready to to find some below $100. Or you’ll be able to splurge a bit extra for a 5G-capable smartphone.

Hopefully, the shutdown will sign the beginnings of a far progressed 5G network from AT&T, which lags in the back of T-Mobile and has been criticized through Google’s former CEO for its deficient speeds.