Networks Shutting Down
Beginning in 2022, 3G networks by the wireless carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile will be decommissioned. Any 3G wireless device will no longer work as of the dates provided below.
AT&T
See AT&T's page about decommissioning its 3G network for information about:
- When AT&T will be decommissioning its 3G network (which will be February 2022)
- Other relevant information related to AT&T's decommissioning of its 3G network
- A list of supported and unsupported devices after AT&T decommissions its 3G network
Verizon
See Verizon's page about decommissioning its 3G network for information about:
- When Verizon will be decommissioning its 3G network (which will be December 31, 2022)
- Other relevant information related to Verizon's decommissioning of its 3G network
T-Mobile
See T-Mobile's page about decommissioning its 3G network for information about:
- When Sprint will be decommissioning its 3G network (which will be January 1, 2022)
- When Sprint will be decommissioning its LTE network (which will be June 30, 2022)
- And per the link, no date has been set for the decommissioning of T-Mobile's 3G network
- Other relevant information related to Sprint's/T-Mobile's decommissioning efforts
Additional Resources
Consider reading a news story from the Detroit Free Press about the decommissioning of 3G networks.
You can also go to IMEI Lookup website to check if your device will be affected.