Is Verizon shutting down 4G?

Starting the day before your December 2022 bill period begins, if you are a Verizon customer using a 3G CDMA or 4G phone device that does not support HD Voice (Non-VoLTE), your line will be suspended without billing, and the device will no longer make/receive calls, send/receive text messages, or use data services.

Will Verizon get rid of 4G?

Impacted 3G (CDMA) devices and 4G Non-VoLTE phones will remain suspended without billing until February 2023. Starting the day before your February 2023 bill cycle begins, any remaining impacted lines that are still suspended without billing will be disconnected.

What phones will no longer work on Verizon?

Will 4G be discontinued?

Will the rollout of 5G mean the end of 4G? No, not at all. 4G will be around for years to come as we have seen with 3G. Mobile service operators still — albeit in very few areas — offer 3G services.

Will 4G phones stop working in 2022?

No, 4G LTE shutdown will not be happening for atleast a decade. Therefore, the thing to remember is that 4G will not be going away anytime soon, regardless of how fast the 5G network grows. The plan is for existing 4G LTE networks to be used by carriers well into 2030.

End of the 3G Era - Verizon Shutdown Starts This Month

What Verizon phones will not work in 2022?

Verizon plans to shut down its old 3G CDMA network by the end of 2022, which means 3G devices won't be able to make or receive calls. Customers who are still using Verizon's 3G devices will receive basic flip phones similar to their old devices, but that can work on the company's newer 4G mobile network.

How can I tell if my phone is 3G or 4G?

On Android smartphones, go to settings > Network settings > mobile network. It should give you a dropdown menu of mobile standards such as 2G, 3G or LTE (4G). If you don't see 4G or LTE, then your smartphone doesn't support the standard.

Is Verizon shutting down 3G and 4G?

After December 31st, 2022, if you are a Verizon subscriber still rocking a device that is 3G (CDMA) or 4G that does not support HD Voice (Non-VoLTE), the device will no longer make/receive calls, send/receive text messages, or use data services.

How past due before Verizon shuts off phone?

Individual line customers We have the right to send you a service disconnection notice if your payment of Verizon charges and/or charges for other companies are not received 25 days from the date of your bill.

How long will Verizon support 4G LTE?

What carriers are getting rid of 4G? These are January 1, 2022 for Sprint's 3G network sunset, and June 30, 2022 for the 4G LTE connections, respectively.

How do I know when my Verizon plan ends?

Go to the My devices page in My Verizon. Select a device under the My Devices section. Your Contract End Date and Data Contract End Date (if you have one) will appear in the top left corner of the page next to the picture of your device.

Will Verizon replace my phone if it stops working?

30 days or less since purchase: The device is replaced with a new device at no cost to you. More than 30 days since purchase and up to 1 year: The device is replaced with a Certified Like-New Replacement at no cost to you. Note: You can do up to 5 Certified Like-New Replacements at the same time.

Will 4G LTE work after 3G shutdown?

That all remains possible through 4G LTE, 5G, and Wi-Fi networks. With 3G turned off, the iPhone 3GS, for example, won't be able to make calls or text messages, but can still connect to Wi-Fi to access internet-based applications.

Are 4G phones still going to work?

If you see 4G, LTE, or 4G LTE, your phone is safe and will continue to work after the 3G networks are shut down.

Is LTE the same thing as 4G?

So what's the difference between 4G and LTE, and is 4G or LTE better? In short, 4G offers a much faster speed, more stability and access to a larger variety of online activities. LTE is a half-point between 3G and 4G, so its performance suffers compared to the fourth generation.

Does LTE mean 4G?

LTE stands for Long Term Evolution and is sometimes referred to as 4G LTE. It's a standard for wireless data transmission that allows you to download your favorite music, websites, and video really fast—much faster than you could with the previous technology, 3G.

Which phones will be affected by the 3G shutdown?

Any device with a 3G cellular connection or a Sprint 4G LTE connection will be affected by the 2022 3G Shutdown.

Do I have to get a new phone in 2022?

There's one thing almost all the smartphones released in 2022 have in common: if you've got a 2021 smartphone, or in some cases even a 2020 smartphone, there's absolutely no need to upgrade this year.

What phones are shutting down in 2022?

AT&T announced that it phased out its 3G network beginning in February 2022. Verizon announced that it will finish shutting down its 3G network by December 31, 2022. T-Mobile announced that it finished shutting down Sprint's 3G CDMA network as of March 31, 2022 and Sprint's 4G LTE network as of June 30, 2022.

What phones is Verizon giving away for free?

How do I upgrade from Verizon 3G to 4G?

Has LTE replaced 4G?

LTE is the technology behind 4G (the fourth generation of mobile communications - an architecture). All 4G phones utilize LTE technology in 2022. It brings high speed to mobile and broadband data.

Which cell phones will no longer work?

A lot of older cellphones, including the IPhone 5, IPhone 5S and Samsung Galaxy S4, as well as many of the flip phones, will become obsolete in 2022 as mobile providers make the switch to 5G networks.

Is Verizon upgrading phones for free?

Are there any upgrade fees? You will be charged a one-time upgrade fee if you purchase a new device at full retail or through the device payment plan. If you're not totally in love with your new device, return it within 14 days of the date of purchase and the upgrade fee will be refunded.

Why is Verizon sending me a new phone?

If you get a new Verizon phone in the mail, it's not a scam. The wireless company is sending new 4G LTE phones to customers who are still on Verizon's 3G network.