What phones will not work in 2022?

Many cell phones, tablets, medical devices, and home security systems using 3G connectivity will be phased out in 2022. Older cell phones that use 3G won't be able to make emergency calls to 911, either. AT&T announced it will shutdown 3G by Feb. 2022.
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What cell phones will stop working in 2022?

All of the major US 3G networks are scheduled to shut down in 2022. Whether you're with AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon, this may affect your phone, your home alarm system, or even your car.
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Will my phone still work in 2022?

Major cell phone companies will be shutting down their third generation or 3G networks in 2022, potentially making your cell phone useless. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Major cell phone companies will be shutting down their third generation or 3G networks in 2022, potentially making your cell phone useless.
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Will my 4G phone still work in 2022?

T-Mobile and Sprint 3G/2G/4G LTE network shutdown dates

These are January 1, 2022 for Sprint's 3G network sunset, and June 30, 2022 for the 4G LTE connections, respectively.
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Will all 3G phones stop working in 2022?

T-Mobile has pushed its 3G shutdown to July 1, 2022, after initially planning for an October closing in 2021. Sprint, now merged with T-Mobile, will close its 3G network on May 31, 2022. Verizon's 3G network will shut off on December 31, 2022.
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Why older cell phones and 3G devices could stop working in 2022



Will iPhone 5s work on 2022?

AT&T recently announced that it's going to shut down its 3G service on February 22, 2022. This means that some older devices will no longer work after that date, including the iPhone 5s and earlier models.
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Do I need 5G phone in 2022?

Yes, you'll need a new phone soon if you have a 3G phone. The largest three American mobile providers are all phasing out their 3G networks in 2022, meaning customers will need 4G or 5G phones to continue receiving service.
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What Samsung phones will not work in 2022?

Here are the List of Android Devices to Stop Operating in 2022: Archos 53 Platinum. Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite. HTC Desire 500.
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Will 4G be phased out?

Within the U.S., it's reasonable to assume that by the end of 2022 there will not be a single major carrier supporting 2G. The same fate awaits 3G. 4G LTE operates under a different scenario, and we can confidently say that 4G will be around for at least another decade.
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How much longer will 4G be around?

The answer is that there will be a long period of time when 4G and 5G will co-exist. LTE, which stands for Long Term Evolution, will be around for at least 10 years, so 5G will not make LTE obsolete any time soon. Having put our fears to rest that 5G will make 4G obsolete, how do you choose where to invest?
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Will Galaxy S8 work in 2022?

That device also has been moved to the quarterly update schedule, as of April 2021, which means support for it should end in 2022, based on Samsung's current support schedule. The S8 and S8+ originally launched in April 2017 with Android 7. As Samsung brings the device's lifespan to a close, it runs Android 9.
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Will Galaxy S9 work in 2022?

The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus, Samsung's flagship phones from 2018, has reached the end of life (EoL). Both phones won't receive any new software updates from Samsung anymore, with the March 2022 security update being the last one.
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How long will 3G phones be supported?

Major mobile carriers will be shutting down 3G networks in 2022 starting with AT&T, which will make the change Tuesday. The switch will make some older phones and devices useless but will make way for more advanced services, including 5G. AT&T will shut down its 3G network Tuesday, Feb. 22.
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Will 3G phones be obsolete?

AT&T announced that it will finish shutting down its 3G network by February 2022. Verizon announced that will finish shutting down its 3G network by December 31, 2022. T-Mobile announced that it will finish shutting down Sprint's 3G CDMA network by March 31, 2022 and Sprint's 4G LTE network by June 30, 2022.
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Will 4G phones still work after 5G?

The growth of 5G networks doesn't mean 4G is going away. Mobile carriers will use existing 4G LTE networks to provide their customers' cell service well into the next decade. 5G networks will work with 4G — not outright replace it. The upshot is that 5G-capable cell phones will still use 4G technology.
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Will LG phones work in 2022?

It's unclear if any LG phones will receive Android 13 when it lands later in 2022. Soon after LG's phone business shutdown was confirmed, the company released a promising statement saying updates would continue to specific phones.
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Will Android phones work in 2022?

Android users warned tens of thousands of phones will stop working in 2022. OLDER phones might stop working in 2022 as 3G networks will be retired. Other devices that use 3G, including some medical alert devices, tablets, smartwatches and home security systems might also stop operating.
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What if I don't want 5G on my phone?

You can't. Just set the phone to LTE and don't worry about it. I have my iPhone 12 set to LTE because 5G is just not reliable enough in our area yet. 5Ge is enhanced LTE if that appears on your phone.
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Will 5G replace 4G?

Will 5G replace 4G? 5G isn't replacing 4G any time soon. In fact, they will coexist and work together. 5G capable phones can actually use both 4G and 5G technology.
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Will my Samsung Galaxy S4 still work in 2022?

A lot of older cellphones, including the iPhone 5, iPhone 5S and Samsung Galaxy S4, will become obsolete in 2022 as mobile providers make the switch to 5G networks.
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Will my phone work in January 2022?

Verizon will be the last to shut down its 3G towers with a shutdown date of December 31, 2022. After that date, any phones with only 3G antennas or 4G phones without VoLTE will lose service.
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