What will happen to Sprint customers?

Sprint's LTE network will be retired on June 30, 2022. The good news is most Sprint LTE and 5G devices are compatible with the T-Mobile

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LTE or 5G network and will continue to operate on T-Mobile's LTE and 5G networks. Customers only need to take a few easy steps: Replace the Sprint SIM card with a T-Mobile SIM card.

Is Sprint network going away?

Sprint's cellular LTE service is now scheduled to be sunset on June 30, 2022.

What will happen to current Sprint customers?

Sprint will be absorbed by T-Mobile, and eventually Sprint customers will migrate to the T-Mobile network. T-Mobile will not raise prices for existing customers in the next three years. This includes people on T-Mobile, Sprint, and prepaid plans.

What happens to Sprint customers with merger?

For now, all customers will stay with the same Sprint and T-Mobile network and service they've been using. Sprint customers can now visit a T-Mobile store for service; most T-Mobile branded stores can now serve both Sprint and T-Mobile customers.

What does T-Mobile buying Sprint mean for Sprint customers?

T-Mobile successfully acquired Sprint as of April 1, becoming one company and effectively bringing the total number of major US cell carriers from four down to three. At least for now. And as of August 3, the Sprint brand is officially no more.

What happens to Sprint customers after merger?

Will Sprint customers become T-Mobile customers?

Sprint's LTE network will be retired on June 30, 2022. The good news is most Sprint LTE and 5G devices are compatible with the T-Mobile LTE or 5G network and will continue to operate on T-Mobile's LTE and 5G networks. Customers only need to take a few easy steps: Replace the Sprint SIM card with a T-Mobile SIM card.

Will Sprint customers have to switch to T-Mobile?

There's not a thing Sprint or T-Mobile customers need to do! For now, all customers will stay with the same Sprint and T-Mobile network, stores, and service they've been using.

Will my 4G phone 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.

Will Sprint customers lose Hulu?

Note: If you cancel your Sprint subscription your Hulu subscription will also be canceled. However, you will have access to Hulu for the remainder of your Sprint billing cycle.

Why did Sprint turn off LTE?

The company says that "retiring older network technologies" allow it "to free up resources and spectrum that will help us strengthen our entire network, move all customers to more advanced technologies and bridge the Digital Divide." Part of this process, the post continues, "involves moving Sprint's LTE spectrum to ...

Can you switch from Sprint to T-Mobile online?

First, transfer your number(s), trade in your phone(s), and receive a bill credit based on the market value of your eligible device. Then, when you receive the final bill from your old carrier with the Early Termination Fee (ETF) amount included, send it to T-Mobile or submit it online at switch2tmobile.com.

Can I transfer my Sprint number to T-Mobile?

Yes, it is possible to keep the number you already have from another wireless or landline carrier. First, check to see if your existing number is eligible for transfer to T-Mobile. If it is, then just follow the on-screen instructions displayed during checkout to authorize the transfer.

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.

Can I switch my Sprint phone to Verizon?

There's no charge from Verizon to transfer your number, and your old phone will continue to work during the transfer process. If you want to switch to Verizon and bring your own device, make sure it's compatible with the Verizon Wireless network. If so, you may be eligible for a $250 rebate.

What streaming service is free with Sprint?

Whether you're a new or current user, Sprint provides a free (ad-supported) Hulu plan to anyone who is part of their Sprint Unlimited Plus plan. It's a bit of a caveat, of course, but you even get Tidal for free, too.

How long is Hulu free for Sprint?

Sprint Unlimited comes with a free six-month trial of the music-streaming service Tidal and one year of Hulu with Limited Commercials.

Is Hulu free with Amazon Prime?

No, Hulu does not come with Amazon Prime. You will have to purchase Hulu separately to access the on-demand library of movies and shows.

How long before 4G is phased out?

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.

Is CDMA going away?

CDMA (3G) devices and 4G Non-VoLTE devices will continue to make/receive calls, including emergency 911, send/receive text messages, and use data services on the Verizon network until December 31, 2022.

Will 4G phones become obsolete?

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.

Which phones are going to stop working?

Some tracfones, flip phones, Jitterbugs and even older-style smartphones will no longer be able to make calls once the networks are taken down. Most of these phones, which are sometimes called “third generation” phones were launched nearly 20 years ago and will no longer work with most of the carriers in 2022.

Will my iPhone 6s still work in 2022?

Does it still get updates in 2022? The last version of iOS to support the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus is iOS 12. However, even though iOS 13 launched in 2019, the iPhone 6 didn't stop receiving updates.

Which carrier pays you to switch?

T-Mobile and Verizon are now willing to pay your early termination fee or part of your remaining phone payment balance when you switch networks (check each provider's website for details).

Is Sprint better than T-Mobile?

Data hogs: Pick T-Mobile. Sprint's Unlimited plans give you 23 GB of 4G LTE data per month, but that can't compare to T-Mobile's Magenta plan's generous 50 GB allotment. Speed lovers: Pick T-Mobile. T-Mobile consistently has higher and more reliable data speeds than Sprint, countrywide.