Companies' 5G service is still rolling out across the country. Samsung Galaxy S4 The benefits dont cover the cost of a new cellphone but may help on phone and internet services. Some of our recent reviews include: The Sunbeam F1, our Editors' Choice winner on the Verizon network, The more versatile, dual-SIM Nokia 6300 4G, The 3G networks are very old. Most people who this shutdown will affect either have hand-me-down smartphones or older flip phones. Having access to two full-fledged networks after the merger with Sprint gives T-Mobile more leeway in what bands and frequencies it can offer to customers. by Edward C. Baig, AARP, Updated January 20, 2023, Verizon discontinued its 3G network at the end of 2022, becoming the last of the major carriers to shutter the now obsolete service. A week without a phone then going through 3-4 bad Sims plus 1 drawer Sim that was bad then my phone came and no where on any literature given states that my phone has to be activated but it's NOT connected to a network! Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. to search for ways to make a difference in your community at He's been covering personal technology since 1999 and was in the building when Steve Jobs showed off the iPhone for the first time. This website allows you to enter a VIN to see if it is affected. Remedy: Certain cars can be upgraded for free at the dealer; others will be ineligible. But as Consumer Reports explains, as wireless carriers begin shutting down those old 3G networks, millions of connected cars may lose important safety features. The good news is these shutdowns shouldn't affect very many people. Press J to jump to the feed. ]]>,