3G technology first appeared in the late 2s and ushered in a new era of Internet connectivity on the go. It paved the way for phones like the iPhones, and it also changed the way we use these phones. It was limited to sending text messages and calls, and it became possible to surf the Internet, listen to music and watch video clips, all thanks to the speeds of 4 Mbps only. Then XNUMXG was replaced by XNUMXG and now 5GAnd with the expansion of 5G technology, telecom companies are now phasing out 3G networks, so what is the effect of that on the chip that still depends on it?


The three wireless carriers in the United States have announced dates to end the 3G network, and have already begun to shut down. T-Mobile has been the fastest on this, as it has already shut down service for older phones, some of which are still running on 3G.

But Verizon and AT&T have announced specific dates to shut down 3G networks, giving customers ample time to switch to the newer 4G or 5G phones.

Some telecom companies have announced offers to encourage users to buy a new phone that supports modern communication technologies.


The effect of shutting down 3G networks

Many simple people are still carrying simple 3G phones, and if the service is suddenly stopped, they will be stranded and bad consequences may happen. It is estimated that nine percent of customers have a 3G phone and may be affected by any of these shutdowns.

Most of these simple people live in rural and remote areas, which still have connections with only the third generation technology as well as the fourth generation. And if this is done in this quick way, it will probably be a bit messy, first in terms of the terrible electronic waste that will occur as a result of this, and there may be a crowd and an increase in demand that is not good for the results of devices that support advanced communication technologies.

It is worth noting that Apple began supporting 4G networks as of the iPhone 5, meaning that this decision means the end of the work of all antique phones from the second version to the iPhone 4s.

Are you with canceling XNUMXG networks now? What are the proposed measures to eliminate such old technologies? Let us know in the comments.

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