3G refers to the third-generation of cellular network technology. These networks were rolled out beginning in the early 2000s and represented a significant advancement over the second-generation (2G), particularly in terms of data transfer speeds and mobile internet capabilities.

Plans and timing to phase out 3G services will vary by company and may change. Consult your mobile provider's website for the most up-to-date information. AT&T announced that it phased out its 3G network beginning in February 2022.

2022年1月24日 · The 3G phaseout means that older mobile phones, other devices connected to the 3G network, and some 4G phones that do not support Voice over LTE (VoLTE or HD Voice) will cease to function entirely.

2022年6月30日 · 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. Let's...

On Feb. 22, 2022, AT&T is scheduled to turn off its 3G cellular network. T-Mobile is scheduled to turn its off on July 1, 2022, and Verizon is slated to follow suit on Dec. 31, 2022.

2021年11月18日 · Support for 3G, the 20-year-old wireless network standard, is ending in the US next year, when the major wireless carriers are planning to phase out service.

2022年3月8日 · The vast majority of cellphones in service operate on 4G/LTE networks, and the world has begun the transition to 5G, but as many as 10 million phones in the U.S. still rely on 3G service. In addition, the cellular network functions of some older devices like Kindles, iPads, and Chromebooks are tied to 3G networks. Similarly, some older internet ...

2025年1月15日 · 3G actually stands for ‘third generation’, as it is the third type of access technology that has been made widely commercially available for connecting mobile phones. So it’s used to provide signal to phones, so you can call, text, and access the internet, and the core technology is a lot like 4G and 5G.

3G refers to the third generation of cellular technology that enables mobile telephony. The third-generation standard follows two earlier generations that were deployed on mobile networks and across mobile phones.

3G is the third generation of wireless technology in a long-line of mobile network standards (1G, 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G).