As for other parts of the world, in the U.K., wireless carriers EE and BT are both targeting 2023 to turn off their 3G networks. There are a couple reasons why carriers are ready to pull the plug on 3G, and the first comes down to progress. else if (languages === "Korean") { Crazy, right? Now, the major carriers are phasing out 3G technology in the United States and some markets abroad. However, the 2G network will eventually be phased out. @Consumer_Cell I'm so upset, I raved about consumer cellular to my best friend & I picked the moto G pure unfortunately they said he didn't qualify for the 1$ down & 5$ extra a month! As wireless carriers begin shutting down old 3G connections, there are a couple of issues. Just trying to scare me into buying a new phone from them? Follow him at @PhilipMichaels. Price: $15-$55/mo. The problem for the industry came in part because of the coronavirus pandemic. 3G network technology has been around in the United States for two decades. } If you really want Intl coverages, buy another phone. Having problems? Note: These are dates for completing the shutdowns. HondaLink Concierge: Personal concierge services to make hotel, restaurant, or airline reservations.HondaLink Link: Dashboard, Vehicle Notifications, Vehicle Health Report, Send Destination. 4G coverage has had a long time to expand in the U.S. and while it's not 100% perfect, it does cover most people. All Infiniti vehicles equipped with telematics hardware compatible for use with the 3G cellular network will be unable to access Infiniti InTouch Services and Infiniti Connection features. Canceled services: HondaLink Remote: Remote Start and Stop, Security Alarm Alert, Amazon Alexa Skill, Remote Lock and Unlock, Find My Car, Geofence Alert, Speed Alert, Destination by Voice, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Driver Feedback. Keep your eyes open for any deals on iphone 7 / 8; I see these occasionally at fairly low prices ($200 ish range). 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. Consumer Cellular outages have been causing frustration for many of the company's customers. Remedy: Acura claims that dealers can install a "new device" for AcuraLink services. The situation with cars is really complicated. In the last three months, how would you rate Consumer Cellular? It's impossible to work with their customer service. So depending on where you're going and whether you have roaming on your plan, you may still end up connecting to 2G or 3G here and there. Spoke to an agent and they were so friendly & helpful! However, some people may fall through the cracksfor instance, if you're using a hand-me-down phone for which your carrier doesn't have a current ownership record. No one from the call center seems to understand the issue. The good news is that every carrier offers 4G voice phones; you can also purchase them unlocked. T-Mobile will first shut down Sprint's 3G network on March 31 remember, the two carriers have merged with T-Mobile absorbing Sprint's customers and T-Mobile's own 3G network is targeted for a July shutdown. Remedy: Certain cars can be upgraded for free at the dealer; others will be ineligible. // The British government is aiming to have eliminated both 2G and 3G by 2033 at the latest. @Consumer_Cell creating a #PIN should be a private processthe customer service representative shouldnt be setting it up. In my experience, it's extremely unreliable as a consumer mobile phone system. //-->