Starting on the first day of 2022, many mobile carriers began phasing out 3G coverage in order to make room for more advanced network services. This will affect anyone who relies on older cell phones, medical devices, tablets, smart watches, SOS vehicle services and security systems. Once 3G is phased out, older 3G phones and devices – and certain older 4G phones – will no longer be able to make calls, including 911, or send texts. 

Contact your mobile provider or consult your provider’s website for more information about their 3G retirement plan and whether your phone, or other connected device, may be affected.