The looming shutdown of 3G networks could leave older adults without a critical communications lifeline. All 3G devices will lose service by the end of the year due to a planned transition to newer ...

When millions of obsolete mobile phones stop working next year, they’ll have plenty of company. In 2022, the nation’s wireless carriers will shut down their 3G data networks to make room for better 4G ...

The shutdown of 3G networks won't just impact your old phone. You may need to replace or update other devices, such as certain medical devices, tablets, smartwatches, vehicle SOS services, home ...

The 3G wireless network was once among the world's hottest innovations. Today, it feels old-fashioned with fifth-generation (5G), and even sixth-generation (6G), networks soon dominating the tech ...

To move its mobile customers over to 4G without service interruptions, AT&T (T), which owns CNN’s parent company, has been providing free replacement phones to many users with a 3G device. It has also ...

I'm not sure if anyone sat you down already to tell you, but the old 3G cellular network that you once loved—the one it's possible you sent your very first sexts on—is shutting down. Most of us have ...

Irish telecoms operator Eir has confirmed that it will begin the shutdown of its 3G network on October 1. According to the ...

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published June 17, 2008. We’ve updated it in advance of the iPhone 3G’s July 11 release to include information that’s come to light since then, including the ...