MITCHELL, S.D. (KELO.com) — Consumers should be aware that all major mobile carriers, including AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile plan to phase out their 3G networks in 2022.
South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says consumers should start planning for the phase-out now.
Other carriers like Cricket Wireless, Straight Talk, and several Lifeline mobile service providers utilize AT&T, Version, and T-Mobile Networks for service. That means their deadlines may impact your 3G service may impact your service even if your contract is with a different provider.
Nelson says similar phase-outs have occurred before such as shutting down 2G networks in favor of 4G.
(JP Skelly, KORN, contributed this report.)
