Will 4G phones be obsolete soon?

The largest three American mobile providers are all phasing out their 3G networks in 2022, meaning customers will need 4G or 5G phones to continue receiving service. Mobile service providers are planning on “sunsetting” their 3G networks in 2022.

How long will 4G be around?

The first 4G LTE sunset announcements are expected after 2030, which means that companies can safely invest in 4G-based IoT solutions today and for the foreseeable future.

Will 4G phones still work on 5G?

5G isn’t replacing 4G any time soon. In fact, they will coexist and work together. 5G capable phones can actually use both 4G and 5G technology.

Which phones will be obsolete in 2022?

A lot of older cellphones, including the iPhone 5, iPhone 5S and Samsung Galaxy S4, will become obsolete in 2022 as mobile providers make the switch to 5G networks.

How long can I use a 4G phone?

4G will remain great (for some) Parts of the US, particularly some rural areas, may not have 5G for years, and there are some devices, like smart locks and other smart home products, that may use 4G for a decade or longer. Until they do get an upgrade, 4G is more than enough for Internet of Things devices.

What phones are compatible with 4G?

4G LTE compatible phones

• iPhone7.
• iPhone 7 Plus.
• iPhone 5s.
• iPhone 6.
• iPhone 6s.
• iPhone 6s Plus.
• iPhone SE.
• iPhone 5c.

How long until 5G is widespread?

Research hints that 5G sensors connected to these systems will bring about better-informed and faster business decisions. However, with 5G not expected to be widespread until at least 2025, 4G will still be in high demand.

Will a 3G phone work on a 4G network?

Unfortunately, the ability to access the 4G network depends on your phone’s capability. So, if you have a 3G phone, you won’t have access to the 4G network. On the CDMA network, a 3G phone can access the 3G network, a 4G phone can access the regular 4G network and an LTE phone can access the 4G LTE network.

When will 4G cell phones be phased out?

Therefore, no one really knows when 4G will be phased out because cell phones that are 5G-capable will still be using 4G technology for quite some time to come. Which carriers in US are offering 5G cell phone service? All four of the major carriers in US of A – Verizon, Sprint, AT-T and T-Mobile have launched their 5G network.

Will 5G make 4G obsolete?

LTE, which stands for Long Term Evolution, will be around for at least 10 years, so 5G will not make LTE obsolete any time soon. Having put our fears to rest that 5G will make 4G obsolete, how do you choose where to invest? LTE technology is stable and will be available long term, and 5G is exciting and emerging.

Is your 4G phone destined for the junk heap?

5G buzz is everywhere. Billboards display the latest, fastest gadgets like Samsung’s Galaxy S10 5G, TV ads tout the benefits of the fast speeds and carriers are jockeying for title of best 5G network. But with 5G networks in the US only a few months old, your 4G phone isn’t destined for the junk heap yet.

Will 4G LTE become unavailable in the future?

Fortunately, there is no danger of 4G LTE becoming unavailable for at least a decade. Nevertheless, there are use cases where 5G is a more desirable choice, and those are some of the top candidates for adopting the bleeding edge.