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Yes and no. Most new phones will work without 3G just fine, and the majority of our readers should never even notice that something has changed even if they lose access to 3G. But some older hardware can't make the trip.

Within the U.S., it's reasonable to assume that by the end of 2022 there will not be a single major carrier supporting 2G. The same fate awaits 3G. 4G LTE operates under a different scenario, and we can confidently say that 4G will be around for at least another decade.

Verizon plans to shut down its old 3G CDMA network by the end of 2022, which means 3G devices won't be able to make or receive calls. Customers who are still using Verizon's 3G devices will receive basic flip phones similar to their old devices, but that can work on the company's newer 4G mobile network.

Mobile announced that it will finish shutting down Sprint's 3G CDMA network by March 31, 2022 and Sprint's 4G LE network by June 30, 2022.

Will 4G phones continue to work? 4G devices will continue to work. Mobile providers are expected to maintain their 4G networks as they invest in 5G deployment. If your mobile device is more than a few years old, it may be a 3G device.

Below are the dates when carriers will be shutting off 3G networks, according to the FCC: AT&T-February 2022. Verizon-December 31, 2022. T-Mobile-Sprint's 3G CDMA network by March 31, 2022; Sprint's 4G LTE network by June 30, 2022; T-Mobile's 3G UMTS network by July 1, 2022.

On Android smartphones, go to settings > Network settings > mobile network. It should give you a dropdown menu of mobile standards such as 2G, 3G or LTE (4G). If you don't see 4G or LTE, then your smartphone doesn't support the standard.