Major cell phone carriers are boasting higher speeds with the coming of the 5G network, but they will also phase out 3G by year’s end rendering older cells useless: No data, text or calls, including to 911. It is likely to be have a high negative affect on older people, according to Tom Kamber of AARP. Older cell phones, some car navigation and emergency services, home security systems, and even some medical devices may be deemed useless without taking action. Elders will be out completely and could have tremendous impacts on emergency services. It’s a golden opportunity for some digital hygiene by considering an upgrade, Kamber says. AT&T will shutter 3G in February; T-Mobile by July; and Verizon by year’s end. Some car makers like Honda are offering a free upgrade window on some models. Honda’s shutdown ends in February. (Source: CNN 01/27/2) 3G to 5G will leave millions of devices obsolete (wlox.com)
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