As of a few days ago (June 30th), Sprint’s LTE network was finally retired by its new owner, T-Mobile. Sprint’s 3G CDMA network was shut down earlier this year, so this is just the next part of their Network Evolution process. Along with this retirement comes the shut down of T-Mobile’s own 3G UMTS network […]
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What is the Latest on the T-Mobile and Sprint Network Shutdowns?
Since the Sprint and T-Mobile merged in April 2020, T-Mobile has been hard at work to combine assets with Sprint to provide nationwide 5G service. As more coverage gets rolled out to major cities as well as small towns, older technology must be phased out. T-Mobile is providing time and assistance to all its customers […]
Did T-Mobile Delay the Sprint 3G Network Shut Down?
Good news for Sprint customers that are still relying on 3G services comes from T-Mobile today. The 3G shutdown was actually scheduled for today, but it has since been pushed back to May 31, 2022. This comes after a delay they set back in January, when they said they would extend it for “partners.” Only […]
When Will Sprint’s 3G Network Shut Down?
AT&T’s 3G network was the first of the carriers’ to be shut down. Next on the list is Sprint. Since its merger with T-Mobile in April 2020, this network is currently controlled by T-Mobile. The sunset of the Sprint 3G (CDMA) network is part of T-Mobile’s network evolution plan to make LTE and 5G services […]
T-Mobile Wins Big in New Ookla Performance Study
T-Mobile is boasting about its 5G service again, with an announcement that it came out on top in a new Ookla study. This measured things like 5G speed, performance and availability. In the announcement, they added that it would be moving forward with turning on its 5G carrier aggregation (CA), both with 2.5 GHz and […]
T-Mobile To Notify Sprint Customers of 3G Sunset
Customers with Sprint 3G dependent devices will be receiving a letter from T-Mobile stating on January 1, 2022, Sprint’s older 3G (CDMA) network will be retired. If they are still using a device that is dependent on Sprint’s 3G network or that does not support VoLTE, they will need to upgrade to a more modern […]
5G is on its way to Chicago
A large thick cable that is coiled up laying on the roof of a parking garage in snow will be helping bring the 5G service to Chicago. Telecommunications Contractors will be installing this equipment for Sprints 5G Network. The installation of the 5G equipment will take place throughout Chicago. Equipment will be installed on top […]
