Tag Archives: CDMA Shutdown

T-Mobile’s 3G shutdown will affect some older Google Pixel devices

T-Mobile is scheduled to start shutting off its 3G network support in July. And for customers who still use a non-VoLTE-supported device, that also means the end of their voice calling services, even in emergencies. This also means older Google Pixel devices will no longer be usable. To prepare for this change, Google already rolled out a VoLTE roaming update to some of its most popular devices, such as the following: Google Pixel 3aGoogle Pixel 3a XLGoogle … [read full article]

T-Mobile Prepaid is giving away free OnePlus Nord N200 5G to eligible 3G trade-ins

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If you’re still using a 3G-powered device, you may need to start shopping for a replacement device pretty soon. This is because the major carriers in the country are all shutting down their 3G network to give way for 5G.  T-Mobile already started shutting down Sprint’s 3G network a few days ago. And this is expected to be completed over the next couple of months. Meanwhile, for T-Mobile legacy, you have until July 1st to change your … [read full article]

Report: T-Mobile delays CDMA shutdown again

Update: 3/30/2022 2:33 pm: A T-Mobile spokesperson reached out to us regarding this earlier report. According to the spokesperson, they are proceeding with the shutdown on March 31st. But they will be migrating customers in some areas over the next 60 days, which is normal in a network transition process. T-Mo says the network will be completely turned off by no later than May 31st. Here is their statement: “We are proceeding as planned with the orderly … [read full article]

Leaked insider document details Sprint migration timeline

T-Mobile intends to push through with its Sprint migration this year and they are starting to take action. One of the things that T-Mobile will be focusing on under this network shutdown is to migrate Sprint customers to their own billing system. And as revealed by The T-Mo Report, it looks like the full migration process has already started.  The publication shared an internal slide that comes from T-Mobile’s … [read full article]

T-Mobile postpones CDMA shutdown date for another three months

T-Mobile has just announced that it will be delaying its CDMA shutdown by a few months.  Originally, T-Mobile planned to shutdown the network by January 1, 2022; which will give partners “plenty of time and resources to take care of their customers as well.” But based on the Un-carrier’s recent announcement, they decided to postpone the shutdown by another three months.  T-Mobile says that its partners “haven’t followed through on their responsibility to help their customers through … [read full article]

T-Mobile unveils official network shutdown dates

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It’s official! T-Mobile has given a date for its Sprint shutdown date.  The Un-Carrier published an official network retirement page on its website. According to the website, the Sprint shutdown date continues to follow the original date. But T-Mo has moved its T-Mobile 3G UMTS network shutdown date from October to July 1, 2022.  The information doesn’t reveal a timeline for T-Mobile’s 2G shutdown. As guessed by this report, it’s … [read full article]

DoJ has “grave concerns” on T-Mobile’s CDMA shutdown schedule

Last week, a leaked internal document revealed important shutdown dates that T-Mobile has lined up for both T-Mobile and Sprint. Today, antitrust officials at the Department of Justice expressed their “grave concerns” about this. More specifically, they expressed their concerns on T-Mo’s plans to shut down the wireless network being used by Boost Mobile customers.   These concerns were addressed by the department today as the Division looked … [read full article]

Leaked internal document reveals important Sprint shutdown dates

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When T-Mobile first revealed its plans to purchase Sprint, many couldn’t help but wonder what it would mean for Sprint and its subscribers. People knew it was only a matter of time before T-Mo would eventually shut down the brand and assume its existing subscribers. Thanks to a leaked document, it looks like we’re finally getting some dates.  As shared by a report, an internal screenshot reveals T-Mobile’s … [read full article]

Leaked document reveals possible Sprint LTE network shut down date

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Ever since T-Mobile acquired Sprint last year, the company has been vocal about its plans to shut down Sprint’s CDMA signal on January 1, 2022. But many seem to have forgotten about Sprint’s LTE network.  As revealed by a newly leaked document, it’s possible that T-Mobile could be shutting down Sprint’s LTE network on June 30, 2022.  Although T-Mobile has not yet confirmed this target date, many are already talking about what could potentially happen once the … [read full article]

T-Mobile officially reveals Sprint’s CDMA 3G network shut down date

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It’s official! T-Mobile will be shutting down Sprint’s CDMA 3G network on January 1, 2022.  The information was revealed in an internal memo that was obtained by this report. The memo details the company’s plans to continue building the best 5G network in the country and in doing so, the older technologies will be retired.  The memo also reveals some important things to know on how this … [read full article]