BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Starting in 2022, the 3G mobile network will be shutting down in Maine, impacting older cellphones and some other devices that connect to the internet, according to the Federal Communications Commission. Each telecommunications company will take down their 3G networks at different times next year, the Bangor Daily News reported Thursday. 3G was introduced in 2001 and is being replaced by faster networks like 5G that can support more users, the newspaper reported. People should contact their mobile phone carrier or the device manufacturer for details on what devices will be impacted and if they are offering any deals or incentives for trading in older devices. For copyright information, check with the distributor of this item, Bangor Daily News.

Source: Daily Sun November 19, 2021 10:47 UTC