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T-Mobile's 2G network is still alive and kicking despite impending shutdown

While T-Mobile committed to shutting its 2G network on February 9, 2025, the are still alive and kicking. The brand will continue to support this network as it transitions customers to new devices. It ...
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T-Mobile sets final shutdown date for its aging 2G network

T-Mobile will shut down its 2G network on February 9, 2025, after multiple delays. Eligible users can exchange their 2G devices for a free 5G phone by visiting T-Mobile stores. T-Mobile plans to ...
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T-Mobile’s 2G Networks Are Being Put To Bed Next Month

T-Mobile is the last of the US Big Three to still have its 2G networks up, but not for long. Image: Peter Holden/TalkAndroid Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some articles.
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Vodafone: 2G to be phased out by 2028 and new eCall generation

Vodafone is retiring its 2G network and has finalized its plans to shut down the nearly 40-year-old mobile technology. The company will deactivate 2G services for residential and business customers in ...
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2G Networks Are a Security Nightmare: How to Protect Yourself

While 4G and 5G technologies continue to grow and dominate the landscape, 2G networks are making headlines once again—not for their benefits, but for their significant security risks. Though 2G has ...
Android

Old phones to become obsolete as T-Mobile is shutting down 2G network

It appears that T-Mobile is finally shutting down its older 2G network. The telco was expected to pull the plug on the 2G services in April this year. However, the company delayed the shutdown for ...
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Deutsche Telekom to retire 2G network in 2028

Deutsche Telekom has announced plans to retire its 2G mobile network in the summer of 2028. According to the carrier, it expects to completely switch off the network by June 30, 2028. The telco said ...
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Vodafone UK to retire 2G network during 2030

Vodafone UK has confirmed that it will phase out its legacy 2G network during 2030. The carrier noted yesterday (September 22) that it aims to free up spectrum from its 2G network. On the same day, ...
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T-Mobile's Aging 2G Network Will Shut Down Next Year

David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile and gaming spaces. Over the last decade, he's reviewed phones for TechRadar as well as covered tech, gaming, and culture for Engadget, Popular Mechanics ...
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T-Mobile announces start of 2G network phaseout

Sanuj is a tech enthusiast with a passion for exploring smartphones, tablets, and smart wearables. He started his tech journey with a Lumia smartphone, diving into Windows Phone. Later, he switched to ...
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UK's Digital Poverty Alliance warns telcos over 2G/3G switch off

The UK's Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) has warned that the shutdown of 2G and 3G networks could leave millions behind. As telcos in the UK continue to sunset legacy networks, the DPA outlined its ...