topic Re: Withdrawal of 3G service. in Mobile Network discussions

Withdrawal of 3G service.

methusala1947 — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:12:51 GMT

The 3G system is being closed down in my area to prepare for 5G. I know 4GLTE will continue for a while.

When I buy a 5G device , how can I find out if my current EE SIM card ending ****6429 will work at 5G?

Will I have to get a new mobile number?.

Re: Withdrawal of 3G service.

Chris_B — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:18:45 GMT

@methusala1947 Are you a contract customer? As 5G at present is only available to contract customers. You can always request a replacement sim if needs be and yes you can keep the same number as it’s a replacement sim.

Re: Withdrawal of 3G service.

bristolian — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:43:10 GMT

EE's 3G network was fully closed at the end of January 2024. 4G is currently EE's base coverage.

All non-4G phones will now use 2G permanently.

Re: Withdrawal of 3G service.

methusala1947 — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 10:36:02 GMT

Thanks for reply.

I am not acontract user, I pay by weekly rolling subscription pack which I have had many years.

I was thinking more longer term when 4G closes also, but at nearly 80 yrs maybe I'm being too optimistic !

I use it mainly for internet access ,rather than calls, as I have no landline or broadband WiFi hub or anything like that.

Re: Withdrawal of 3G service.

bristolian — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 10:48:59 GMT

There are no plans for 4G switch-off, now or in the future.

Re: Withdrawal of 3G service.

methusala1947 — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 10:52:22 GMT

I am not acontract user, I pay by weekly rolling subscription pack which I have had many years.

I was thinking more longer term when 4G closes also, but at nearly 80 yrs maybe I'm being too optimistic !

I use it mainly for internet access ,rather than calls, as I have no landline or broadband WiFi hub or anything like that.

Re: Withdrawal of 3G service.

XRaySpeX — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:51:15 GMT

PAYG SIMs currently only operate at 4G.