Withdrawal of 3G service.

[methusala1947]

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?. 

[Chris_B]

@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.     

[bristolian]

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.

[methusala1947]

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. 

[bristolian]

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

[methusala1947]

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. 

[XRaySpeX]

PAYG SIMs currently only operate at 4G.