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b1963
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Hello all

Just enquiring to do with the new 5g that coming. Some one told my partner that his old samsung phone(basic key one an not android, so no internet on it) wont work an he will have to buy a new one. Is this true?? he only uses it now n then so doesnt want a fancy phone as he calls it lol just his basic one. If anyone can help please do??  he dont want a new one if he can help it ( he not tech minded)

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XRaySpeX
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@b1963 : 5G has already come long time but if his phone is not capable of 5G (or even 4G) he can still make calls & send texts with it.

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bristolian
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The 5G network has been being built out for many years now, but there's nothing inherently wrong with 4G!

It sounds like your partner may have a 3G phone which, with 3G now switched-off nationally, will be using 2G for calls & texts permanently.