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		usr1106 on Sept 30, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Some Pixel owners still can't dial 911 during an e... I thought 3G networks have been shut down in the US? (Not living there but I remotely maintain some devices with cellular modems over there, so the topic has somewhat of professional interest.)

spacebouy on Sept 30, 2023 [–]

They have not. 2G networks have been shut down, however.

joecool1029 on Sept 30, 2023 | [–]

Incorrect, T-Mobile's 2G network is active until this coming April. Both their 3G networks (theirs and the Sprint legacy one) are shut down as they used more spectrum. Keeping GSM going the spectrum use is minimal.

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