3G service closing out.

[ThinkPad560X]

So I heard today from someone at work said they got a letter from Verizon that their cellphone is not going to be supported soon and will have to buy a new one. Is that meaning 3G is going to be discontinued soon? I still own and like using my Motorola Razr V3m, which I think is the last up to date model of this cellphone. And I think this is 3G, I bought this new back in 2007.

[DaKKS]

I seriously doubt they're shutting down 3G. Verizon gets these brain farts on occasion and the ban certain phones from their network. I know that they did it with the HTC Harrier and the Droid. Although both were "unbanned" shortly after. I was hoping to use my Harrier when I was in the US last time, but it was a bust. Besides, this CDMA crap gives me headache.

This is just stunt they pull whenever they notice that too many people use old phones. Its a marketing thing, to force you to buy a new phone (and a bloody pricey contract).

[ajkula66]

Is that meaning 3G is going to be discontinued soon?.

No way no how. Period. Guaranteed.

[elray]

The announcement this October claimed a 2021 shutdown, with at least a 10-year warning.
Verizon later amended their statement, stating that they have not decided on a shutdown date.

These type of shutdowns create havoc for M2M gear, and require years of advance planning.

It won't be happening anytime in the next five years.

[bill bolton]

So I heard today from someone at work said they got a letter from Verizon that their cellphone is not going to be supported soon and will have to buy a new one. Is that meaning 3G is going to be discontinued soon?

If you haven't actually read the letter, perhaps you should do that before getting concerned. I suspect that what you heard wasn't the complete story.

Cheers,

Bill B.