Discontinued 3G Networks , Are Affecting Millions of Vehicle Owners.<br />CNBC reports that as AT&T disabled its 3G network, millions of vehicles in the United States <br />will be without some emergency features.<br />CNBC reports that as AT&T disabled its 3G network, millions of vehicles in the United States <br />will be without some emergency features.<br />Experts say the shutdown, or network sunset, will affect older models of cellphones, home security systems .<br />Experts say the shutdown, or network sunset, will affect older models of cellphones, home security systems .<br />and vehicles that regularly use <br />3G networks for updates and <br />remote communication.<br />While some owners will likely experience no changes, others will lose features such as automatic emergency response and real-time navigation services.<br />This is crazy times, when you think about it. 3G did not come out that long ago and the first sunset is already happening. , Kenny Hawk, CEO Mojio, via CNBC.<br />According to CNBC, the discontinuation <br />of 3G won't make any vehicle obsolete, though resale values of cars whose functions have been compromised may be negatively affected.<br />AT&T is the first provider to discontinue <br />its 3G services. T-Mobile and Verizon <br />are expected to wind down their <br />services later this year.<br />AT&T is the first provider to discontinue <br />its 3G services. T-Mobile and Verizon <br />are expected to wind down their <br />services later this year.<br />AT&T is the first provider to discontinue <br />its 3G services. T-Mobile and Verizon <br />are expected to wind down their <br />services later this year.<br />Experts say telecommunications companies have authorized 3G network shutdowns to <br />free up space and infrastructure to support 5G.<br />AT&T contends its given car <br />manufacturers plenty of time to <br />prepare for life without 3G.<br />AT&T contends its given car <br />manufacturers plenty of time to <br />prepare for life without 3G.<br />Since February of 2019, we have worked with automotive manufacturers to help them transition their connected cars to newer technology, AT&T, via statement.<br />According to CNBC, despite the advanced warning, some automakers continued to install devices in cars reliant on 3G infrastructure as recently as 2021