Smartphones With At&t 2G Network

[NetBrakr]

Hi guys,

I am planning to upgrade my phone soon. I am looking to get the Samsung Galaxy Pro cause of the physical keyboard, like my Samsung Epix.

When I look the wireless technology on the Pro, it said it still have 2G and 3G for data. (According to GSMArena)

2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 900 / 2100

Epix

2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100

But I know At&t will get rid of its 2G network soon.

So does this mean I can't use the Pro AND Epix once the 2G is gone?

Thanks all.

[Hook]

Well, it means you can't use them for 2G. You will have to use 3G.

[NetBrakr]

But can I still use voice and text when 3G??? Since according, GSMArena, 3G is only use for data.

[Hook]

But can I still use voice and text when 3G??? Since according, GSMArena, 3G is only use for data.

I think the answer is yes, but someone who actually knows what they are talking about will have to explain it. I think when they say 2G is going away they actually mean 2G for data use.

[Adama D. Brown]

I wouldn't exactly worry. Yes, AT&T is theoretically getting rid of its 2G network, but that's not scheduled to be shut down for good until 2016.

[SGosnell]

Voice and text don't use the data system. 2G is going away because it's obsolete. 3G will eventually be obsolete too, but not this year. Don't fret about it.

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[NetBrakr]

I am confused. :\

[Hook]

Voice and text will be fine. You may not be able to use 2G for data after 2016. What's to be confused about? ;-)

[NetBrakr]

Thanks Hook.

Now I am not worried about my Epix, but I am more worried about the Pro, because according to GSMArena, it recommend for 3G that the frequency of the radio should be either 850 or 1700 or 1900. The Galaxy Pro has non of those frequency. :\

Or it doesn't matter and the voice and text still works after 2016?

[Adama D. Brown]

Worst case, even if you write off all non-3G devices after 2016, those devices are going to be so antiquated it'll be ridiculous. By then you'll probably be able to by a Galaxy S 5 on eBay for twenty bucks.