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Old 3G Mobile Phones Face Cutoff as 5G Takes Over

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Telecoms companies are phasing out old 3G networks in favor of newer, faster 5G systems, which could leave owners of older mobile phones without service. Vodafone has already made the switch, leaving behind 3G in favor of more advanced 4G and 5G services.

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