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End of an era: T-Mobile finally closes the door on 2G for good
www.androidauthority.com/t-mobile-2g-service-3693986/
Android AuthorityEnd of an era: T-Mobile finally closes the door on 2G for good3G's long gone, and 4G's days are numbered, but up until today, T-Mobile was still offering 2G cellular service.
Replying to @return2ozma@lemmy.world
So many automated services still rely on 2G
Replying to @Zwuzelmaus@feddit.org
Someone I know got screwed over when 3G shut down. Their business used an alarm system with a 3G modem (using a cheap data-only SIM card).
The “updated” version requires subscriptions, an app, and goes through manufacturer’s servers, so more expensive, and several more points of failure.
Replying to @Yaky@slrpnk.net
I have an older EV that used 3G for app access and maybe other stuff I haven’t noticed. It still runs but I can’t do things like tell it to preheat/cool the cabin from my phone. Its not an issue for me personally, the car has a timer function, and I can just set it to cool down at x time.
But its interesting seeing abandoned protocols.
Replying to @CADmonkey@lemmy.world
You can get an updated modem from Nissan if you wanted. My boss did that, but I don’t remember the cost.
Replying to @talentedkiwi@sh.itjust.works
The Android Auto still works, but to be completely and embarassingly honest, I have had a car with bluetooth for ten years and I think I have only used it once. I’m just weird like that. I just put some tunes on a USB and its good enough.