Got an interesting email from my Sierra Wireless guy. Seems 3G is biting the dust.
June 30: AT&T’s 3G Activation Deadline Is Almost Here
What Is Happening?
In preparation for the shutdown of their 3G network on February 22, 2022, AT&T will stop activating 3G devices after June 30, 2019.
How Does This Impact My 3G Devices?
* Deployed Devices: All existing 3G devices can remain active until the February 22, 2022, network shutdown date.
* Inventory Devices: All 3G devices in your inventory that will be put in service between July 1, 2019 and February 22, 2022, MUST have SIMs activated PRIOR to the June 30, 2019 3G activation deadline.
Here’s How Sierra Wireless Will Help You Prepare For The AT&T 3G Activation Deadline:
Sierra Wireless has arranged with AT&T to let you bulk order 3G SIMs before June 30, 2019, and activate those SIMs on a low-cost data rate plan until the devices are deployed in the field. This rate plan includes no data allowance. Once deployed, customers will move the SIMs to their regular rate plan to allow data services.
What Do I Need To Do? *Assess your inventory of 3G devices that will need to be deployed.
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