The German luxury automaker advises owners to visit a dealer to have their 3G hardware deactivated. Audi:įor each of the 10 Audi models that will be affected by the 3G shutdown, Audi's website offers an overview of the connected features that will be lost, from online roadside assistance and stolen vehicle locator features to real-time fuel price and traffic light information. The Japanese luxury brand, which is owned by Honda, says drivers should contact a dealer to update their car's hardware if they want to continue using those services after the 3G networks shut down.

Here's a current list of publicly known affected models: Acura:Īcura's website identifies seven different vehicle models with AcuraLink features running on 3G, including real-time traffic and maintenance reminders, emergency calls and enhanced roadside assistance services, as well as some personal concierge services. Other carmakers, like Bentley and Stellantis, have acknowledged that some of their cars will be affected, but have declined to specify which models. T-Mobile plans to shut down its Sprint and T-Mobile 3G networks between March and July. Verizon-aligned brands like Toyota and Lexus might have more time: Verizon says its 3G shutdown will happen ' no later' than December 31. If you're driving certain models from Honda, Nissan or Volvo, you could be affected by AT&T's 3G shutdown. Others will become unable to connect with your smartphone, voice assistants or emergency call services. Some cars will lose the ability to update your location and traffic data while navigating. However, your car might be a different story.Īs multiple auto blogs have pointed out recently, the 3G shutdown will affect dozens of vehicle models released anytime between 20. If your smartphones and tablets were purchased within the past decade, they should have 4G capability, meaning they'll likely be unaffected. First up is AT&T, which will shut down its 3G network on Feb. Every major mobile carrier plans to shut down its 3G network this year, largely to free up mobile bandwidth for upcoming 5G network rollouts.

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