T-Mobile to shut down 2G network on February 9, following industry trend

T-Mobile will end its 2G network on February 9, 2025, joining AT&T and Verizon, which shut down their 2G services in 2016 and 2020, respectively. This shift aligns with global trends to focus on faster technologies. The aging 2G technology, launched in 1991, can no longer meet modern demands. T-Mobile noted that customers will benefit from faster speeds on 4G and 5G networks, which can handle more data and users efficiently. While older 2G devices will become largely unusable, some newer models may still work with 4G technology. T-Mobile offers free 5G device replacements for customers with 2G devices, encouraging upgrades to improve service quality.