Original iPhone Loses Its Last Cellular Network as T-Mobile Kills 2G
T-Mobile has retired its 2G GSM network, marking the end of 2G service from all three major carriers in the United States. The shutdown affects legacy devices, including the original iPhone, which can no longer connect to any cellular network. This change also impacts other IoT accessories, such as smartphones, alarm panels, and payment terminals, that relied on 2G for connectivity.
- ▪T-Mobile's 2G network shutdown was planned and customers were given time to transition to other services.
- ▪The end of 2G service affects not only the original iPhone but also other legacy devices and IoT accessories.
- ▪AT&T and Verizon had previously ended support for 2G in 2017 and 2020, respectively.
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Original iPhone Loses Its Last Cellular Network as T-Mobile Kills 2GThursday August 6, 2026 4:19 pm PDT by Juli CloverT-Mobile retired its 2G GSM network on Monday, August 3, which means all three major carriers in the United States have now ended 2G service. T-Mobile kept its 2G network active because it still had some legacy customers who were using it. Some customers visiting the United States and using international roaming carrier agreements for connectivity also needed 2G for voice calling, but T-Mobile worked with carriers globally to prepare for the end of its 2G network. Customers who were still on T-Mobile's 2G network were warned well ahead of time about the shutdown and given time to transition.
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