Wireless companies ending 3G service, starting with AT&T Patrick Varine Monday, Jan. 24, 2022 4:00 p.m. | Monday, Jan. 24, 2022 4:00 p.m. Go Ad-Free Today! AP Metro Creative U.S. wireless companies will phase out 3G technology in 2022, meaning older cellphones will no longer have service - even for 911 calls. Metro Creative U.S. wireless companies will phase out 3G technology in 2022, meaning older cellphones will no longer have service — even for 911 calls. Metro Creative U.S. wireless companies will phase out 3G technology in 2022, meaning older cellphones will no longer have service - even for 911 calls. Share this post: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email