3G networking revolutionized wireless internet connectivity two decades ago. Now, wireless companies are ridding themselves of the increasingly outdated technology to make way for faster wireless networks, especially 5G. But, what will be the ramifications of shutting down 3G, and who will this change affect the most?

Read Rebecca Heilweil’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/22912235/3g-shutting-down-att-verizon-tmobile

Today’s episode was produced by Jon Ehrens, engineered by Melissa Pons, and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. 

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