GSM/3G network in Lärz

[irrelevant]

So I've been using a perfect little 3G phone for the last 17 yrs, and categorically refuse a smartphone. The new 4G pensioner's phone I've been forced to get is SO much worse functionality wise, and I'd be thrilled to revert back to my beloved old phone during the festival if possible (I can elsewhere).

Does anyone know if the GSM/3G network still is functional in Lärz?

[ding3ns]

3G is over and switched off everywhere in Germany. Not sure how well 2G will work at a huge festival, it probably won't.

[irrelevant]

Ooh no. But thanks for the prompt reply nonetheless.

My phone worked fine last year, though unsure on which network.

[Knülli]

So I've been using a perfect little 3G phone for the last 17 yrs, and categorically refuse a smartphone. The new 4G pensioner's phone I've been forced to get is SO much worse functionality wise, and I'd be thrilled to revert back to my beloved old phone during the festival if possible (I can elsewhere).

Does anyone know if the GSM/3G network still is functional in Lärz?

Just came here to say that I feel you. I used my old Nokia phone as long as possible. Now, I switched to one of these 4G pensioner's phone as 4G is neccessary in some areas and I do not want a smartphone. This pensioner's phone looks like an old nokia, but has only power for like 2 days and can save 30 sms messages. I feel really fooled by this "new" technology, lol.

[irrelevant]

So I've been using a perfect little 3G phone for the last 17 yrs, and categorically refuse a smartphone. The new 4G pensioner's phone I've been forced to get is SO much worse functionality wise, and I'd be thrilled to revert back to my beloved old phone during the festival if possible (I can elsewhere).

Does anyone know if the GSM/3G network still is functional in Lärz?

Just came here to say that I feel you. I used my old Nokia phone as long as possible. Now, I switched to one of these 4G pensioner's phone as 4G is neccessary in some areas and I do not want a smartphone. This pensioner's phone looks like an old nokia, but has only power for like 2 days and can save 30 sms messages. I feel really fooled by this "new" technology, lol.

Aww, thank you so much for the commiseration! I'll trade you your 30 SMS for conversations and voice messages longer than 13 sek (yes, you read that correctly). My old phone had max 3 mins for MMS. You can imagine ...

I feel a little less alone now, at least.<3

[mfgpatrick]

Wtf I‘m a little shocked right now tbh. I‘m still using a smartphone but w/o any social media and was thinking about switching to an old phone for quite some time now. Is this a germany problem or is this going to happen anywhere eventually? I always assumed 3G would still work, like it‘s sort of backwards compatible

[irrelevant]

Wtf I‘m a little shocked right now tbh. I‘m still using a smartphone but w/o any social media and was thinking about switching to an old phone for quite some time now. Is this a germany problem or is this going to happen anywhere eventually? I always assumed 3G would still work, like it‘s sort of backwards compatible

Happen everywhere. They're making room for the 5G that nobody asked for (or needs). There's only so much bandwidth and it's gotta be shared apparently. I also was blissfully ignorant before learning this, and of the same assumption as you.