T-Mobile的4G LTE网络将于2035年退役,将用户推向5G,到2028年全面过渡。 T-Mobile is retiring its 4G LTE network by 2035, pushing users to 5G, with full transition by 2028.

T-Mobile正开始逐步淘汰其4G LTE网络,从2026年开始重新定位5G服务的频谱,预计到2035年全部退休。 T-Mobile is beginning to phase out its 4G LTE network, repurposing spectrum for 5G services starting in 2026, with full retirement expected by 2035. 到2028年,将只剩下一个狭窄的5兆赫LTE频道来支持遗留装置。 By 2028, only a narrow 5 MHz LTE channel will remain to support legacy devices. 新设备必须支持 5G 独立(SA) 从2026年1月开始。 New devices must support 5G Standalone (SA) starting January 2026. 虽然大多数智能手机用户的5G性能将得到改善,但旧的LTE专用或非独立5G电话可能失去服务。 While most smartphone users will see improved 5G performance, older LTE-only or non-standalone 5G phones may lose service. T-Mobile也正在扩大与Starlink的卫星服务, 支持WessApp和Google地图等应用程序。 T-Mobile is also expanding its satellite service with Starlink, supporting apps like WhatsApp and Google Maps. T-Mobile与AT&T和Verizon不同, Verizon尚未宣布类似的LTE关闭计划。 The move sets T-Mobile apart from AT&T and Verizon, which have not announced similar LTE shutdown plans.