New Nokia 3310

melbury

My OH really wants one of these and I am intending to buy one shortly.

My only concern is how long will the 2G network be around for?

I don't want to buy something that won't work a couple of year's time.

ballyblack

now 3g launched this month


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/09/28/nokia-3310-relaunched-3g-internet/

mickeymouse303

Hmm it is a risk to be honest, I've read quite a few conflicting articles about it as well.

This one might help: http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/781047/Nokia-3310-2G-switch-off-UK-release-date-price

Le_Kirk

I think you will find that a phone on 2G will still work.
Oops, just seen this link.

melbury

Thanks for all of the information.

My OH only wants it for occasional phone calls and texts - doesn't need internet access via his phone.

As I said, my only concern is if it would still function as a telephone if 2G disappears.

Inner_Zone

melbury wrote: »

As I said, my only concern is if it would still function as a telephone if 2G disappears.

How do you think that would happen. The phone won't suddenly become 3G compatible.

Inner_Zone

Susie_Richards wrote: »

Update: Nokia has finally updated the Nokia 3310 with support for 3G networks, making it a worldwide phone. The Nokia 3310 3G will be available from mid-October and will set buyers back by around €69/£60.


http://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/nokia-3310

You missed post#2 then?

melbury

Inner_Zone wrote: »

You missed post#2 then?

No, I read it, sorry I didn't make that clear.

Undoubtedly the 3G version would be considerably more expensive than £49 though.

Just noticed at the bottom of the page they are saying somewhere in the region of £60+, but will the 2G ones that are still for sale now work going forward a few years.

marty2be2000

I really wouldn't worry about 2G going anywhere soon, in the UK at least. Some of the UK does not even yet have 3G coverage, never mind 4G.

Inner_Zone

marty2be2000 wrote: »

I really wouldn't worry about 2G going anywhere soon, in the UK at least. Some of the UK does not even yet have 3G coverage, never mind 4G.

Consider this. A hotel I stay in in Wales has 3 3G, EE 2G and 3G, O2 2G coverage and limited outdoor Vodafone 2G. According to the Vodafone coverage checker it will have 4G coverage later this year but no 3G.