T-Mobile To Retire LTE Network By 2028

T-Mobile To Retire LTE Network By 2028

T-Mobile Reportedly Plans To Take Most Of Its LTE Network Offline By 2028 With T-Mobile reportedly plans to take most of its LTE network offline by 2028 , the U.S. carrier is moving full speed toward a future powered entirely by 5G. LTE has been the backbone of mobile connectivity for over a decade, but with 5G becoming the new standard, T-Mobile is ready to phase out older technology and repurpose spectrum for faster, more efficient networks. Image : Google According to a leaked document obtained by The Mobile Report , T-Mobile intends to shut down most of its LTE network by 2028 as it reallocates the majority of its spectrum to 5G Standalone (SA). The plan reportedly leaves just a single 5MHz LTE channel active — enough to support legacy devices and older wearables that still depend on LTE or 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) connections. Why T-Mobile Is Moving Away From LTE The carrier’s strategy reflects the growing dominance of 5G across the United States. LTE is now entering its twilight years, …