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ATT’s botched network update caused yesterday’s major wireless outage
(arstechnica.com)
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this post was submitted on 23 Feb 2024
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My understanding is that emergency services are either 2G or a mesh infrastructure (perhaps both? I am still learning tech.
No there is dedicated LTE and 5G bans for First Responders. Normal users can use it, but when First Responders connect to it they deprioritze everyone else on the band.
Than what is 2G still used for?
ATT doesn't have a 2G network anymore. They phased it out in 2017.
Good to know thank you for that information.
No problem, home slice.
Emergency services use 4g LTE when they're connecting through a hotspot. They’re still have local radio communications, but anything network wise is regular 4g.