12/19/2022
Are you ready? The final announced 3G sunset date is December 31, 2022, when Verizon will complete the shutdown of its 3G network.
Any ELD that requires 3G cellular connectivity to perform its functionality will no longer be in compliance with the FMCSA technical specifications in the ELD rule after the 3G network it relies on is sunset.
When in an area that does not support 3G, a 3G device will register a malfunction. In accordance with 49 CFR 395.34, the carrier has 8 days to get the malfunction resolved, in this case by replacement, unless an extension is granted.
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In 2022, 3G networks will begin to shut down, affecting older Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) still in use. Now is a good time to ensure you or your drivers will not have a service disruption.