AT&T to shut down its 2G network by 2017

AT&T is planning to shut down its 2G wireless network by 2017 as part of its plan to expand its faster networks 4G / LTE. The transition will be complete by the end of 2016. Meanwhile according to Fierce Wireless, 12% of AT&T postpaid subscribers are still accessing online data with  2G devices as of 2q2012.  //popherald.com More analysis for AT7T move is here //trefis.com