Dallas, Texas - The dawn of the 5G era is also the beginning of the end for 3G. Big phone companies are dropping support for 3G this year, and AT&T is pulling coverage as of Tuesday.

As seen by 9to5mac, AT&T is dropping 3G coverage, which means older smartphones won't have data or voice services starting February 22.

The move is part of the company's plans to invest more in 5G infrastructure, since apparently keeping 3G online is no longer a priority.

The telecommunications giant does have a support guide that breaks down how the shutdown will affect users who rely on 3G for internet access and phone calls.

Since old phones don't have the necessary technical requirements to handle newer connectivity options, they are basically reduced to Wi-Fi use, but AT&T has a guide on how to upgrade.

According to CNN, other devices will be impacted as well, such as home security systems, and traffic notifications and collision detection features in cars, but for many products a software update is all that is needed to upgrade to 4G.

Other telecom companies will join the 3G shutdown-club throughout the year, with Verizon shutting down 3G coverage at the end of the year, and T-Mobile ending Sprint LTE services at the end of June.

But hey, before 3G goes away, here's a massive shoutout to anyone still rocking an old smartphone!