Verizon and AT&T are eliminating analog cell phone service on February 18. Others carriers are likely to follow suit. This won't affect modern cell phones, but may affect older ones. However, this will affect OnStar and similar services for many vehicles. According to this article, Lexus was installing analog systems until 2004, and GM as late as 2005. Even high end Mercedes were shipping with analog communications equipment last year. The Washington Post reports that car users may have been notified.
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