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Originally Posted by j.p.s
I think that is for buying books on device and that OTA downloads still work for wifi capable devices and also for 3G where 3G hasn't been shut down yet.
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Originally Posted by issybird
I believe that the first and second gen Kindles only had 2G access and no WiFi connectivity. So once the 2G access was ended, the devices could no longer direct download books at all. But IMO, the owners of those devices were generously compensated; some even got totally free Kindles IIRC. Devices do obsolete, after all, and I don't think they were owed that.
The later non-touch Kindles can no longer access the store, but can still connect to WiFi and download books purchased on other devices.
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Originally Posted by lkmiller
Ah, I forgot 2G was even a thing! That must be what I was (mis)remembering.  |
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Originally Posted by lkmiller
Yes, I believe you're right. That they shut off the free 3G or whatever it was.
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Something people may find interesting.
I live in the UK (which is not scheduled to switch off 2G and 3G connectivity in full for many years yet), and have the following Kindle devices with cellular connectivity:
- Kindle 2 International (with AT&T SIM)
- Kindle DX Graphite International (with AT&T SIM)
- Kindle Keyboard (with Vodafone Netherlands SIM)
All of these devices still connect OK to the cellular network - I checked a few days ago. All three are able to download books.
The international devices have an AT&T SIM in them, and can roam onto most of the UK networks - this provides both 2G and 3G connectivity.
The Kindle Keyboard was sold specifically for the European market, and has a European SIM. This only roams on the Vodafone UK network, and the older Kindles (pre 10th gen) only support Vodafone UK's 2G frequencies (not 3G).