Concern Over Cellphone Access for Iowa’s Elderly

 (Des Moines, IA) — The 3-G networks will switch off on February 22nd and those who have older cellphones may suddenly find their devices no longer works. A-A-R-P Iowa spokesman, Tom Kamber, says he’s concerned for Iowa’s significant population of senior citizens, especially those in rural areas who don’t use their phones very often. He says those with older flip phones should call their provider and ask if that phone needs to be upgraded. He says that also goes for those who may have 3G-reliant alarms as well. Kamber says most companies are offering free replacement services for 3G-reliant.