AT&T in remarks confirmed what should be a long, gradual transition away from GSM and EDGE networks. Company letters, as well as official commentary to MarketWatch, warned customers that their 2G-only devices might lose coverage partly or entirely in "certain areas" of New York City over time. Customers weren't being required to switch, but they were being given free upgrades to 3G-capable devices that would normally have a small contract price, such as the Samsung Evergreen.
