Samsung will block Galaxy Note7s from connecting to cellular networks

It's time to really surrender your Samsung Galaxy Note7 if you haven't already done so.

Starting on Nov. 18, Note7 phones won't connect to cellular networks...in New Zealand, according to a notice posted on Samsung New Zealand's website.

SEE ALSO: Samsung's revenue and profit plummet after Note7 recall

Devices will not be able to "make calls, use data or send SMS messages." Samsung says it'll be contacting customers from now until Nov. 18 with info on the service disconnection to allow proper time for them to return and replace their defective phones.

Mashable has reached out to Samsung Electronics America to see if the company is planning a similar initiative in the U.S. Read more...

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