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To obtain more detailed information regarding country-specific coverage and network sunsets, please reach out to your dedicated sales manager.
To obtain more detailed information regarding country-specific coverage and network sunsets, please reach out to your dedicated sales manager.


Effective from: November 14, 2025
Effective from: April 21, 2026
 
[[Category: Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ]]

Latest revision as of 08:49, 21 April 2026

Main Page > Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ > Preparing for the 2G and 3G Sunsets

As mobile technology continues to evolve, many network operators are phasing out older generations of connectivity. The shutdown of 2G and 3G networks - commonly referred to as sunsetting - allows operators to free up valuable spectrum and resources for newer technologies such as 4G LTE and 5G.

This page contains information for announced 2G/3G network shutdowns (information source – GSMA.com) in countries, where Teltonika Connectivity Solution provides coverage. The table below is used for informational purposes, and Teltonika Telematics cannot be held responsible for its accuracy. Since the information is subject to change, we regularly update the content whenever new verified data becomes available.

The planned closure date is the date when the last of the available network operators will cease providing 2G/3G network service. If a certain country is not on the list, it means, that operators in this country have either not reported 2G/3G closure dates yet, or 2G/3G networks are already unavailable in the specific country.

2G Sunset

Report Country 2G 2G Closure Date
FRANCE Planned Closure 12/31/2026
GUYANA Planned Closure 3/31/2027
LITHUANIA Planned Closure 12/31/2028
NETHERLANDS Planned Closure 12/1/2027
ROMANIA Planned Closure 12/31/2030
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES Planned Closure 3/31/2027
SLOVENIA Planned Closure 12/31/2030
SOUTH AFRICA Planned Closure 12/31/2027
SWEDEN Planned Closure 12/31/2027
UNITED KINGDOM Planned Closure 12/31/2033
UNITED STATES Planned Closure. Started 2G sunset started in 2025. End date is not defined.

3G Sunset

Report Country 3G 3G Closure Date
ANDORRA Planned Closure 9/1/2026
ANGUILLA Planned Closure 3/31/2029
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA Planned Closure 3/31/2027
CANADA Planned Closure Information not available
CYPRUS Planned Closure 12/31/2027
FRANCE Planned Closure 12/31/2028
GERMANY Planned Closure 12/31/2030
GRENADA Planned Closure 3/31/2031
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES Planned Closure 3/31/2031
SPAIN Planned Closure 12/31/2027
UKRAINE Planned Closure 12/31/2030


To obtain more detailed information regarding country-specific coverage and network sunsets, please reach out to your dedicated sales manager.

Effective from: April 21, 2026