TPG Telecom (Vodafone), Australia: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
TPG Telecom (Vodafone) switched off 2G in June 2018 and switched off 3G in January 2024, according to the sources we checked on 26 October 2026. The table gives each source and how far we trust it; the rest of the page says what this means for IoT devices in Australia.
2G and 3G status at TPG Telecom (Vodafone)
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Switched off | June 2018 | medium | vodafone.com.au, tele.net.in Vodafone Australia (now TPG Telecom) planned 2G GSM decommissioning on 31 Mar 2018; Tele.net dates Australia's 2G switch-off to June 2018. Exact final day not confirmed by a primary source. |
| 3G | Switched off | January 2024 | medium | whistleout.com.au, amta.org.au Gradual switch-off started 15 Dec 2023 and finished in Jan 2024 (WhistleOut; AMTA: switched off as of Jan 2024). Vodafone Australia is now part of TPG Telecom. |
Confidence is high when the operator or the regulator states the date, medium when several independent sources agree, low otherwise. We recheck every month.
What it means for IoT devices on TPG Telecom (Vodafone)
- 2G devices no longer connect to TPG Telecom (Vodafone). Trackers, alarms and meters that only speak GSM/GPRS need a 4G-based replacement, or a SIM that roams onto another network in Australia still running 2G.
- 3G fallback no longer works on TPG Telecom (Vodafone). Devices built for 3G (UMTS) or that fall back to it lose service; 4G devices with 2G fallback are not affected by this closure.
- For new devices, choose 4G-based technologies: LTE Cat-1 bis, LTE-M or NB-IoT where the network offers them.
- Foreign SIMs in Australia: no law we found restricts permanent roaming; mobile operators set the terms. Details on the Australia page.
An M2M.global IoT SIM is not tied to a single network in a country, and its data can reach your cloud without the internet through private delivery.
Other operators in Australia
| Operator | 2G | 3G |
|---|---|---|
| Optus | Switched off, August 2017 | Switched off, 28 October 2024 |
| Telstra | Switched off, 1 December 2016 | Switched off, 28 October 2024 |
All operators and both rules for Australia: IoT connectivity in Australia. Every country: 2G and 3G shutdown dates by country and operator.
Frequently asked questions
When did TPG Telecom (Vodafone) switch off 2G in Australia?
TPG Telecom (Vodafone) switched off its 2G network in June 2018. Vodafone Australia (now TPG Telecom) planned 2G GSM decommissioning on 31 Mar 2018; Tele.net dates Australia's 2G switch-off to June 2018. Exact final day not confirmed by a primary source.
When did TPG Telecom (Vodafone) switch off 3G in Australia?
TPG Telecom (Vodafone) switched off its 3G network in January 2024. Gradual switch-off started 15 Dec 2023 and finished in Jan 2024 (WhistleOut; AMTA: switched off as of Jan 2024). Vodafone Australia is now part of TPG Telecom.