A1, Austria: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
A1 plans to switch off 2G on 31 May 2028 and switched off 3G on 3 June 2025, 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 Austria.
2G and 3G status at A1
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Planned | 31 May 2028 | high | a1.net, rtr.at A1 plans to switch off 2G/GSM nationwide on 31 May 2028; afterwards only 4G and 5G. RTR: first Austrian 2G shutdowns could happen from 2028. |
| 3G | Switched off | 3 June 2025 | high | newsroom.a1.net, rtr.at Regional phase-out; Vienna, Lower Austria, Vorarlberg and Burgenland first, then Upper Austria, Styria, Carinthia and East Tyrol on 3 Jun 2025. RTR confirms all Austrian operators had switched off 3G by mid-2025. |
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 A1
- 2G devices keep working until the shutdown (31 May 2028). Replace 2G-only devices before that date; once the network closes, they lose service on A1.
- 3G fallback no longer works on A1. 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 Austria: permanent roaming is governed by the EU roaming regulation, which generally allows it under wholesale agreements between operators. Details on the Austria 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 Austria
| Operator | 2G | 3G |
|---|---|---|
| Drei | No plan announced | Switched off, 2025 |
| Magenta Telekom | No plan announced | Switched off, 2024 |
All operators and both rules for Austria: IoT connectivity in Austria. Every country: 2G and 3G shutdown dates by country and operator.
Frequently asked questions
When does A1 switch off 2G in Austria?
A1 plans to switch off 2G on 31 May 2028. A1 plans to switch off 2G/GSM nationwide on 31 May 2028; afterwards only 4G and 5G. RTR: first Austrian 2G shutdowns could happen from 2028.
When did A1 switch off 3G in Austria?
A1 switched off its 3G network on 3 June 2025. Regional phase-out; Vienna, Lower Austria, Vorarlberg and Burgenland first, then Upper Austria, Styria, Carinthia and East Tyrol on 3 Jun 2025. RTR confirms all Austrian operators had switched off 3G by mid-2025.