Orange Belgium: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Orange Belgium plans to switch off 2G on 31 December 2028 and switched off 3G in 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 Belgium.
2G and 3G status at Orange Belgium
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Planned | 31 December 2028 | high | business.orange.be, bipt.be Orange: 2G active up to and including 31 Dec 2028, full deactivation by end-2028. Older group plan said by 2030. BIPT gives a 2028-2029 window for all operators. |
| 3G | Switched off | 2025 | high | business.orange.be, selectra.be Orange says it shut down its 3G network in mid-2025 (region-by-region phase-out). |
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 Orange Belgium
- 2G devices keep working until the shutdown (31 December 2028). Replace 2G-only devices before that date; once the network closes, they lose service on Orange Belgium.
- 3G fallback no longer works on Orange Belgium. 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 Belgium: permanent roaming of foreign IoT SIMs is not allowed. Details on the Belgium 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 Belgium
| Operator | 2G | 3G |
|---|---|---|
| BASE (Telenet) | Planned | Switched off, 2025 |
| Proximus | Planned, 2029 | Switched off, 2025 |
All operators and both rules for Belgium: IoT connectivity in Belgium. Every country: 2G and 3G shutdown dates by country and operator.
Frequently asked questions
When does Orange Belgium switch off 2G in Belgium?
Orange Belgium plans to switch off 2G on 31 December 2028. Orange: 2G active up to and including 31 Dec 2028, full deactivation by end-2028. Older group plan said by 2030. BIPT gives a 2028-2029 window for all operators.
When did Orange Belgium switch off 3G in Belgium?
Orange Belgium switched off its 3G network in 2025. Orange says it shut down its 3G network in mid-2025 (region-by-region phase-out).