Proximus, Belgium: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Proximus plans to switch off 2G in 2029 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 Proximus
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Planned | 2029 | medium | proximus.be, bipt.be Proximus: 2G voice supported until mid-2029; network stays active for business fallback devices until end of 2029. Earlier commitment was at least end-2027. BIPT: Belgian operators plan to start 2G shutdowns in 2028-2029, exact dates to be announced later. |
| 3G | Switched off | 2025 | medium | proximus.be, selectra.be Announced in 2022 for end-2024; Selectra says switched off at end of 2024, Proximus' own page says 3G has been off since 2025. Selectra: no 3G network active in Belgium since summer 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 Proximus
- 2G devices keep working until the shutdown (2029). Replace 2G-only devices before that date; once the network closes, they lose service on Proximus.
- 3G fallback no longer works on Proximus. 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 |
| Orange Belgium | Planned, 31 December 2028 | 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 Proximus switch off 2G in Belgium?
Proximus plans to switch off 2G in 2029. Proximus: 2G voice supported until mid-2029; network stays active for business fallback devices until end of 2029. Earlier commitment was at least end-2027. BIPT: Belgian operators plan to start 2G shutdowns in 2028-2029, exact dates to be announced later.
When did Proximus switch off 3G in Belgium?
Proximus switched off its 3G network in 2025. Announced in 2022 for end-2024; Selectra says switched off at end of 2024, Proximus' own page says 3G has been off since 2025. Selectra: no 3G network active in Belgium since summer 2025.