Vivo, Brazil: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Vivo has announced no date to switch off 2G and has announced no date to switch off 3G, 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 Brazil.
2G and 3G status at Vivo
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | No plan announced | none | medium | telesintese.com.br, telesintese.com.br Vivo wants 2G switched off as soon as possible and plans a gradual 2G/3G/4G phase-out via RAN sharing with TIM, but has set no schedule. Anatel expects a gradual shutdown and stopped certifying 2G/3G-only devices from April 2025; no network shutdown date. |
| 3G | No plan announced | none | medium | telesintese.com.br, dplnews.com No schedule set for 3G (Tele.Sintese, Jul 2026); DPL News lists Vivo 3G shutdown as no date. Industry estimates point to completion around 2028. |
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 Vivo
- 2G keeps running for now. Vivo has announced no closing date, so 2G fallback still helps devices that roam in Brazil, but new designs should not depend on it.
- 3G keeps running for now: Vivo has announced no closing date.
- For new devices, choose 4G-based technologies: LTE Cat-1 bis, LTE-M or NB-IoT where the network offers them.
- Foreign SIMs in Brazil: permanent roaming of foreign IoT SIMs is not allowed. Details on the Brazil 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 Brazil
| Operator | 2G | 3G |
|---|---|---|
| Claro Brasil | Unclear | Unclear |
| TIM Brasil | Unclear | Unclear |
All operators and both rules for Brazil: IoT connectivity in Brazil. Every country: 2G and 3G shutdown dates by country and operator.
Frequently asked questions
When does Vivo switch off 2G in Brazil?
Vivo has announced no date to switch off 2G, as of 26 October 2026. Vivo wants 2G switched off as soon as possible and plans a gradual 2G/3G/4G phase-out via RAN sharing with TIM, but has set no schedule. Anatel expects a gradual shutdown and stopped certifying 2G/3G-only devices from April 2025; no network shutdown date.
When does Vivo switch off 3G in Brazil?
Vivo has announced no date to switch off 3G, as of 26 October 2026. No schedule set for 3G (Tele.Sintese, Jul 2026); DPL News lists Vivo 3G shutdown as no date. Industry estimates point to completion around 2028.