SaskTel, Canada: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
SaskTel switched off 2G on 5 July 2017 and plans to switch off 3G on 1 October 2027, 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 Canada.
2G and 3G status at SaskTel
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Switched off | 5 July 2017 | medium | mobilesyrup.com, wirelesslogic.com SaskTel's 2G was CDMA; announced complete switch-off on 5 Jul 2017; tracker lists 2G closed in 2017. |
| 3G | Planned | 1 October 2027 | medium | canadatelecoms.ca, wirelesslogic.com 3G network in Saskatchewan to be shut down on 1 Oct 2027; Lum Mobile subscribers also migrate to 4G/5G. |
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 SaskTel
- 2G devices no longer connect to SaskTel. Trackers, alarms and meters that only speak GSM/GPRS need a 4G-based replacement, or a SIM that roams onto another network in Canada still running 2G.
- 3G works until the shutdown (1 October 2027). Devices that rely on 3G should move to 4G before then.
- For new devices, choose 4G-based technologies: LTE Cat-1 bis, LTE-M or NB-IoT where the network offers them.
- Foreign SIMs in Canada: no law we found restricts permanent roaming; mobile operators set the terms. Details on the Canada 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 Canada
| Operator | 2G | 3G |
|---|---|---|
| Bell | Switched off, 30 April 2019 | Planned, 1 March 2027 |
| Rogers | Planned, 30 November 2027 | Switched off, 7 August 2025 |
| Telus | Switched off, 2017 | Planned, 1 March 2027 |
All operators and both rules for Canada: IoT connectivity in Canada. Every country: 2G and 3G shutdown dates by country and operator.
Frequently asked questions
When did SaskTel switch off 2G in Canada?
SaskTel switched off its 2G network on 5 July 2017. SaskTel's 2G was CDMA; announced complete switch-off on 5 Jul 2017; tracker lists 2G closed in 2017.
When does SaskTel switch off 3G in Canada?
SaskTel plans to switch off 3G on 1 October 2027. 3G network in Saskatchewan to be shut down on 1 Oct 2027; Lum Mobile subscribers also migrate to 4G/5G.