Telus, Canada: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Telus switched off 2G in 2017 and plans to switch off 3G on 1 March 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 Telus
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Switched off | 2017 | medium | mobilesyrup.com, wirelesslogic.com Telus never ran GSM; its 2G layer was CDMA, which Telus planned to turn off completely on 31 Jan 2017 (MobileSyrup). Tracker lists 2G closed in 2017; exact completion day not confirmed in an opened source. |
| 3G | Planned | 1 March 2027 | medium | canadatelecoms.ca, mobilesyrup.com 3G discontinued in Manitoba on 14 Apr 2026 (earlier announced in two Manitoba phases, Dec 2025 and Mar 2026); national shutdown 1 Mar 2027 per the Canadian Telecommunications Association. |
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 Telus
- 2G devices no longer connect to Telus. 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 March 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 |
| SaskTel | Switched off, 5 July 2017 | Planned, 1 October 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 Telus switch off 2G in Canada?
Telus switched off its 2G network in 2017. Telus never ran GSM; its 2G layer was CDMA, which Telus planned to turn off completely on 31 Jan 2017 (MobileSyrup). Tracker lists 2G closed in 2017; exact completion day not confirmed in an opened source.
When does Telus switch off 3G in Canada?
Telus plans to switch off 3G on 1 March 2027. 3G discontinued in Manitoba on 14 Apr 2026 (earlier announced in two Manitoba phases, Dec 2025 and Mar 2026); national shutdown 1 Mar 2027 per the Canadian Telecommunications Association.