Claro Chile: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Claro Chile has no 2G shutdown date we could confirm and plans to switch off 3G in 2026, 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 Chile.
2G and 3G status at Claro Chile
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Unclear | none | low | convergencialatina.com, wirelesslogic.com Conflict: in Nov 2024 Claro had not announced a 2G shutdown plan (Convergencia Latina); Wireless Logic tracker says 2G closed in 2023 and also completed in 2025; DPL News (2025) says Claro progressively switched off 2G in 2023. |
| 3G | Planned | 2026 | low | wirelesslogic.com, subtel.gob.cl Wireless Logic tracker says Claro Chile is phasing out 3G across 2025-2026 under Subtel oversight; Subtel's plan names 3G switch-off as a goal without a date; no operator announcement found. |
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 Claro Chile
- 2G status unclear. Test a 2G device on site before relying on Claro Chile's 2G network.
- 3G works until the shutdown (2026). 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 Chile: we have not yet found a reliable source on permanent roaming. Details on the Chile 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 Chile
| Operator | 2G | 3G |
|---|---|---|
| Entel | Planned, December 2024 | Unclear |
| Movistar Chile | Planned | Unclear |
| WOM Chile | not tracked | Unclear |
All operators and both rules for Chile: IoT connectivity in Chile. Every country: 2G and 3G shutdown dates by country and operator.
Frequently asked questions
When does Claro Chile switch off 3G in Chile?
Claro Chile plans to switch off 3G in 2026. Wireless Logic tracker says Claro Chile is phasing out 3G across 2025-2026 under Subtel oversight; Subtel's plan names 3G switch-off as a goal without a date; no operator announcement found.