Movistar Chile: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Movistar Chile plans to switch off 2G and has no 3G shutdown date we could confirm, 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 Movistar Chile
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Planned | none | low | convergencialatina.com, dplnews.com Phase-out in progress: Movistar was accelerating its 2G shutdown in Nov 2024 (about 8,700 2G lines left); DPL News table lists 2023. No end date or completion confirmation found. |
| 3G | Unclear | none | low | subtel.gob.cl Subtel's national digital plan aims to switch off 3G, no date; no Movistar 3G date 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 Movistar Chile
- 2G devices keep working until the shutdown. Replace 2G-only devices before that date; once the network closes, they lose service on Movistar Chile.
- 3G status unclear. Check on site before relying on Movistar Chile's 3G network.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Claro Chile | Unclear | Planned, 2026 |
| Entel | Planned, December 2024 | 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 Movistar Chile switch off 2G in Chile?
Movistar Chile plans to switch off 2G, with no date given yet. Phase-out in progress: Movistar was accelerating its 2G shutdown in Nov 2024 (about 8,700 2G lines left); DPL News table lists 2023. No end date or completion confirmation found.