Movistar Colombia: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Movistar Colombia 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 Colombia.
2G and 3G status at Movistar Colombia
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | No plan announced | none | low | crcom.gov.co, crcom.gov.co CRC (Jan 2025): Movistar still reported 2G sites, down 4.5% over three years; CRC (Feb 2026): no official shutdown schedule. Movistar Colombia was acquired by Millicom in 2026 and is migrating to the Tigo brand. |
| 3G | No plan announced | none | low | crcom.gov.co, bluradio.com CRC: no official 2G/3G shutdown schedule; operators decide. Millicom bought Movistar Colombia in 2026 and the brand moves to Tigo from November 2026; no 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 Colombia
- 2G keeps running for now. Movistar Colombia has announced no closing date, so 2G fallback still helps devices that roam in Colombia, but new designs should not depend on it.
- 3G keeps running for now: Movistar Colombia 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 Colombia: we have not yet found a reliable source on permanent roaming. Details on the Colombia 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 Colombia
| Operator | 2G | 3G |
|---|---|---|
| Claro Colombia | Planned, February 2023 | No plan announced |
| Tigo | Switched off, 1 November 2022 | No plan announced |
All operators and both rules for Colombia: IoT connectivity in Colombia. Every country: 2G and 3G shutdown dates by country and operator.
Frequently asked questions
When does Movistar Colombia switch off 2G in Colombia?
Movistar Colombia has announced no date to switch off 2G, as of 26 October 2026. CRC (Jan 2025): Movistar still reported 2G sites, down 4.5% over three years; CRC (Feb 2026): no official shutdown schedule. Movistar Colombia was acquired by Millicom in 2026 and is migrating to the Tigo brand.
When does Movistar Colombia switch off 3G in Colombia?
Movistar Colombia has announced no date to switch off 3G, as of 26 October 2026. CRC: no official 2G/3G shutdown schedule; operators decide. Millicom bought Movistar Colombia in 2026 and the brand moves to Tigo from November 2026; no 3G date found.