IoT connectivity in Croatia
Updated
In Croatia, permanent roaming is governed by the EU roaming regulation, which generally allows it under wholesale agreements between operators. Of the 3 mobile operators we track there, 0 have switched off 2G and 1 3G, as of 26 October 2026. Sources are listed below each table.
Permanent roaming
EU/EEA rule. M2M falls within the EU Roaming Regulation, which leaves permanent roaming for M2M to commercial wholesale agreements that may include clauses against it; BEREC concluded in March 2025 that no further regulation was needed, and most member states permit it, Belgium being the main exception.
Sources: berec.europa.eu, berec.europa.eu, cullen-international.com.
2G and 3G shutdowns by operator
| Operator | Network | Status | Date | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Hrvatska | 2G | No plan announced | none | korewireless.com, index.hr KORE lists 'No specific planning'; A1 says 2G keeps carrying voice and SMS after its 3G switch-off. No end date found. |
| A1 Hrvatska | 3G | Planned | 6 July 2026 | index.hr, a1.hr Phase-out started Feb 2025 (Pozega); final step in Zagreb on 6 July 2026 completes the national switch-off. Date has passed; no post-shutdown confirmation found. KORE lists March 2026. |
| Hrvatski Telekom | 2G | No plan announced | none | korewireless.com KORE lists 'No specific planning'. No HT statement on 2G found. |
| Hrvatski Telekom | 3G | Switched off | 30 January 2025 | t.ht.hr Phased from March 2024 (Osijek first), then Zagreb and coastal cities; last areas switched off on 30 January 2025. |
| Telemach Hrvatska | 2G | No plan announced | none | korewireless.com Former Tele2 Croatia. KORE lists 'No specific planning'. |
| Telemach Hrvatska | 3G | No plan announced | none | korewireless.com Former Tele2 Croatia. KORE lists 'No specific planning'; no operator statement found. |
What it means for IoT devices in Croatia
- 2G still runs on some networks, but plan new devices on 4G-based technologies (LTE Cat-1bis, LTE-M or NB-IoT where available): 2G is being closed across the region.
- 3G is already gone on 1 network: devices that fall back to 3G will lose service there.
- Private delivery works the same from Croatia: device data reaches your cloud over private links. See private delivery.
Other countries in Europe
Full tables: permanent roaming rules by country and 2G and 3G shutdown dates.
Frequently asked questions
Is permanent roaming allowed for IoT SIMs in Croatia?
Croatia applies the EU roaming regulation, which covers the EU and EEA. M2M falls within the EU Roaming Regulation, which leaves permanent roaming for M2M to commercial wholesale agreements that may include clauses against it; BEREC concluded in March 2025 that no further regulation was needed, and most member states permit it, Belgium being the main exception.
When is 2G switched off in Croatia?
Status by operator, as of 26 October 2026. A1 Hrvatska: no shutdown plan announced; Hrvatski Telekom: no shutdown plan announced; Telemach Hrvatska: no shutdown plan announced.
When is 3G switched off in Croatia?
Status by operator, as of 26 October 2026. A1 Hrvatska: planned for 2026-07-06; Hrvatski Telekom: switched off (2025-01-30); Telemach Hrvatska: no shutdown plan announced.