A1 Hrvatska, Croatia: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
A1 Hrvatska has announced no date to switch off 2G and plans to switch off 3G on 6 July 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 Croatia.
2G and 3G status at A1 Hrvatska
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | No plan announced | none | low | 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. |
| 3G | Planned | 6 July 2026 | medium | 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. |
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 A1 Hrvatska
- 2G keeps running for now. A1 Hrvatska has announced no closing date, so 2G fallback still helps devices that roam in Croatia, but new designs should not depend on it.
- 3G works until the shutdown (6 July 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 Croatia: permanent roaming is governed by the EU roaming regulation, which generally allows it under wholesale agreements between operators. Details on the Croatia 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 Croatia
| Operator | 2G | 3G |
|---|---|---|
| Hrvatski Telekom | No plan announced | Switched off, 30 January 2025 |
| Telemach Hrvatska | No plan announced | No plan announced |
All operators and both rules for Croatia: IoT connectivity in Croatia. Every country: 2G and 3G shutdown dates by country and operator.
Frequently asked questions
When does A1 Hrvatska switch off 2G in Croatia?
A1 Hrvatska has announced no date to switch off 2G, as of 26 October 2026. KORE lists 'No specific planning'; A1 says 2G keeps carrying voice and SMS after its 3G switch-off. No end date found.
When does A1 Hrvatska switch off 3G in Croatia?
A1 Hrvatska plans to switch off 3G on 6 July 2026. 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.