IoT connectivity in Cyprus
Updated
In Cyprus, 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 0 3G; the status of 2 networks is still unclear, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyta | 2G | No plan announced | none | help.mictrack.com, korewireless.com Trackers only: mictrack (June 2024) and Kore (May 2026) list no specific 2G planning for Cyta. No Cyta notice found. |
| Cyta | 3G | Planned | 31 December 2027 | emnify.com, wirelesslogic.com Vendor trackers only, conflicting: emnify (Sep 2026) lists 31 Dec 2027; Wireless Logic says closure targeted for end-2025 (passed, no confirmation). No Cyta announcement found. |
| Epic | 2G | No plan announced | none | epic.com.cy Epic (ex MTN Cyprus) says voice and SMS continue on its 2G network (99.28% geographic coverage) after the 3G phase-out; no 2G end date given. |
| Epic | 3G | Planned | 2026 | epic.com.cy Gradual 3G phase-out announced Dec 2025: start Feb 2026, completion expected in early summer 2026. Date has passed; no confirmation of completion found. |
| PrimeTel | 2G | Unclear | none | help.mictrack.com Only a GSMA-based tracker (June 2024) found, listing no specific 2G planning. Not verified whether PrimeTel runs its own 2G or uses national roaming. |
| PrimeTel | 3G | Unclear | none | help.mictrack.com A GSMA-based tracker (June 2024) lists PrimeTel 3G shutdown as finished, with no date. No PrimeTel statement found; not verified whether PrimeTel ran its own 3G. Kore (May 2026) also lists PrimeTel 3G shutdown as finished, without a date. |
What it means for IoT devices in Cyprus
- 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.
- Private delivery works the same from Cyprus: 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 Cyprus?
Cyprus 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 Cyprus?
Status by operator, as of 26 October 2026. Cyta: no shutdown plan announced; Epic: no shutdown plan announced.
When is 3G switched off in Cyprus?
Status by operator, as of 26 October 2026. Cyta: planned for 2027-12-31; Epic: planned for 2026.