Cyta, Cyprus: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Cyta has announced no date to switch off 2G and plans to switch off 3G on 31 December 2027, 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 Cyprus.
2G and 3G status at Cyta
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | No plan announced | none | low | 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. |
| 3G | Planned | 31 December 2027 | low | 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. |
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 Cyta
- 2G keeps running for now. Cyta has announced no closing date, so 2G fallback still helps devices that roam in Cyprus, but new designs should not depend on it.
- 3G works until the shutdown (31 December 2027). 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 Cyprus: permanent roaming is governed by the EU roaming regulation, which generally allows it under wholesale agreements between operators. Details on the Cyprus 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 Cyprus
| Operator | 2G | 3G |
|---|---|---|
| Epic | No plan announced | Planned, 2026 |
| PrimeTel | Unclear | Unclear |
All operators and both rules for Cyprus: IoT connectivity in Cyprus. Every country: 2G and 3G shutdown dates by country and operator.
Frequently asked questions
When does Cyta switch off 2G in Cyprus?
Cyta has announced no date to switch off 2G, as of 26 October 2026. Trackers only: mictrack (June 2024) and Kore (May 2026) list no specific 2G planning for Cyta. No Cyta notice found.
When does Cyta switch off 3G in Cyprus?
Cyta plans to switch off 3G on 31 December 2027. 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.