Telenor, Denmark: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Telenor has announced no date to switch off 2G and switched off 3G in April 2023, 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 Denmark.
2G and 3G status at Telenor
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | No plan announced | none | high | digst.dk, itwatch.dk Runs 2G on the TN-Network shared with Norlys. In March 2024 Telenor said it expected to drop 2G before 2030, then clarified there was no formal plan (IT Watch, Nov 2024). Government page gives no date. |
| 3G | Switched off | April 2023 | high | press.telenor.dk Telenor announced it finished switching off its nationwide 3G network in the week of 18 April 2023. Wireless Logic gives October 2023 instead; the operator press release is preferred. |
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 Telenor
- 2G keeps running for now. Telenor has announced no closing date, so 2G fallback still helps devices that roam in Denmark, but new designs should not depend on it.
- 3G fallback no longer works on Telenor. Devices built for 3G (UMTS) or that fall back to it lose service; 4G devices with 2G fallback are not affected by this closure.
- For new devices, choose 4G-based technologies: LTE Cat-1 bis, LTE-M or NB-IoT where the network offers them.
- Foreign SIMs in Denmark: permanent roaming is governed by the EU roaming regulation, which generally allows it under wholesale agreements between operators. Details on the Denmark 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 Denmark
| Operator | 2G | 3G |
|---|---|---|
| 3 (Hi3G) | not tracked | Switched off, December 2025 |
| Norlys (ex Telia Denmark) | No plan announced | Switched off, April 2023 |
| TDC NET (YouSee) | No plan announced | Switched off, November 2023 |
All operators and both rules for Denmark: IoT connectivity in Denmark. Every country: 2G and 3G shutdown dates by country and operator.
Frequently asked questions
When does Telenor switch off 2G in Denmark?
Telenor has announced no date to switch off 2G, as of 26 October 2026. Runs 2G on the TN-Network shared with Norlys. In March 2024 Telenor said it expected to drop 2G before 2030, then clarified there was no formal plan (IT Watch, Nov 2024). Government page gives no date.
When did Telenor switch off 3G in Denmark?
Telenor switched off its 3G network in April 2023. Telenor announced it finished switching off its nationwide 3G network in the week of 18 April 2023. Wireless Logic gives October 2023 instead; the operator press release is preferred.