Tele2 Eesti, Estonia: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Tele2 Eesti has no 2G shutdown date we could confirm and switched off 3G in 2025, 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 Estonia.
2G and 3G status at Tele2 Eesti
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Unclear | none | low | No source found on Tele2 Estonia 2G plans. |
| 3G | Switched off | 2025 | low | korewireless.com, emnify.com Kore (May 2026) marks Tele2 Estonia's 3G shutdown as finished; emnify lists 31 Dec 2025. Tele2 had told ERR in 2022-2023 it would close 3G by end-2025. No operator confirmation 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 Tele2 Eesti
- 2G status unclear. Test a 2G device on site before relying on Tele2 Eesti's 2G network.
- 3G fallback no longer works on Tele2 Eesti. 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 Estonia: permanent roaming is governed by the EU roaming regulation, which generally allows it under wholesale agreements between operators. Details on the Estonia 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 Estonia
| Operator | 2G | 3G |
|---|---|---|
| Elisa Eesti | Planned, 1 July 2029 | Switched off, 25 November 2024 |
| Telia Eesti | No plan announced | Switched off, 2023 |
All operators and both rules for Estonia: IoT connectivity in Estonia. Every country: 2G and 3G shutdown dates by country and operator.
Frequently asked questions
When did Tele2 Eesti switch off 3G in Estonia?
Tele2 Eesti switched off its 3G network in 2025. Kore (May 2026) marks Tele2 Estonia's 3G shutdown as finished; emnify lists 31 Dec 2025. Tele2 had told ERR in 2022-2023 it would close 3G by end-2025. No operator confirmation found.