DNA, Finland: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
DNA has no 2G shutdown date we could confirm and switched off 3G in 2024, 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 Finland.
2G and 3G status at DNA
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Unclear | none | low | dna.fi, wirelesslogic.com DNA's own 3G page says 2G still carries calls for non-VoLTE phones and gives no 2G end date. Wireless Logic claims a target around 2029-2030 linked to a revised 2029 Finnish regulatory deadline; not confirmed by DNA or Traficom. |
| 3G | Switched off | 2024 | high | dna.fi DNA closed its own 3G network in stages during 2023 and January 2024; the 3G layer of the shared Suomen Yhteisverkko network (with Telia, Eastern and Northern Finland) was closed during 2024, Lapland last (Oct-Dec 2024). |
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 DNA
- 2G status unclear. Test a 2G device on site before relying on DNA's 2G network.
- 3G fallback no longer works on DNA. 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 Finland: permanent roaming is governed by the EU roaming regulation, which generally allows it under wholesale agreements between operators. Details on the Finland 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 Finland
| Operator | 2G | 3G |
|---|---|---|
| Elisa | No plan announced | Switched off, November 2023 |
| Telia | No plan announced | Planned, 28 October 2024 |
All operators and both rules for Finland: IoT connectivity in Finland. Every country: 2G and 3G shutdown dates by country and operator.
Frequently asked questions
When did DNA switch off 3G in Finland?
DNA switched off its 3G network in 2024. DNA closed its own 3G network in stages during 2023 and January 2024; the 3G layer of the shared Suomen Yhteisverkko network (with Telia, Eastern and Northern Finland) was closed during 2024, Lapland last (Oct-Dec 2024).