Elisa, Finland: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Elisa has announced no date to switch off 2G and switched off 3G in November 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 Finland.
2G and 3G status at Elisa
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | No plan announced | none | high | elisa.fi, yrityksille.elisa.fi Elisa says the timing of retiring 2G has not been decided and will depend on 2G usage; 2G remains in use in Finland. |
| 3G | Switched off | November 2023 | high | elisa.fi Elisa states its 3G network closed in November 2023 after a gradual phase-out during 2023. |
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 Elisa
- 2G keeps running for now. Elisa has announced no closing date, so 2G fallback still helps devices that roam in Finland, but new designs should not depend on it.
- 3G fallback no longer works on Elisa. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DNA | Unclear | Switched off, 2024 |
| 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 does Elisa switch off 2G in Finland?
Elisa has announced no date to switch off 2G, as of 26 October 2026. Elisa says the timing of retiring 2G has not been decided and will depend on 2G usage; 2G remains in use in Finland.
When did Elisa switch off 3G in Finland?
Elisa switched off its 3G network in November 2023. Elisa states its 3G network closed in November 2023 after a gradual phase-out during 2023.