Telekom Deutschland, Germany: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Telekom Deutschland plans to switch off 2G on 30 June 2028 and switched off 3G on 30 June 2021, 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 Germany.
2G and 3G status at Telekom Deutschland
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Planned | 30 June 2028 | high | telekom.com, bundesnetzagentur.de Telekom expects to switch its GSM network off completely around 30 June 2028 (announced Oct 2024); the Bundesnetzagentur repeats the date. Spectrum reused for 4G/5G. |
| 3G | Switched off | 30 June 2021 | high | winfuture.de, bundesnetzagentur.de 3G antennas switched off in the night of 30 Jun to 1 Jul 2021. The Bundesnetzagentur confirms all German 3G networks were switched off in 2021. |
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 Telekom Deutschland
- 2G devices keep working until the shutdown (30 June 2028). Replace 2G-only devices before that date; once the network closes, they lose service on Telekom Deutschland.
- 3G fallback no longer works on Telekom Deutschland. 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 Germany: permanent roaming of foreign IoT SIMs is allowed with conditions. Details on the Germany 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 Germany
| Operator | 2G | 3G |
|---|---|---|
| O2 Telefónica (Telefónica Germany) | Planned, December 2028 | Switched off, 30 December 2021 |
| Vodafone Germany | Planned, September 2028 | Switched off, 2021 |
All operators and both rules for Germany: IoT connectivity in Germany. Every country: 2G and 3G shutdown dates by country and operator.
Frequently asked questions
When does Telekom Deutschland switch off 2G in Germany?
Telekom Deutschland plans to switch off 2G on 30 June 2028. Telekom expects to switch its GSM network off completely around 30 June 2028 (announced Oct 2024); the Bundesnetzagentur repeats the date. Spectrum reused for 4G/5G.
When did Telekom Deutschland switch off 3G in Germany?
Telekom Deutschland switched off its 3G network on 30 June 2021. 3G antennas switched off in the night of 30 Jun to 1 Jul 2021. The Bundesnetzagentur confirms all German 3G networks were switched off in 2021.