Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, Indonesia: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison plans to switch off 2G in 2026 and switched off 3G in December 2022, 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 Indonesia.
2G and 3G status at Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Planned | 2026 | low | inet.detik.com, inet.detik.com Government targets a gradual 2G shutdown throughout 2026 (June 2026 report, no operator named). In Aug 2023 Indosat said it still served basic-voice customers on 2G and gave no shutdown date. |
| 3G | Switched off | December 2022 | medium | inet.detik.com, korewireless.com IOH's chief regulatory officer declared the 3G shutdown complete on 9 Dec 2022; 3G sites converted to 4G. Kore lists it as finished (1 Dec 2022). |
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 Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison
- 2G devices keep working until the shutdown (2026). Replace 2G-only devices before that date; once the network closes, they lose service on Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison.
- 3G fallback no longer works on Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison. 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 Indonesia: we have not yet found a reliable source on permanent roaming. Details on the Indonesia 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 Indonesia
| Operator | 2G | 3G |
|---|---|---|
| Telkomsel | Planned, 2026 | Switched off, June 2023 |
| XLSmart | Planned, 2026 | Switched off |
All operators and both rules for Indonesia: IoT connectivity in Indonesia. Every country: 2G and 3G shutdown dates by country and operator.
Frequently asked questions
When does Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison switch off 2G in Indonesia?
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison plans to switch off 2G in 2026. Government targets a gradual 2G shutdown throughout 2026 (June 2026 report, no operator named). In Aug 2023 Indosat said it still served basic-voice customers on 2G and gave no shutdown date.
When did Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison switch off 3G in Indonesia?
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison switched off its 3G network in December 2022. IOH's chief regulatory officer declared the 3G shutdown complete on 9 Dec 2022; 3G sites converted to 4G. Kore lists it as finished (1 Dec 2022).