Telkomsel, Indonesia: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Telkomsel plans to switch off 2G in 2026 and switched off 3G in June 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 Indonesia.
2G and 3G status at Telkomsel
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Planned | 2026 | low | inet.detik.com, inet.detik.com detikInet (June 2026): government targets a gradual end of 2G services throughout 2026, no operator named. In Aug 2023 Telkomsel said it still needed 2G and gave no date. No Telkomsel-specific 2G date found. |
| 3G | Switched off | June 2023 | medium | inet.detik.com, korewireless.com Telkomsel switched off 3G in 504 cities/regencies, starting March 2022 and finishing June 2023, acknowledged by the ministry (Kominfo). Kore lists it as finished (15 Jun 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 Telkomsel
- 2G devices keep working until the shutdown (2026). Replace 2G-only devices before that date; once the network closes, they lose service on Telkomsel.
- 3G fallback no longer works on Telkomsel. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison | Planned, 2026 | Switched off, December 2022 |
| 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 Telkomsel switch off 2G in Indonesia?
Telkomsel plans to switch off 2G in 2026. detikInet (June 2026): government targets a gradual end of 2G services throughout 2026, no operator named. In Aug 2023 Telkomsel said it still needed 2G and gave no date. No Telkomsel-specific 2G date found.
When did Telkomsel switch off 3G in Indonesia?
Telkomsel switched off its 3G network in June 2023. Telkomsel switched off 3G in 504 cities/regencies, starting March 2022 and finishing June 2023, acknowledged by the ministry (Kominfo). Kore lists it as finished (15 Jun 2023).