XLSmart, Indonesia: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
XLSmart plans to switch off 2G in 2026 and switched off 3G, 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 XLSmart
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Planned | 2026 | low | inet.detik.com, inet.detik.com XLSmart = XL Axiata + Smartfren (merged 2025); row covers XL's GSM network. XL said in July 2023 it would phase 2G out gradually, no date. Government targets a gradual 2G shutdown throughout 2026. |
| 3G | Switched off | none | low | korewireless.com, inet.detik.com XL Axiata 3G (pre-merger). Kore lists it as finished (31 Mar 2022), but XL still reported about 1,000 3G sites in July 2023; TeleGeography dates Indonesia's last national 3G sunset April 2024 (operator not named). Exact end date unconfirmed. |
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 XLSmart
- 2G devices keep working until the shutdown (2026). Replace 2G-only devices before that date; once the network closes, they lose service on XLSmart.
- 3G fallback no longer works on XLSmart. 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 |
| Telkomsel | Planned, 2026 | Switched off, June 2023 |
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 XLSmart switch off 2G in Indonesia?
XLSmart plans to switch off 2G in 2026. XLSmart = XL Axiata + Smartfren (merged 2025); row covers XL's GSM network. XL said in July 2023 it would phase 2G out gradually, no date. Government targets a gradual 2G shutdown throughout 2026.
When did XLSmart switch off 3G in Indonesia?
XLSmart switched off its 3G network. XL Axiata 3G (pre-merger). Kore lists it as finished (31 Mar 2022), but XL still reported about 1,000 3G sites in July 2023; TeleGeography dates Indonesia's last national 3G sunset April 2024 (operator not named). Exact end date unconfirmed.