WindTre, Italy: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
WindTre has announced no date to switch off 2G and plans to switch 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 Italy.
2G and 3G status at WindTre
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | No plan announced | none | low | iot.cards, help.mictrack.com IoT trackers (2024, 2026) list no 2G date for WindTre; 2G also hosts Iliad national roaming. No operator statement found. |
| 3G | Planned | none | high | agcom.it, mondomobileweb.it Phase-out in progress: 3G on 2100 MHz switched off from 7 June 2024; 3G still on the last 900 MHz carrier nationwide. The earlier 31 Dec 2025 target was withdrawn. AGCOM (Delibera 217/26/CONS, Sep 2026) authorised a software-disable trial for WindTre/Very Mobile customers; definitive switch-off needs a separate request, no date announced. |
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 WindTre
- 2G keeps running for now. WindTre has announced no closing date, so 2G fallback still helps devices that roam in Italy, but new designs should not depend on it.
- 3G works until the shutdown. Devices that rely on 3G should move to 4G before then.
- For new devices, choose 4G-based technologies: LTE Cat-1 bis, LTE-M or NB-IoT where the network offers them.
- Foreign SIMs in Italy: permanent roaming is governed by the EU roaming regulation, which generally allows it under wholesale agreements between operators. Details on the Italy 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 Italy
| Operator | 2G | 3G |
|---|---|---|
| Iliad | not tracked | Unclear |
| TIM | Planned, 31 December 2029 | Switched off, 15 October 2022 |
| Vodafone Italia | Planned, 2030 | Switched off, February 2021 |
All operators and both rules for Italy: IoT connectivity in Italy. Every country: 2G and 3G shutdown dates by country and operator.
Frequently asked questions
When does WindTre switch off 2G in Italy?
WindTre has announced no date to switch off 2G, as of 26 October 2026. IoT trackers (2024, 2026) list no 2G date for WindTre; 2G also hosts Iliad national roaming. No operator statement found.
When does WindTre switch off 3G in Italy?
WindTre plans to switch off 3G, with no date given yet. Phase-out in progress: 3G on 2100 MHz switched off from 7 June 2024; 3G still on the last 900 MHz carrier nationwide. The earlier 31 Dec 2025 target was withdrawn. AGCOM (Delibera 217/26/CONS, Sep 2026) authorised a software-disable trial for WindTre/Very Mobile customers; definitive switch-off needs a separate request, no date announced.