IoT connectivity in Latvia
Updated
In Latvia, permanent roaming is governed by the EU roaming regulation, which generally allows it under wholesale agreements between operators. Of the 3 mobile operators we track there, 0 have switched off 2G and 2 3G; the status of 3 networks is still unclear, as of 26 October 2026. Sources are listed below each table.
Permanent roaming
EU/EEA rule. M2M falls within the EU Roaming Regulation, which leaves permanent roaming for M2M to commercial wholesale agreements that may include clauses against it; BEREC concluded in March 2025 that no further regulation was needed, and most member states permit it, Belgium being the main exception.
Sources: berec.europa.eu, berec.europa.eu, cullen-international.com.
2G and 3G shutdowns by operator
| Operator | Network | Status | Date | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite Latvija | 2G | Unclear | none | No source found. |
| Bite Latvija | 3G | Planned | March 2026 | korewireless.com, emnify.com Kore (May 2026) lists the shutdown as in progress; emnify lists 18 Mar 2026. Date has passed; no confirmation of completion and no operator source found. |
| LMT | 2G | Unclear | none | No source found on LMT 2G plans; Wireless Logic lists no 2G closure for Latvia. |
| LMT | 3G | Switched off | 18 March 2025 | wirelesslogic.com, korewireless.com Wireless Logic says LMT completed its nationwide 3G shutdown on 18 March 2025 after a regional rollout through 2024. Operator confirmation not found. Kore also marks the shutdown finished; emnify lists 31 Dec 2025 instead. |
| Tele2 Latvia | 2G | Unclear | none | wirelesslogic.com Wireless Logic says Tele2 Latvia became the first Latvian operator running only 4G/5G after its 3G shutdown, which would imply 2G is also off, but no explicit 2G date or statement was found. |
| Tele2 Latvia | 3G | Switched off | March 2025 | wirelesslogic.com, emnify.com Wireless Logic says Tele2 Latvia completed its 3G shutdown in early March 2025, last sites in Riga and Marupe. Operator confirmation not found. emnify lists 7 Mar 2025; Kore also marks it finished. |
What it means for IoT devices in Latvia
- 3G is already gone on 2 networks: devices that fall back to 3G will lose service there.
- Private delivery works the same from Latvia: device data reaches your cloud over private links. See private delivery.
Other countries in Europe
Full tables: permanent roaming rules by country and 2G and 3G shutdown dates.
Frequently asked questions
Is permanent roaming allowed for IoT SIMs in Latvia?
Latvia applies the EU roaming regulation, which covers the EU and EEA. M2M falls within the EU Roaming Regulation, which leaves permanent roaming for M2M to commercial wholesale agreements that may include clauses against it; BEREC concluded in March 2025 that no further regulation was needed, and most member states permit it, Belgium being the main exception.
When is 3G switched off in Latvia?
Status by operator, as of 26 October 2026. Bite Latvija: planned for 2026-03; LMT: switched off (2025-03-18); Tele2 Latvia: switched off (2025-03).