Bite Latvija, Latvia: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Bite Latvija has no 2G shutdown date we could confirm and plans to switch off 3G in March 2026, 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 Latvia.
2G and 3G status at Bite Latvija
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Unclear | none | low | No source found. |
| 3G | Planned | March 2026 | low | 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. |
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 Bite Latvija
- 2G status unclear. Test a 2G device on site before relying on Bite Latvija's 2G network.
- 3G works until the shutdown (March 2026). 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 Latvia: permanent roaming is governed by the EU roaming regulation, which generally allows it under wholesale agreements between operators. Details on the Latvia 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 Latvia
| Operator | 2G | 3G |
|---|---|---|
| LMT | Unclear | Switched off, 18 March 2025 |
| Tele2 Latvia | Unclear | Switched off, March 2025 |
All operators and both rules for Latvia: IoT connectivity in Latvia. Every country: 2G and 3G shutdown dates by country and operator.
Frequently asked questions
When does Bite Latvija switch off 3G in Latvia?
Bite Latvija plans to switch off 3G in March 2026. 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.