Tele2 Latvia: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Tele2 Latvia has no 2G shutdown date we could confirm and switched off 3G in March 2025, 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 Tele2 Latvia
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Unclear | none | low | 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. |
| 3G | Switched off | March 2025 | low | 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. |
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 Tele2 Latvia
- 2G status unclear. Test a 2G device on site before relying on Tele2 Latvia's 2G network.
- 3G fallback no longer works on Tele2 Latvia. 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bite Latvija | Unclear | Planned, March 2026 |
| LMT | Unclear | Switched off, 18 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 did Tele2 Latvia switch off 3G in Latvia?
Tele2 Latvia switched off its 3G network in March 2025. 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.