IoT connectivity in Liechtenstein
Updated
In Liechtenstein, permanent roaming is governed by the EU roaming regulation, which generally allows it under wholesale agreements between operators. Of the 1 mobile operators we track there, 1 has switched off 2G and 1 3G, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL1 (Telecom Liechtenstein) | 2G | Switched off | July 2026 | fl1.li FL1 switched off its last 2G stations step by step by end of July 2026; network now relies on 4G/5G with VoLTE. |
| FL1 (Telecom Liechtenstein) | 3G | Switched off | none | fl1.li Inferred: FL1 says devices supporting only 2G+3G can no longer connect to its network after the 2G switch-off, so no 3G service remains. No 3G shutdown date found. |
What it means for IoT devices in Liechtenstein
- Do not deploy 2G-only devices: every operator with a known status has switched 2G off.
- 3G is already gone on 1 network: devices that fall back to 3G will lose service there.
- Private delivery works the same from Liechtenstein: 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 Liechtenstein?
Liechtenstein 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 2G switched off in Liechtenstein?
Status by operator, as of 26 October 2026. FL1 (Telecom Liechtenstein): switched off (2026-07).
When is 3G switched off in Liechtenstein?
Status by operator, as of 26 October 2026. FL1 (Telecom Liechtenstein): switched off.