Bite Lietuva, Lithuania: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Bite Lietuva plans to switch off 2G on 31 December 2028 and switched off 3G in December 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 Lithuania.
2G and 3G status at Bite Lietuva
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Planned | 31 December 2028 | low | bite.lt, korewireless.com Kore and emnify list 31 Dec 2028 (Wireless Logic: estimated 2026-2028). Bite's own 3G page says 2G still carries calls and SMS and gives no 2G end date. |
| 3G | Switched off | December 2025 | medium | bite.lt, wirelesslogic.com Bite states it has gradually switched off its 3G network and refarmed the spectrum to 4G/5G (no date on page). Wireless Logic gives completion at end-2025, after a Sventoji pilot (Sep 2024) and Vilnius county off by mid-November 2025. |
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 Lietuva
- 2G devices keep working until the shutdown (31 December 2028). Replace 2G-only devices before that date; once the network closes, they lose service on Bite Lietuva.
- 3G fallback no longer works on Bite Lietuva. 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 Lithuania: permanent roaming is governed by the EU roaming regulation, which generally allows it under wholesale agreements between operators. Details on the Lithuania 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 Lithuania
| Operator | 2G | 3G |
|---|---|---|
| Tele2 Lithuania | Planned, 31 December 2028 | Switched off, 2025 |
| Telia Lietuva | Planned, 31 December 2028 | Switched off, December 2022 |
All operators and both rules for Lithuania: IoT connectivity in Lithuania. Every country: 2G and 3G shutdown dates by country and operator.
Frequently asked questions
When does Bite Lietuva switch off 2G in Lithuania?
Bite Lietuva plans to switch off 2G on 31 December 2028. Kore and emnify list 31 Dec 2028 (Wireless Logic: estimated 2026-2028). Bite's own 3G page says 2G still carries calls and SMS and gives no 2G end date.
When did Bite Lietuva switch off 3G in Lithuania?
Bite Lietuva switched off its 3G network in December 2025. Bite states it has gradually switched off its 3G network and refarmed the spectrum to 4G/5G (no date on page). Wireless Logic gives completion at end-2025, after a Sventoji pilot (Sep 2024) and Vilnius county off by mid-November 2025.