Tele2 Lithuania: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Tele2 Lithuania plans to switch off 2G on 31 December 2028 and switched off 3G in 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 Tele2 Lithuania
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Planned | 31 December 2028 | low | korewireless.com Only Kore lists a date (31 Dec 2028). No Tele2 Lithuania announcement found. |
| 3G | Switched off | 2025 | low | korewireless.com, emnify.com Kore (May 2026) marks the 3G shutdown finished; emnify lists 31 Dec 2025. No operator confirmation 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 Tele2 Lithuania
- 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 Tele2 Lithuania.
- 3G fallback no longer works on Tele2 Lithuania. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bite Lietuva | Planned, 31 December 2028 | Switched off, December 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 Tele2 Lithuania switch off 2G in Lithuania?
Tele2 Lithuania plans to switch off 2G on 31 December 2028. Only Kore lists a date (31 Dec 2028). No Tele2 Lithuania announcement found.
When did Tele2 Lithuania switch off 3G in Lithuania?
Tele2 Lithuania switched off its 3G network in 2025. Kore (May 2026) marks the 3G shutdown finished; emnify lists 31 Dec 2025. No operator confirmation found.