Telia Lietuva, Lithuania: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Telia Lietuva plans to switch off 2G on 31 December 2028 and switched off 3G in December 2022, 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 Telia Lietuva
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Planned | 31 December 2028 | low | korewireless.com, emnify.com Kore and emnify list 31 Dec 2028. Conflict: Wireless Logic says end-2025, a date that has passed without confirmation. No Telia Lietuva announcement found. |
| 3G | Switched off | December 2022 | medium | wirelesslogic.com, telia.fi Wireless Logic says Telia retired 3G in Lithuania in December 2022. Telia Finland's 3G page states Telia has closed 3G in Lithuania (no date). |
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 Telia 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 Telia Lietuva.
- 3G fallback no longer works on Telia 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bite Lietuva | Planned, 31 December 2028 | Switched off, December 2025 |
| Tele2 Lithuania | Planned, 31 December 2028 | Switched off, 2025 |
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 Telia Lietuva switch off 2G in Lithuania?
Telia Lietuva plans to switch off 2G on 31 December 2028. Kore and emnify list 31 Dec 2028. Conflict: Wireless Logic says end-2025, a date that has passed without confirmation. No Telia Lietuva announcement found.
When did Telia Lietuva switch off 3G in Lithuania?
Telia Lietuva switched off its 3G network in December 2022. Wireless Logic says Telia retired 3G in Lithuania in December 2022. Telia Finland's 3G page states Telia has closed 3G in Lithuania (no date).