IoT connectivity in Luxembourg
Updated
In Luxembourg, permanent roaming is governed by the EU roaming regulation, which generally allows it under wholesale agreements between operators. Of the 3 mobile operators we track there, 0 have switched off 2G and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Luxembourg | 2G | Planned | 2030 | luxtoday.lu Government answer (via LuxToday): Orange's 2G network remains in operation until 2030. No exact date found on Orange's site. |
| Orange Luxembourg | 3G | Planned | December 2025 | luxtoday.lu Phase-out began in 2024, full shutdown targeted by end-2025. Date has passed; no confirmation of completion found (Orange Luxembourg pages checked did not mention it). |
| POST Luxembourg | 2G | No plan announced | none | luxtoday.lu Per a government answer to parliamentary question no. 1899 reported by LuxToday, POST keeps 2G until at least end-2027; no switch-off date announced. |
| POST Luxembourg | 3G | Switched off | October 2022 | post.lu, luxtoday.lu POST says its 3G network was taken out of service in 2022; the government answer (via LuxToday) says the shutdown was completed in October 2022. |
| Tango (Proximus Luxembourg) | 2G | No plan announced | none | luxtoday.lu Government answer (via LuxToday), naming Proximus: no 2G switch-off date set yet; network expected to last until at least 2030. |
| Tango (Proximus Luxembourg) | 3G | Switched off | January 2024 | luxtoday.lu Government answer (via LuxToday): Proximus (Tango brand) ceased 3G operations in January 2024. A CommsUpdate headline (paywalled, not cited) also announced a January 2024 shutdown. |
What it means for IoT devices in Luxembourg
- 2G still runs on some networks, but plan new devices on 4G-based technologies (LTE Cat-1bis, LTE-M or NB-IoT where available): 2G is being closed across the region.
- 3G is already gone on 2 networks: devices that fall back to 3G will lose service there.
- Private delivery works the same from Luxembourg: 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 Luxembourg?
Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg?
Status by operator, as of 26 October 2026. Orange Luxembourg: planned for 2030; POST Luxembourg: no shutdown plan announced; Tango (Proximus Luxembourg): no shutdown plan announced.
When is 3G switched off in Luxembourg?
Status by operator, as of 26 October 2026. Orange Luxembourg: planned for 2025-12; POST Luxembourg: switched off (2022-10); Tango (Proximus Luxembourg): switched off (2024-01).