Orange Luxembourg: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Orange Luxembourg plans to switch off 2G in 2030 and plans to switch 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 Luxembourg.
2G and 3G status at Orange Luxembourg
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Planned | 2030 | medium | luxtoday.lu Government answer (via LuxToday): Orange's 2G network remains in operation until 2030. No exact date found on Orange's site. |
| 3G | Planned | December 2025 | low | 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). |
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 Orange Luxembourg
- 2G devices keep working until the shutdown (2030). Replace 2G-only devices before that date; once the network closes, they lose service on Orange Luxembourg.
- 3G works until the shutdown (December 2025). Devices that rely on 3G should move to 4G before then.
- For new devices, choose 4G-based technologies: LTE Cat-1 bis, LTE-M or NB-IoT where the network offers them.
- Foreign SIMs in Luxembourg: permanent roaming is governed by the EU roaming regulation, which generally allows it under wholesale agreements between operators. Details on the Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg
| Operator | 2G | 3G |
|---|---|---|
| POST Luxembourg | No plan announced | Switched off, October 2022 |
| Tango (Proximus Luxembourg) | No plan announced | Switched off, January 2024 |
All operators and both rules for Luxembourg: IoT connectivity in Luxembourg. Every country: 2G and 3G shutdown dates by country and operator.
Frequently asked questions
When does Orange Luxembourg switch off 2G in Luxembourg?
Orange Luxembourg plans to switch off 2G in 2030. Government answer (via LuxToday): Orange's 2G network remains in operation until 2030. No exact date found on Orange's site.
When does Orange Luxembourg switch off 3G in Luxembourg?
Orange Luxembourg plans to switch off 3G in December 2025. 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).