U Mobile, Malaysia: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
U Mobile switched off 3G in December 2021, 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 Malaysia.
2G and 3G status at U Mobile
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3G | Switched off | December 2021 | low | myjendela.my, korewireless.com MCMC's JENDELA 3G sunset FAQ names U Mobile among operators retiring 3G by end of December 2021. Kore lists U Mobile's 3G shutdown as finished but gives 6 Oct 2023; national completion was reported for March 2022. Exact U Mobile end date unconfirmed. |
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 U Mobile
- 3G fallback no longer works on U Mobile. 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 Malaysia: we have not yet found a reliable source on permanent roaming. Details on the Malaysia 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 Malaysia
| Operator | 2G | 3G |
|---|---|---|
| CelcomDigi | No plan announced | Switched off, 31 December 2021 |
| Maxis | No plan announced | Switched off, December 2023 |
All operators and both rules for Malaysia: IoT connectivity in Malaysia. Every country: 2G and 3G shutdown dates by country and operator.
Frequently asked questions
When did U Mobile switch off 3G in Malaysia?
U Mobile switched off its 3G network in December 2021. MCMC's JENDELA 3G sunset FAQ names U Mobile among operators retiring 3G by end of December 2021. Kore lists U Mobile's 3G shutdown as finished but gives 6 Oct 2023; national completion was reported for March 2022. Exact U Mobile end date unconfirmed.