IoT connectivity in Malta
Updated
In Malta, 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, 1 has switched off 2G and 0 3G; the status of 3 networks is still unclear, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epic | 2G | Unclear | none | wirelesslogic.com Epic is the former Vodafone Malta. Wireless Logic lists only an estimated 2G closure (no date) under Vodafone Malta. |
| Epic | 3G | Unclear | none | |
| GO | 2G | No plan announced | none | go.com.mt GO's 3G switch-off FAQ states its 2G network will stay active; no 2G end date given. |
| GO | 3G | Planned | 30 September 2026 | go.com.mt, emnify.com GO says its 3G network will switch off soon but its page gives no date; emnify lists 30 Sep 2026. Date has passed; no confirmation of the switch-off found. Kore (May 2026) lists GO 3G shutdown as in progress. |
| Melita | 2G | Switched off | 27 February 2023 | korewireless.com, emnify.com Trackers only: Kore lists 27 Feb 2023 for Melita 2G and emnify shows Melita 2G as no service. No Melita statement found. |
| Melita | 3G | Unclear | none | No source found on a Melita 3G switch-off; Melita's website does not mention it. Melita has no 2G row: emnify lists Melita 2G as no service. |
What it means for IoT devices in Malta
- 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.
- Private delivery works the same from Malta: 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 Malta?
Malta 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 Malta?
Status by operator, as of 26 October 2026. GO: no shutdown plan announced; Melita: switched off (2023-02-27).
When is 3G switched off in Malta?
Status by operator, as of 26 October 2026. GO: planned for 2026-09-30.