Movistar Mexico: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Movistar Mexico switched off 2G in January 2021 and has no 3G shutdown date we could confirm, 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 Mexico.
2G and 3G status at Movistar Mexico
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Switched off | January 2021 | medium | dplnews.com, wirelesslogic.com Telefonica's Movistar switched off 2G in January 2021 (DPL News); tracker lists 2G closed in 2021. Expansion says the 2G phase-out started in 2019. |
| 3G | Unclear | none | low | No source found on the status of Movistar Mexico's own 3G network. |
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 Movistar Mexico
- 2G devices no longer connect to Movistar Mexico. Trackers, alarms and meters that only speak GSM/GPRS need a 4G-based replacement, or a SIM that roams onto another network in Mexico still running 2G.
- 3G status unclear. Check on site before relying on Movistar Mexico's 3G network.
- For new devices, choose 4G-based technologies: LTE Cat-1 bis, LTE-M or NB-IoT where the network offers them.
- Foreign SIMs in Mexico: no law we found restricts permanent roaming; mobile operators set the terms. Details on the Mexico 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 Mexico
| Operator | 2G | 3G |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T Mexico | Switched off, March 2019 | No plan announced |
| Telcel | No plan announced | No plan announced |
All operators and both rules for Mexico: IoT connectivity in Mexico. Every country: 2G and 3G shutdown dates by country and operator.
Frequently asked questions
When did Movistar Mexico switch off 2G in Mexico?
Movistar Mexico switched off its 2G network in January 2021. Telefonica's Movistar switched off 2G in January 2021 (DPL News); tracker lists 2G closed in 2021. Expansion says the 2G phase-out started in 2019.