Telenor, Norway: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Telenor plans to switch off 2G on 31 December 2027 and switched off 3G in January 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 Norway.
2G and 3G status at Telenor
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Planned | 31 December 2027 | high | telenor.no, tek.no Telenor states it will close 2G on 31 Dec 2027, postponed from the original end-2025 plan to protect critical services. |
| 3G | Switched off | January 2021 | high | tek.no, telenor.no Main 3G switch-off in late January 2021 (night to a Monday, per Tek.no); a few sites kept 3G for some time afterwards. Telenor confirms 3G is already switched off. |
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 Telenor
- 2G devices keep working until the shutdown (31 December 2027). Replace 2G-only devices before that date; once the network closes, they lose service on Telenor.
- 3G fallback no longer works on Telenor. 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 Norway: permanent roaming is governed by the EU roaming regulation, which generally allows it under wholesale agreements between operators. Details on the Norway 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 Norway
| Operator | 2G | 3G |
|---|---|---|
| Telia | Switched off, 2 December 2025 | Switched off, November 2021 |
All operators and both rules for Norway: IoT connectivity in Norway. Every country: 2G and 3G shutdown dates by country and operator.
Frequently asked questions
When does Telenor switch off 2G in Norway?
Telenor plans to switch off 2G on 31 December 2027. Telenor states it will close 2G on 31 Dec 2027, postponed from the original end-2025 plan to protect critical services.
When did Telenor switch off 3G in Norway?
Telenor switched off its 3G network in January 2021. Main 3G switch-off in late January 2021 (night to a Monday, per Tek.no); a few sites kept 3G for some time afterwards. Telenor confirms 3G is already switched off.