Telia, Norway: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Telia switched off 2G on 2 December 2025 and switched off 3G in November 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 Telia
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Switched off | 2 December 2025 | high | telia.no, tek.no Region-by-region shutdown from August 2025; last areas (Oslo, Akershus, Drammen, Ostfold, Vestfold) switched off 2 Dec 2025. Telia states the whole 2G network is now closed. |
| 3G | Switched off | November 2021 | medium | operatorwatch.com, telia.fi Last 2100 MHz 3G site switched off June 2021 and last 900 MHz 3G site November 2021. Telia Finland's 3G page also states Telia has closed 3G in Norway. |
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 Telia
- 2G devices no longer connect to Telia. Trackers, alarms and meters that only speak GSM/GPRS need a 4G-based replacement, or a SIM that roams onto another network in Norway still running 2G.
- 3G fallback no longer works on Telia. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Telenor | Planned, 31 December 2027 | Switched off, January 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 did Telia switch off 2G in Norway?
Telia switched off its 2G network on 2 December 2025. Region-by-region shutdown from August 2025; last areas (Oslo, Akershus, Drammen, Ostfold, Vestfold) switched off 2 Dec 2025. Telia states the whole 2G network is now closed.
When did Telia switch off 3G in Norway?
Telia switched off its 3G network in November 2021. Last 2100 MHz 3G site switched off June 2021 and last 900 MHz 3G site November 2021. Telia Finland's 3G page also states Telia has closed 3G in Norway.