Orange Romania: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Orange Romania plans to switch off 2G in 2030 and switched off 3G in 2025, 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 Romania.
2G and 3G status at Orange Romania
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Planned | 2030 | medium | newsroom.orange.com, korewireless.com Orange Group plan: 2G phased out by 2030 in Romania, subject to local plans; KORE lists 2030-12-31. |
| 3G | Switched off | 2025 | medium | business-review.eu, korewireless.com Gradual transition from June 2024, planned to end at end-2025; KORE marks the shutdown finished (2025-12-31). No Orange completion release found. |
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 Orange Romania
- 2G devices keep working until the shutdown (2030). Replace 2G-only devices before that date; once the network closes, they lose service on Orange Romania.
- 3G fallback no longer works on Orange Romania. 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 Romania: permanent roaming is governed by the EU roaming regulation, which generally allows it under wholesale agreements between operators. Details on the Romania 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 Romania
| Operator | 2G | 3G |
|---|---|---|
| Digi | Unclear | Switched off, 29 August 2023 |
| Telekom Romania Mobile | Planned | Switched off, 2022 |
| Vodafone Romania | Planned, 2030 | Switched off, 1 July 2025 |
All operators and both rules for Romania: IoT connectivity in Romania. Every country: 2G and 3G shutdown dates by country and operator.
Frequently asked questions
When does Orange Romania switch off 2G in Romania?
Orange Romania plans to switch off 2G in 2030. Orange Group plan: 2G phased out by 2030 in Romania, subject to local plans; KORE lists 2030-12-31.
When did Orange Romania switch off 3G in Romania?
Orange Romania switched off its 3G network in 2025. Gradual transition from June 2024, planned to end at end-2025; KORE marks the shutdown finished (2025-12-31). No Orange completion release found.