Telekom Romania Mobile: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Telekom Romania Mobile plans to switch off 2G and switched off 3G in 2022, 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 Telekom Romania Mobile
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Planned | none | low | korewireless.com, wirelesslogic.com KORE lists 2G 'Shutdown in progress' with no date. Wireless Logic says Vodafone Romania is consolidating its acquisition of Telekom Romania Mobile (sold in 2025). Sale terms and network fate not verified from a primary source. |
| 3G | Switched off | 2022 | low | wirelesslogic.com, korewireless.com Wireless Logic: 3G closed in 2022; KORE: shutdown finished; emnify lists 2022-07-01. No operator source reachable (telekom.ro pages empty). |
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 Telekom Romania Mobile
- 2G devices keep working until the shutdown. Replace 2G-only devices before that date; once the network closes, they lose service on Telekom Romania Mobile.
- 3G fallback no longer works on Telekom Romania Mobile. 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 |
| Orange Romania | Planned, 2030 | Switched off, 2025 |
| 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 Telekom Romania Mobile switch off 2G in Romania?
Telekom Romania Mobile plans to switch off 2G, with no date given yet. KORE lists 2G 'Shutdown in progress' with no date. Wireless Logic says Vodafone Romania is consolidating its acquisition of Telekom Romania Mobile (sold in 2025). Sale terms and network fate not verified from a primary source.
When did Telekom Romania Mobile switch off 3G in Romania?
Telekom Romania Mobile switched off its 3G network in 2022. Wireless Logic: 3G closed in 2022; KORE: shutdown finished; emnify lists 2022-07-01. No operator source reachable (telekom.ro pages empty).