Singtel, Singapore: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Singtel switched off 2G in April 2017 and switched off 3G in November 2024, 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 Singapore.
2G and 3G status at Singtel
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Switched off | April 2017 | medium | singtel.com, resources.telegeography.com Joint M1/Singtel/StarHub release: all 2G voice, SMS and data ceased from 1 April 2017, closed in stages with completion scheduled for 18 April 2017; spectrum refarmed to 3G/4G. TeleGeography lists Singapore's 2G shutdown as completed in April 2017. |
| 3G | Switched off | November 2024 | medium | singtel.com, korewireless.com Industry target was 31 July 2024; Singtel postponed and retired its 3G network (2100/900 MHz) progressively from November 2024. Kore lists the shutdown as finished (30 Nov 2024). No Singtel post-shutdown statement 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 Singtel
- 2G devices no longer connect to Singtel. Trackers, alarms and meters that only speak GSM/GPRS need a 4G-based replacement, or a SIM that roams onto another network in Singapore still running 2G.
- 3G fallback no longer works on Singtel. 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 Singapore: permanent roaming of foreign IoT SIMs is allowed with conditions. Details on the Singapore 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 Singapore
| Operator | 2G | 3G |
|---|---|---|
| M1 | Switched off, April 2017 | Switched off, 1 August 2024 |
| StarHub | Switched off, April 2017 | Switched off, 1 November 2024 |
All operators and both rules for Singapore: IoT connectivity in Singapore. Every country: 2G and 3G shutdown dates by country and operator.
Frequently asked questions
When did Singtel switch off 2G in Singapore?
Singtel switched off its 2G network in April 2017. Joint M1/Singtel/StarHub release: all 2G voice, SMS and data ceased from 1 April 2017, closed in stages with completion scheduled for 18 April 2017; spectrum refarmed to 3G/4G. TeleGeography lists Singapore's 2G shutdown as completed in April 2017.
When did Singtel switch off 3G in Singapore?
Singtel switched off its 3G network in November 2024. Industry target was 31 July 2024; Singtel postponed and retired its 3G network (2100/900 MHz) progressively from November 2024. Kore lists the shutdown as finished (30 Nov 2024). No Singtel post-shutdown statement found.