IoT connectivity in Slovakia
Updated
In Slovakia, permanent roaming is governed by the EU roaming regulation, which generally allows it under wholesale agreements between operators. Of the 4 mobile operators we track there, 0 have switched off 2G and 3 3G, as of 26 October 2026. Sources are listed below each table.
Permanent roaming
EU/EEA rule. M2M falls within the EU Roaming Regulation, which leaves permanent roaming for M2M to commercial wholesale agreements that may include clauses against it; BEREC concluded in March 2025 that no further regulation was needed, and most member states permit it, Belgium being the main exception.
Sources: berec.europa.eu, berec.europa.eu, cullen-international.com.
2G and 3G shutdowns by operator
| Operator | Network | Status | Date | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4ka | 2G | No plan announced | none | touchit.sk, touchit.sk 4ka (SWAN) says it does not currently plan to switch off its 2G network; no date set. |
| O2 Slovakia | 2G | Planned | 2028 | touchit.sk, touchit.sk O2 was first in Slovakia to announce a 2G end: by the end of 2028. No detailed schedule yet. |
| O2 Slovakia | 3G | Switched off | September 2025 | touchit.sk, touchit.sk Gradual shutdown from early 2024, completed at the end of September 2025; last Slovak operator to retire 3G. |
| Orange Slovensko | 2G | Planned | 2029 | touchit.sk, touchit.sk Conflict: Oct 2025 article says Orange plans 2G switch-off in early 2029; June 2026 article says Orange only stated 2G stays in service for the next few years, customers to be informed in time. Orange Group target for Slovakia is 2030. |
| Orange Slovensko | 3G | Switched off | February 2024 | touchit.sk Orange ended 3G operation at the end of February 2024 after a phased shutdown. |
| Slovak Telekom | 2G | Planned | January 2029 | touchit.sk, touchit.sk Slovak Telekom confirmed 2G end in January 2029; 900 MHz to be reused for 4G/5G. |
| Slovak Telekom | 3G | Switched off | November 2023 | touchit.sk Switched off at the end of November 2023 after a phase-out started in Q4 2023; first Slovak operator without 3G. |
What it means for IoT devices in Slovakia
- 2G still runs on some networks, but plan new devices on 4G-based technologies (LTE Cat-1bis, LTE-M or NB-IoT where available): 2G is being closed across the region.
- 3G is already gone on 3 networks: devices that fall back to 3G will lose service there.
- Private delivery works the same from Slovakia: device data reaches your cloud over private links. See private delivery.
Other countries in Europe
Full tables: permanent roaming rules by country and 2G and 3G shutdown dates.
Frequently asked questions
Is permanent roaming allowed for IoT SIMs in Slovakia?
Slovakia applies the EU roaming regulation, which covers the EU and EEA. M2M falls within the EU Roaming Regulation, which leaves permanent roaming for M2M to commercial wholesale agreements that may include clauses against it; BEREC concluded in March 2025 that no further regulation was needed, and most member states permit it, Belgium being the main exception.
When is 2G switched off in Slovakia?
Status by operator, as of 26 October 2026. 4ka: no shutdown plan announced; O2 Slovakia: planned for 2028; Orange Slovensko: planned for 2029; Slovak Telekom: planned for 2029-01.
When is 3G switched off in Slovakia?
Status by operator, as of 26 October 2026. O2 Slovakia: switched off (2025-09); Orange Slovensko: switched off (2024-02); Slovak Telekom: switched off (2023-11).