Orange Slovensko, Slovakia: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Orange Slovensko plans to switch off 2G in 2029 and switched off 3G in February 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 Slovakia.
2G and 3G status at Orange Slovensko
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Planned | 2029 | low | 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. |
| 3G | Switched off | February 2024 | medium | touchit.sk Orange ended 3G operation at the end of February 2024 after a phased shutdown. |
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 Slovensko
- 2G devices keep working until the shutdown (2029). Replace 2G-only devices before that date; once the network closes, they lose service on Orange Slovensko.
- 3G fallback no longer works on Orange Slovensko. 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 Slovakia: permanent roaming is governed by the EU roaming regulation, which generally allows it under wholesale agreements between operators. Details on the Slovakia 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 Slovakia
| Operator | 2G | 3G |
|---|---|---|
| 4ka | No plan announced | not tracked |
| O2 Slovakia | Planned, 2028 | Switched off, September 2025 |
| Slovak Telekom | Planned, January 2029 | Switched off, November 2023 |
All operators and both rules for Slovakia: IoT connectivity in Slovakia. Every country: 2G and 3G shutdown dates by country and operator.
Frequently asked questions
When does Orange Slovensko switch off 2G in Slovakia?
Orange Slovensko plans to switch off 2G in 2029. 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.
When did Orange Slovensko switch off 3G in Slovakia?
Orange Slovensko switched off its 3G network in February 2024. Orange ended 3G operation at the end of February 2024 after a phased shutdown.