Slovak Telekom, Slovakia: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Slovak Telekom plans to switch off 2G in January 2029 and switched off 3G in November 2023, 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 Slovak Telekom
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Planned | January 2029 | medium | touchit.sk, touchit.sk Slovak Telekom confirmed 2G end in January 2029; 900 MHz to be reused for 4G/5G. |
| 3G | Switched off | November 2023 | medium | touchit.sk Switched off at the end of November 2023 after a phase-out started in Q4 2023; first Slovak operator without 3G. |
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 Slovak Telekom
- 2G devices keep working until the shutdown (January 2029). Replace 2G-only devices before that date; once the network closes, they lose service on Slovak Telekom.
- 3G fallback no longer works on Slovak Telekom. 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 |
| Orange Slovensko | Planned, 2029 | Switched off, February 2024 |
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 Slovak Telekom switch off 2G in Slovakia?
Slovak Telekom plans to switch off 2G in January 2029. Slovak Telekom confirmed 2G end in January 2029; 900 MHz to be reused for 4G/5G.
When did Slovak Telekom switch off 3G in Slovakia?
Slovak Telekom switched off its 3G network in November 2023. Switched off at the end of November 2023 after a phase-out started in Q4 2023; first Slovak operator without 3G.