Vodafone Spain: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Vodafone Spain has announced no date to switch off 2G and switched off 3G in 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 Spain.
2G and 3G status at Vodafone Spain
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | No plan announced | none | low | xatakamovil.com, wirelesslogic.com Press (June 2026) says Vodafone has not commented and has no 2G switch-off scheduled for a specific date. Conflict: Wireless Logic's tracker says Vodafone Spain is delaying 2G shutdown to late 2026 or early 2027. Vodafone Spain is owned by Zegona. |
| 3G | Switched off | 2024 | high | vodafone.es, xatakamovil.com Phased switch-off started in 2022; Vodafone says it was effective in Madrid, Barcelona and the main cities by late 2024; press says the process ended in 2024. |
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 Vodafone Spain
- 2G keeps running for now. Vodafone Spain has announced no closing date, so 2G fallback still helps devices that roam in Spain, but new designs should not depend on it.
- 3G fallback no longer works on Vodafone Spain. 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 Spain: permanent roaming is governed by the EU roaming regulation, which generally allows it under wholesale agreements between operators. Details on the Spain 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 Spain
| Operator | 2G | 3G |
|---|---|---|
| MasOrange | Planned, 31 December 2030 | Planned, 31 December 2027 |
| Movistar | Planned, 2027 | Planned, 2027 |
All operators and both rules for Spain: IoT connectivity in Spain. Every country: 2G and 3G shutdown dates by country and operator.
Frequently asked questions
When does Vodafone Spain switch off 2G in Spain?
Vodafone Spain has announced no date to switch off 2G, as of 26 October 2026. Press (June 2026) says Vodafone has not commented and has no 2G switch-off scheduled for a specific date. Conflict: Wireless Logic's tracker says Vodafone Spain is delaying 2G shutdown to late 2026 or early 2027. Vodafone Spain is owned by Zegona.
When did Vodafone Spain switch off 3G in Spain?
Vodafone Spain switched off its 3G network in 2024. Phased switch-off started in 2022; Vodafone says it was effective in Madrid, Barcelona and the main cities by late 2024; press says the process ended in 2024.