IoT connectivity in Sweden
Updated
In Sweden, 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, 2 have switched off 2G and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tele2 | 2G | Switched off | 1 December 2025 | riksdagen.se, svt.se 2G ran on Net4Mobility, the network shared with Telenor. Parliament interpellation and minister's reply confirm Tre, Tele2 and Telenor closed 2G and 3G on 1 Dec 2025. PTS required blocking of phones lacking 112 support by 2 Feb 2026. |
| Tele2 | 3G | Switched off | 1 December 2025 | riksdagen.se, svt.se Gradual 3G phase-out during 2025 completed together with 2G on 1 Dec 2025, per parliament interpellation and SVT. |
| Telenor | 2G | Switched off | 1 December 2025 | riksdagen.se, svt.se Shared Net4Mobility network with Tele2. Closed 1 Dec 2025 per parliament interpellation and minister's reply. Wireless Logic describes a regional sequence over 1-9 Dec 2025. |
| Telenor | 3G | Switched off | 1 December 2025 | riksdagen.se, svt.se Closed 1 Dec 2025 together with 2G, per parliament interpellation and SVT. |
| Telia | 2G | Planned | December 2027 | telia.se, krisinformation.se Postponed from 2025 to end-2027. Telia will be the only 2G network left in Sweden; other operators' affected phones rely on it for emergency (112) roaming. |
| Telia | 3G | Switched off | December 2025 | telia.se Telia states its 3G network was fully switched off at the end of 2025 (page dated March 2025 but updated in the past tense). No exact day given. |
| Tre (3) | 3G | Switched off | 1 December 2025 | riksdagen.se, svt.se Tre closed its 3G network on 1 Dec 2025 per parliament interpellation and SVT. Tre is generally described as having no own 2G network, so no 2G row. |
What it means for IoT devices in Sweden
- 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 4 networks: devices that fall back to 3G will lose service there.
- Private delivery works the same from Sweden: 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 Sweden?
Sweden 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 Sweden?
Status by operator, as of 26 October 2026. Tele2: switched off (2025-12-01); Telenor: switched off (2025-12-01); Telia: planned for 2027-12.
When is 3G switched off in Sweden?
Status by operator, as of 26 October 2026. Tele2: switched off (2025-12-01); Telenor: switched off (2025-12-01); Telia: switched off (2025-12); Tre (3): switched off (2025-12-01).