Tele2, Sweden: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Tele2 switched off 2G on 1 December 2025 and switched off 3G on 1 December 2025, 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 Sweden.
2G and 3G status at Tele2
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Switched off | 1 December 2025 | high | 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. |
| 3G | Switched off | 1 December 2025 | high | riksdagen.se, svt.se Gradual 3G phase-out during 2025 completed together with 2G on 1 Dec 2025, per parliament interpellation and SVT. |
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 Tele2
- 2G devices no longer connect to Tele2. Trackers, alarms and meters that only speak GSM/GPRS need a 4G-based replacement, or a SIM that roams onto another network in Sweden still running 2G.
- 3G fallback no longer works on Tele2. 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 Sweden: permanent roaming is governed by the EU roaming regulation, which generally allows it under wholesale agreements between operators. Details on the Sweden 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 Sweden
| Operator | 2G | 3G |
|---|---|---|
| Telenor | Switched off, 1 December 2025 | Switched off, 1 December 2025 |
| Telia | Planned, December 2027 | Switched off, December 2025 |
| Tre (3) | not tracked | Switched off, 1 December 2025 |
All operators and both rules for Sweden: IoT connectivity in Sweden. Every country: 2G and 3G shutdown dates by country and operator.
Frequently asked questions
When did Tele2 switch off 2G in Sweden?
Tele2 switched off its 2G network on 1 December 2025. 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.
When did Tele2 switch off 3G in Sweden?
Tele2 switched off its 3G network on 1 December 2025. Gradual 3G phase-out during 2025 completed together with 2G on 1 Dec 2025, per parliament interpellation and SVT.