Telenor, Sweden: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Telenor 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 Telenor
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Switched off | 1 December 2025 | high | 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. |
| 3G | Switched off | 1 December 2025 | high | riksdagen.se, svt.se Closed 1 Dec 2025 together with 2G, 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 Telenor
- 2G devices no longer connect to Telenor. 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 Telenor. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tele2 | 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 Telenor switch off 2G in Sweden?
Telenor switched off its 2G network on 1 December 2025. 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.
When did Telenor switch off 3G in Sweden?
Telenor switched off its 3G network on 1 December 2025. Closed 1 Dec 2025 together with 2G, per parliament interpellation and SVT.