Telia, Sweden: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Telia plans to switch off 2G in December 2027 and switched off 3G in 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 Telia
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Planned | December 2027 | high | 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. |
| 3G | Switched off | December 2025 | high | 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. |
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 Telia
- 2G devices keep working until the shutdown (December 2027). Replace 2G-only devices before that date; once the network closes, they lose service on Telia.
- 3G fallback no longer works on Telia. 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 |
| Telenor | Switched off, 1 December 2025 | Switched off, 1 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 does Telia switch off 2G in Sweden?
Telia plans to switch off 2G in December 2027. 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.
When did Telia switch off 3G in Sweden?
Telia switched off its 3G network in December 2025. 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.