Three UK (VodafoneThree), United Kingdom: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Three UK (VodafoneThree) switched off 3G in November 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 the United Kingdom.
2G and 3G status at Three UK (VodafoneThree)
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3G | Switched off | November 2025 | medium | ispreview.co.uk Target was end-2024; remaining 3G sites finally switched off at the end of November 2025. Three never ran a 2G network (no 2G row). Now part of VodafoneThree. |
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 Three UK (VodafoneThree)
- 3G fallback no longer works on Three UK (VodafoneThree). 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 the United Kingdom: no law we found restricts permanent roaming; mobile operators set the terms. Details on the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom
| Operator | 2G | 3G |
|---|---|---|
| EE | Planned, May 2029 | Switched off, February 2024 |
| Virgin Media O2 (O2) | Planned, 2029 | Switched off, December 2025 |
| Vodafone UK (VodafoneThree) | Planned, 2030 | Switched off, February 2024 |
All operators and both rules for the United Kingdom: IoT connectivity in the United Kingdom. Every country: 2G and 3G shutdown dates by country and operator.
Frequently asked questions
When did Three UK (VodafoneThree) switch off 3G in the United Kingdom?
Three UK (VodafoneThree) switched off its 3G network in November 2025. Target was end-2024; remaining 3G sites finally switched off at the end of November 2025. Three never ran a 2G network (no 2G row). Now part of VodafoneThree.