Verizon, United States: 2G and 3G shutdown dates
Updated
Verizon switched off 2G on 31 December 2022 and switched off 3G on 31 December 2022, 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 States.
2G and 3G status at Verizon
| Network | Status | Date | Confidence | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | Switched off | 31 December 2022 | high | verizon.com, wirelesslogic.com Verizon never ran GSM; its 2G layer was CDMA 1xRTT, retired together with the CDMA network (Verizon: completion by 31 Dec 2022, decommissioned as of 3 Jan 2023). Conflict: Wireless Logic tracker says 2G CDMA ended at end-2020, but Verizon's own page lists 1X devices as affected by the 2022 retirement. |
| 3G | Switched off | 31 December 2022 | high | verizon.com, rcrwireless.com CDMA EV-DO 3G network retired 31 Dec 2022; Verizon's support page says the CDMA network was decommissioned as of 3 Jan 2023. |
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 Verizon
- 2G devices no longer connect to Verizon. Trackers, alarms and meters that only speak GSM/GPRS need a 4G-based replacement, or a SIM that roams onto another network in the United States still running 2G.
- 3G fallback no longer works on Verizon. 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 States: no law we found restricts permanent roaming; mobile operators set the terms. Details on the United States 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 States
| Operator | 2G | 3G |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | Switched off, 1 January 2017 | Switched off, 22 February 2022 |
| T-Mobile | Switched off, 3 August 2026 | Switched off, July 2022 |
| UScellular | Switched off, January 2024 | Switched off, January 2024 |
All operators and both rules for the United States: IoT connectivity in the United States. Every country: 2G and 3G shutdown dates by country and operator.
Frequently asked questions
When did Verizon switch off 2G in the United States?
Verizon switched off its 2G network on 31 December 2022. Verizon never ran GSM; its 2G layer was CDMA 1xRTT, retired together with the CDMA network (Verizon: completion by 31 Dec 2022, decommissioned as of 3 Jan 2023). Conflict: Wireless Logic tracker says 2G CDMA ended at end-2020, but Verizon's own page lists 1X devices as affected by the 2022 retirement.
When did Verizon switch off 3G in the United States?
Verizon switched off its 3G network on 31 December 2022. CDMA EV-DO 3G network retired 31 Dec 2022; Verizon's support page says the CDMA network was decommissioned as of 3 Jan 2023.