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=== Past 2G networks === {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ ! Country ! Status ! Network ! Shutdown date ! style=width:4em | Standard ! style=width:35em | Notes |- | {{flag|Åland}} | | [[Ålcom]] | 2025-02-03 | [[GSM]] | <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.alcom.ax/privat/mobil/avveckling-2g-och-kopparnat |title=Avveckling 2G och kopparnät |language=sv |publisher=Ålcom |access-date=2025-05-31}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | {{flag|Anguilla}} | rowspan="2" | | [[Digicel]] | {{fontcolour|green|''active''}} | [[GSM]] | 900 MHz: 5 MHz GSM + 5 MHz UMTS<br />1900 MHz: 5 MHz UMTS <ref>{{cite web |url=https://pucanguilla.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Digicel-Licence-5Nov2014.pdf |title=License and Frequency Authorisations - Digicel |publisher=Public Utilities Commission Anguilla |date=2014-11-05 |access-date=2024-09-08 |archive-date=2024-06-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616142046/https://pucanguilla.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Digicel-Licence-5Nov2014.pdf |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://pucanguilla.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Annual-Report-2016-Final-Combined.pdf |title=Annual Report 2016 |publisher=Public Utilities Commission Anguilla |date=2017-08-24 |access-date=2024-09-08 |archive-date=2024-06-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240623180814/https://pucanguilla.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Annual-Report-2016-Final-Combined.pdf |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gov.ai/document/hoa/boardaccounts/Public%20Utilities%20Commission%20Annual%20Report%202017.pdf |title=Annual Report 2017 |publisher=Public Utilities Commission Anguilla |date=2018-10-22 |access-date=2024-09-14 |archive-date=2024-09-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240914134851/https://www.gov.ai/document/hoa/boardaccounts/Public%20Utilities%20Commission%20Annual%20Report%202017.pdf |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.anfr.fr/fileadmin/user_upload/Agreement_AIA-F-SXM-HOL_BES.pdf |title=Agreement Between The Administrations Of Anguilla, France, Sint Maarten And The State Of Netherlands For Saba And St. Eustatius Concerning The Spectrum Coordination Of Land Mobile Radiocommunication Networks In The Frequency Range 698 MHz to 3800 MHz |publisher=Agence Nationale Des Frèquences (ANFR) |date=2023-03-01 |access-date=2024-09-15 |archive-date=2024-09-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915125539/https://www.anfr.fr/fileadmin/user_upload/Agreement_AIA-F-SXM-HOL_BES.pdf |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | [[Flow (brand)|FLOW]] | 2024-04-22 | [[GSM]] | <ref>{{cite web |url=https://pucanguilla.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/FlowContract-2014.pdf |title=License and Frequency Authorisations - Flow |publisher=Public Utilities Commission Anguilla |date=2014 |access-date=2024-09-08 |archive-date=2024-06-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240615224736/https://pucanguilla.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/FlowContract-2014.pdf |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FFlowAnguilla%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02tzAgbe4DqSHZNMAskTNGkqMtXhwGSJGWbC3fHqNao3z4h2H9gCk3ez9qZ1eAswzil |title=We're saying goodbye to our 2G mobile network |publisher=Flow Anguilla |date=2024-04-17 |access-date=2024-09-10 |archive-date=2024-09-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910001941/https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https://www.facebook.com/FlowAnguilla/posts/pfbid02tzAgbe4DqSHZNMAskTNGkqMtXhwGSJGWbC3fHqNao3z4h2H9gCk3ez9qZ1eAswzil |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" | {{flag|Antigua and Barbuda}} | rowspan="3" | {{fontcolour|red|''No Service''}} | [[Antigua Public Utilities Authority|APUA]] | 2018-04-01 | [[GSM]] | <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.apua.ag/apua-seeks-portion-of-premium-spectrum/ |title=APUA Seeks Portion of Premium Spectrum |publisher=Antigua Public Utilities Authority |date=2019-06-13 |access-date=2024-09-08 |archive-date=2024-09-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240908202207/http://www.apua.ag/apua-seeks-portion-of-premium-spectrum/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | [[Digicel]] | 2024-05-31 | [[GSM]] | <ref>{{cite web |url=https://caribbean.loopnews.com/content/digicel-antigua-say-good-bye-2g-month |title=Digicel Antigua to say good-bye to 2G this month |publisher=Loop Caribbean News by Digicel |date=2024-05-23 |access-date=2024-09-08}}</ref> |- | [[Flow (brand)|FLOW]] | 2024-07-31 | [[GSM]] | <ref>{{cite web |url=https://associatestimes.com/flow-to-retire-2g-networks-shutdown-in-phased-manner/ |title=FLOW to retire 2G networks, shutdown in phased manner |publisher=Associates Times LLC |date=2024-06-07 |access-date=2024-09-08}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | {{flag|Aruba}} | rowspan="2" | ''partially<br />unconfirmed'' | [[Digicel]] | {{Partial2|''2024-06-30''}} | [[GSM]] | <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.digicelgroup.com/aw/en/lte-upgrade-notice |title=Digicel Network Upgrade |publisher=Digicel Aruba |date=2023-12-12 |access-date=2024-09-14}}</ref> |- | [[SETAR NV|SETAR]] | {{fontcolour|green|''active''}} | [[GSM]] | GSM-900 & GSM-1900 |- | rowspan="5" | {{flag|Australia}} | rowspan="5" | {{fontcolour|red|''No Service''}} | [[Hutchison 3G#Australia|Hutchison 3]] | 2006-08-09 | [[cdmaOne]] | <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2004/01/26/hutchison-to-upgrade-orange-network/ |title=Hutchison to upgrade Orange network |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2004-01-26 |access-date=2016-12-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2004/04/20/telstra-fails-to-prise-orange-from-hutch-as-3g-network-share-talks-fail/ |title=Telstra fails to prise Orange from Hutch as 3G network share talks fail |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2004-04-20 |access-date=2016-12-23 |archive-date=2016-12-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161223133903/https://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2004/04/20/telstra-fails-to-prise-orange-from-hutch-as-3g-network-share-talks-fail/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2006/02/01/hutch-to-push-2g-users-to-3g-and-close-orange-network/ |title=Hutch to push 2G users to 3G and close Orange network |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2006-02-01 |access-date=2016-12-23 |archive-date=2016-12-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161223133351/https://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2006/02/01/hutch-to-push-2g-users-to-3g-and-close-orange-network/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2006/05/10/hutch-to-shut-down-cdma-network-in-august/ |title=Hutch to shut down CDMA network in August |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2006-05-10 |access-date=2014-07-26 |archive-date=2016-12-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221093023/https://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2006/05/10/hutch-to-shut-down-cdma-network-in-august/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2006/08/23/2g-network-closure-increases-hutch-australia-revenues-and-losses/ |title=2G network closure increases Hutch Australia revenues and losses |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2006-08-23 |access-date=2016-12-23 |archive-date=2016-12-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161223133555/https://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2006/08/23/2g-network-closure-increases-hutch-australia-revenues-and-losses/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | [[Optus]] | 2017-08-01 | [[GSM]] | 2G shut down in [[Western Australia|WA]] and [[Northern Territory|NT]] on 3 Apr 2017.<ref name="Optus AU">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2015/08/05/optus-to-shutter-gsm-network-in-april-2017/ |title=Optus to shutter GSM network in April 2017 |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2015-08-05 |access-date=2021-01-23 |archive-date=2021-01-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119064325/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2015/08/05/optus-to-shutter-gsm-network-in-april-2017/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.optus.com.au/shop/support/answer/2g-network-closure-update?requestType=NormalRequest&id=5873&typeId=5/ |title=2G Network Closure Update |publisher=[[Optus]] |date=2016-10-19 |access-date=2017-07-06 |archive-date=2017-09-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929044850/http://www.optus.com.au/shop/support/answer/2g-network-closure-update?requestType=NormalRequest&id=5873&typeId=5/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | [[Telstra]] | 2008-04-28 | [[cdmaOne]] | <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2004/04/15/telstra-plans-ev-do-upgrade/ |title=Telstra plans EV-DO upgrade |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2004-04-15 |access-date=2016-12-23 |archive-date=2016-12-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161223201035/https://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2004/04/15/telstra-plans-ev-do-upgrade/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2006/05/02/cdma-is-on-the-way-out-says-telstra/ |title='CDMA is on the way out,' says Telstra |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2006-05-02 |access-date=2016-12-23 |archive-date=2016-12-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161223132707/https://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2006/05/02/cdma-is-on-the-way-out-says-telstra/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2007/02/06/telstra-to-close-cdma-network-by-jan-2008/ |title=Telstra to close CDMA network by Jan 2008 |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2007-02-06 |access-date=2016-12-23 |archive-date=2016-12-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161223132810/https://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2007/02/06/telstra-to-close-cdma-network-by-jan-2008/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/telstras-cdma-shutdown-no-gain-without-pain/ |title=Telstra's CDMA shutdown: No gain without pain? |publisher=ZDNet |date=2008-04-24 |access-date=2016-12-23 |archive-date=2024-08-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240829211435/https://www.zdnet.com/article/telstras-cdma-shutdown-no-gain-without-pain/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2008/01/22/cdma-shut-down-delayed-til-april/ |title=CDMA shut-down delayed 'til April |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2008-01-22 |access-date=2016-12-23 |archive-date=2016-12-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161223133455/https://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2008/01/22/cdma-shut-down-delayed-til-april/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | [[Telstra]] | 2016-12-01 | [[GSM]] | <ref name="Telstra AU">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2016/12/02/telstra-switches-off-gsm-network/ |title=Telstra switches off GSM network |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2016-12-02 |access-date=2021-01-23 |archive-date=2017-02-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170218082158/https://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2016/12/02/telstra-switches-off-gsm-network/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | [[Vodafone Australia (brand)|Vodafone]] | 2018-06-14 | [[GSM]] | <ref name="VF AU">{{cite web |url=https://ausdroid.net/news/2018/04/06/vodafones-2g-network-shutdown-starts-end-month-ready/ |title=Vodafone's 2G Network shutdown starts at the end of this month – are you ready? |publisher=Ausdroid |date=2018-06-14 |access-date=2024-09-12 |archive-date=2024-09-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240912205932/https://ausdroid.net/news/2018/04/06/vodafones-2g-network-shutdown-starts-end-month-ready/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | {{flag|Bahamas}} | rowspan="2" | {{fontcolour|red|''No Service''}} | [[Aliv]] | ''N/A'' | {{fontcolour|red|''(no 2G)''}} | |- | [[BTC (The Bahamas)|BTC]] | 2024-06-30 | [[GSM]] | <ref name="BTC BS 1">{{cite web |url=https://ewnews.com/btc-to-commence-mobile-network-optimization-project/ |title=BTC to commence mobile network optimization project |publisher=Eye Witness News |date=2024-05-22 |access-date=2024-09-14 |archive-date=2024-09-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240914220658/https://ewnews.com/btc-to-commence-mobile-network-optimization-project/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="BTC BS 2">{{cite web |url=https://www.tribune242.com/news/2024/may/22/btc-readies-consolidate-mobile-network-4g-only/ |title=BTC readies to consolidate mobile network to 4G only |publisher=The Tribune - Ellington |date=2024-05-22 |access-date=2024-09-14 |archive-date=2024-09-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240914220657/https://www.tribune242.com/news/2024/may/22/btc-readies-consolidate-mobile-network-4g-only/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="BTC BS 3">{{cite web |url=https://www.btcbahamas.com/importantnotice |title=BTC will be transitioning our network from 2G to 3G technology |publisher=BTC |access-date=2024-09-14 |archive-date=2024-09-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240914220658/https://www.btcbahamas.com/importantnotice |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | {{flag|Bahrain}} | | [[Batelco]] | 2021-11-30 | [[GSM]] | <ref name="Batelco BH">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2021/09/28/batelco-to-phase-out-2g-network-on-30-november/ |title=Batelco to phase out 2G network on 30 November |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2021-09-28 |access-date=2022-02-19}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | {{flag|Barbados}} | rowspan="2" | ''partially<br />unconfirmed'' | [[Digicel]] | {{Partial2|''2025-03-31''}} | [[GSM]] | 900 MHz: 6 MHz GSM /<br />1800 MHz: 12 MHz GSM <ref name="SM Frequencies BB">{{cite web |url=https://www.spectrummonitoring.com/frequencies.php/frequencies.php?market=BRB |title=spectrummonitoring.com - Barbados |publisher=spectrummonitoring.com |date=2022-03-01 |access-date=2024-09-15}}</ref> |- | [[Flow (brand)|FLOW]] | {{Partial2|''2024-04-22''}} | [[GSM]] | |- | rowspan="3" | {{flag|Belgium}} | rowspan="3" | | [[Orange Belgium|Orange]] | {{Partial2|''2030''}} | [[GSM]] | <ref name="2G Shutdown Europe">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/03/01/orange-selects-5g-sa-vendors-provides-timetable-for-2g3g-shutdowns/ |title=Orange selects 5G SA vendors; provides timetable for 2G/3G shutdowns |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2022-03-01 |access-date=2022-03-06 |archive-date=2022-03-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220301120111/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/03/01/orange-selects-5g-sa-vendors-provides-timetable-for-2g3g-shutdowns/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | [[Telenet (provider)|Telenet]] | {{Partial2|''2027''}} | [[GSM]] | <ref name="Telenet BE">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/09/16/telenet-to-switch-off-3g-from-september-2024/ |title=Telenet to switch off 3G from September 2024 |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2022-09-19 |access-date=2022-11-26 |archive-date=2022-10-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221009170300/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/09/16/telenet-to-switch-off-3g-from-september-2024/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | [[Proximus]] | {{Partial2|''2027''}} | [[GSM]] | <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/11/30/proximus-to-switch-off-3g-network-by-end-2024/ |title=Proximus to switch off 3G network by end-2024 |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2022-11-30 |access-date=2023-03-18 |archive-date=2022-12-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204115333/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/11/30/proximus-to-switch-off-3g-network-by-end-2024/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | {{flag|Bermuda}} | rowspan="2" | | [[Digicel]] | {{fontcolour|green|''active''}} | [[GSM]] | 1900 MHz: 15 MHz GSM + 15 MHz LTE <ref name="SM Frequencies BM">{{cite web |url=https://www.spectrummonitoring.com/frequencies.php/frequencies.php?market=BER |title=spectrummonitoring.com - Bermuda |publisher=spectrummonitoring.com |date=2021-05-20 |access-date=2024-09-15}}</ref> |- | One | {{fontcolour|green|''active''}} | [[GSM]] | 1900 MHz: 5 MHz GSM + 20 MHz LTE <ref name="SM Frequencies BM" /> |- | rowspan="2" | {{flag|Bonaire}} | rowspan="2" | ''partially<br />unconfirmed'' | [[Digicel]] | {{Partial2|''2025-03-31''}} | [[GSM]] | |- | [[Flow (brand)|FLOW]] | {{Partial2|''2024-04-22''}} | [[GSM]] | |- | rowspan="3" | {{flag|British Virgin Islands}} | rowspan="3" | | CCT | {{fontcolour|green|''active''}} | [[GSM]] | 1900 MHz: 10 MHz GSM + 20 MHz LTE <ref name="SM Frequencies VG">{{cite web |url=https://www.spectrummonitoring.com/frequencies.php/frequencies.php?market=VRG |title=spectrummonitoring.com - British Virgin Islands |publisher=spectrummonitoring.com |date=2017-04-06 |access-date=2024-09-15}}</ref> |- | [[Digicel]] | {{fontcolour|green|''active''}} | [[GSM]] | 1800 MHz: 15 MHz GSM<br />1900 MHz: 5 MHz GSM + 10 MHz UMTS <ref name="SM Frequencies VG" /> |- | [[Flow (brand)|FLOW]] | 2024-04-22 | [[GSM]] | <ref name="2G Shutdown BVI">{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FFlowBVI%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02pNpqqrrwae3E54iEaRgL5gVPzY7tCnspH8WWnhHoBDQGCMhhN9yUcJw6rvLR4Z5Yl |title=Final Announcement 2G Shutdown |publisher=FLOW BVI |date=2024-04-17 |access-date=2024-09-18 |archive-date=2024-09-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240917222822/https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https://www.facebook.com/FlowBVI/posts/pfbid02pNpqqrrwae3E54iEaRgL5gVPzY7tCnspH8WWnhHoBDQGCMhhN9yUcJw6rvLR4Z5Yl |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | {{flag|Brunei}} | {{fontcolour|red|''No Service''}} | UNN | 2021-06-01 | [[GSM]] | National Wholesale Network used by DSTCom, [[Progresif]] and [[imagine (Brunei telecommunications company)|imagine]].<ref name="2G Shutdown BN 1">{{cite web |url=https://unn.com.bn/storage/news/faq-cessation-of-2g-gsm-services.pdf |title=Cessation of 2G GSM services in Brunei Darussalam |publisher=UNN Brunei |date=2021-04-16 |access-date=2021-12-08 |archive-date=2021-12-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211208062732/https://unn.com.bn/storage/news/faq-cessation-of-2g-gsm-services.pdf |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="2G Shutdown BN 2">{{cite web |url=https://www.aiti.gov.bn/SitePages/FAQs.aspx#2G-Network-Switch-off |title=FAQs - 2G Network Switch-off |publisher=Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry (AITI) |access-date=2021-12-08 |archive-date=2021-12-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211208061230/https://www.aiti.gov.bn/SitePages/FAQs.aspx#2G-Network-Switch-off |url-status=dead}}</ref> |- | rowspan="4" | {{flag|Canada}} | rowspan="4" | | [[Bell Mobility|Bell]] | 2019-04-30 | [[cdmaOne]] | Shutdown of CDMA transmitters commenced in remote areas in 2017, followed by an official announcement in June 2018 that 2G devices will lose service soon.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://support.bell.ca/mobility/smartphones_and_mobile_internet/cdma_evdo_network_change |title=CDMA Network Discontinuation |publisher=Bell Canada |access-date=2021-01-23 |archive-date=2018-03-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180323121232/https://support.bell.ca/Mobility/Smartphones_and_mobile_internet/CDMA_EVDO_network_change |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Bell CA">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2019/04/01/bell-completing-cdma-shutdown-on-30-april/ |title=Bell completing CDMA shutdown on 30 April |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2019-04-01 |access-date=2021-01-23 |archive-date=2021-03-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302204824/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2019/04/01/bell-completing-cdma-shutdown-on-30-april/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | [[Rogers Wireless]] | {{Partial2|''TBD''}} | [[GSM]] | {{fontcolour|red|1900 MHz shutdown in Jun 2021.}}<br />850 MHz remains active.<ref name="Rogers CA 1">{{cite web |url=https://mobilesyrup.com/2018/05/04/rogers-extends-availability-of-gsm-gprs-network-to-december-2020/ |title=Rogers extends availability of GSM/GPRS network to December 2020 |publisher=MobileSyrup |date=2018-05-04 |access-date=2021-01-23 |archive-date=2020-10-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201010141827/https://mobilesyrup.com/2018/05/04/rogers-extends-availability-of-gsm-gprs-network-to-december-2020/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Rogers CA 2">{{cite web |url=https://bsav.ca/important-notice-regarding-upcoming-2g-3g-changes-on-the-rogers-network/ |title=Important Notice Regarding Upcoming 2G/3G Changes on the Rogers Network |publisher=BULWARK |date=2020-07-15 |access-date=2021-01-23 |archive-date=2024-09-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921113134/https://bsav.ca/important-notice-regarding-upcoming-2g-3g-changes-on-the-rogers-network/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Rogers CA 3">{{cite web |url=https://www.rogers.com/customer/support/article/business-network-updates |title=1900 MHz Shutdown on our 2G and 3G Wireless Networks |publisher=Rogers Communications |date=2021-03-01 |access-date=2023-05-13 |archive-date=2023-05-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513150005/https://www.rogers.com/customer/support/article/business-network-updates |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Rogers CA 4">{{cite web |url=https://blog.telegeography.com/2g-and-3g-shutdowns-continue |title=2G and 3G Shutdowns Continue |publisher=blog.telegeography.com |date=2023-02-15 |access-date=2023-05-13 |archive-date=2023-05-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230505113934/https://blog.telegeography.com/2g-and-3g-shutdowns-continue |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | [[SaskTel]] | 2017-07-31 | [[cdmaOne]] | <ref name="Saktel CA 1">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2016/07/06/final-countdown-for-saskatchewan-cdma/ |title=Final countdown for Saskatchewan CDMA |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2016-07-06 |access-date=2021-01-23 |archive-date=2021-02-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226131921/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2016/07/06/final-countdown-for-saskatchewan-cdma/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Sasktel CA 2">{{cite web |url=https://www.sasktel.com/about-us/news/2017/sasktel-rreminds-cdma-customers-of-network-shutdown |title=SaskTel reminds CDMA customers of network shutdown |publisher=Sasktel |date=2017-01-11 |access-date=2021-01-23}}</ref> |- | [[Telus Mobility]] | 2017-05-31 | [[cdmaOne]] | <ref name="Telus CA 1">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2013/10/21/telus-shutting-cdma-in-2015/ |title=Telus 'shutting CDMA in 2015' |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2013-10-21 |access-date=2021-01-23}}</ref><ref name="Telus CA 2">{{cite web |url=https://www.telus.com/en/on/support/article/cdma |title=CDMA network shut down - Information on the discontinuation of CDMA network support |publisher=TELUS |access-date=2021-01-23 |archive-date=2020-11-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111221245/https://www.telus.com/en/on/support/article/cdma |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | {{flag|Cayman Islands}} | rowspan="2" | ''partially<br />unconfirmed'' | [[Digicel]] | 2020-07-01 | [[GSM]] | <ref name="Digicel KY 1">{{cite web |url=http://www.digicelfoundation.org/markets/cayman/en/mobile/Why-Digicel/network/G-Network-Shut-Down.html |title=2G Network Shut Down |date= |publisher=Digicel Cayman |access-date=2022-03-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210917042252/http://www.digicelfoundation.org/markets/cayman/en/mobile/Why-Digicel/network/G-Network-Shut-Down.html |archive-date=2021-09-17}}</ref><ref name="Digicel KY 2">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2019/11/01/digicel-cayman-announces-network-upgrade-discontinues-2g-coverage/ |title=Digicel Cayman announces network upgrade, discontinues 2G coverage |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2019-11-01 |access-date=2022-02-19 |archive-date=2022-02-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220219224931/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2019/11/01/digicel-cayman-announces-network-upgrade-discontinues-2g-coverage/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | [[Flow (brand)|FLOW]] | {{Partial2|''2024-04-22''}} | [[GSM]] | |- | rowspan="3" | {{flag|China}} | rowspan="3" | | [[China Mobile]] | {{fontcolour|green|''active''}} | [[GSM]] | 900 MHz: 15 MHz GSM<br />1800 MHz: 25 MHz GSM <ref name="SM Frequencies CN">{{cite web |url=https://www.spectrummonitoring.com/frequencies.php/frequencies.php?market=CHN |title=spectrummonitoring.com - China |publisher=spectrummonitoring.com |date=2022-11-21 |access-date=2024-10-13}}</ref> |- | [[China Telecom]] | {{Partial2|''2025''}} | [[cdmaOne]] | {{fontcolour|red|Local shutdown commenced on 01 Jun 2020.}}<br />[[CDMA2000]] 1xRTT, EV-DO Rev. A/B (3G) service also terminates.<ref name="SM Frequencies CN" /><ref name="CT CN 1">{{cite web |url=https://www.montnets.com/en/wap/index.php/show-583.html |title=China Telecom: 3G Network Will Be Shut down Gradually Starting from June |publisher=Montnets |date=2020-06-05 |access-date=2022-05-14 |archive-date=2024-09-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921113645/https://www.montnets.com/en/wap/index.php/show-583.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="CT_CU CN" /> |- | [[China Unicom]] | {{Partial2|''2025''}} | [[GSM]] | {{fontcolour|red|Local shutdown commenced on 18 Apr 2018.}}<ref name="SM Frequencies CN" /><ref name="CU CN 1">{{cite web |url=https://technode.com/2018/04/12/china-unicom-to-roll-back-2g-network/ |title=China Unicom to roll back 2G network |publisher=TechNode |date=2018-04-18 |access-date=2024-10-13}}</ref><ref name="CU CN 2">{{cite web |url=https://www.developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/operator-news/10286-china-unicom-to-retire-2g-next-year.html |title=China Unicom to retire 2G next year |publisher=Developing Telecoms Ltd. |date=2020-11-13 |access-date=2021-01-23}}</ref><ref name="CT_CU CN">{{cite web |url=https://www.lightreading.com/asia/turning-off-2g-in-china-harder-than-it-looks/d/d-id/778630 |title=Turning off 2G in China harder than it looks |publisher=Light Reading |date=2022-06-29 |access-date=2022-12-04}}</ref><ref name="CU CN 3">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/11/04/china-unicom-given-green-light-to-refarm-900mhz-band-for-5g/ |title=China Unicom given green light to refarm 900MHz band for 5G |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2022-11-04 |access-date=2022-11-06 |archive-date=2022-11-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221105233848/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/11/04/china-unicom-given-green-light-to-refarm-900mhz-band-for-5g/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | {{Country|Chile}} | | [[Entel (Chile)|Entel]] | {{Partial2|''2024 Q3''}} | [[GSM]] | {{fontcolour|red|Local shutdown commenced on 22 Jul 2024 in the Arica and Parinacota Region.}}<ref name="Entel CL">{{cite web |url=https://ayuda.entel.cl/hc/es-419/articles/18395794735251--Cu%C3%A1ndo-se-har%C3%A1-el-recambio-de-la-tecnolog%C3%ADa-2G-en-mi-regi%C3%B3n |title=¿Cuándo se hará el recambio de la tecnología 2G en mi región? – Centro de Ayuda - Entel |trans-title=When will the 2G technology be switched to in my region? |language=es |access-date=2024-10-07}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | {{flag|Colombia}} | rowspan="2" | | [[Claro Colombia|Claro]] | 2023-02-23 | [[GSM]] | <ref name="Claro CO 1">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/05/13/claro-colombia-targets-december-2022-2g-shutdown/ |title=Claro Colombia targets December 2022 2G shutdown |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2022-05-13 |access-date=2022-05-14 |archive-date=2022-05-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514161054/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/05/13/claro-colombia-targets-december-2022-2g-shutdown/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Claro CO 2">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/09/20/claro-now-expects-to-switch-off-2g-network-by-feb-23/ |title=Claro now expects to switch off 2G network by Feb-23 |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2022-09-20 |access-date=2022-10-06 |archive-date=2022-10-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221009165550/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/09/20/claro-now-expects-to-switch-off-2g-network-by-feb-23/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | [[Tigo]] | 2022-11-01 | [[GSM]] | <ref name="Tigo CO">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/11/02/tigo-switches-off-colombian-2g-network/ |title=Tigo switches off Colombian 2G network |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2022-11-02 |access-date=2022-11-06 |archive-date=2022-11-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221105233847/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/11/02/tigo-switches-off-colombian-2g-network/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | {{flag|Curaçao}} | rowspan="2" | | [[Digicel]] | {{Partial2|''2025-03-31''}} | [[GSM]] | |- | [[Flow (brand)|FLOW]] | 2024-02-29 | [[GSM]] | <ref name="FLOW CW 1">{{cite web |url=https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bart-hofker-710760_this-week-were-turning-off-2g-in-curacao-activity-7168645482393640962-vBLl |title=Final Announcement 2G Shutdown |publisher=Flow Curaçao |date=2024-02-26 |access-date=2024-09-15}}</ref><ref name="FLOW CW 2">{{cite web |url=https://discoverflow.co/curacao/2G-network-shutdown |title=2G service retires February 29 |publisher=Flow Curaçao |date=2024-02-26 |access-date=2024-09-15 |archive-date=2024-09-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915112145/https://discoverflow.co/curacao/2G-network-shutdown |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | {{flag|Dominica}} | rowspan="2" | ''partially<br />unconfirmed'' | [[Digicel]] | {{Partial2|''2027-03-31''}} | [[GSM]] | |- | [[Flow (brand)|FLOW]] | {{Partial2|''2024-03-??''}} | [[GSM]] | <ref name="FLOW DM">{{cite web |url=https://emonewsdm.com/flow-repurposing-its-2g-network-to-bolster-3g-4/ |title=Flow repurposing its 2G network to bolster 3G & 4 |publisher=Emonews |date=2024-03-04 |access-date=2024-10-13}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" | {{flag|France}} | rowspan="3" | | [[Bouygues Telecom|Bouygues]] | {{Partial2|''2026-12-31''}} | [[GSM]] | <ref name="BYG FR">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2023/02/03/bouygues-telecom-to-decommission-2g-in-2026-3g-to-follow-in-2029/ |title=Bouygues Telecom to decommission 2G in 2026, 3G to follow in 2029 |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2023-02-03 |access-date=2023-02-11 |archive-date=2023-02-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211150539/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2023/02/03/bouygues-telecom-to-decommission-2g-in-2026-3g-to-follow-in-2029/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | [[Orange S.A.|Orange]] | {{Partial2|''2026-09''}} | [[GSM]] | <ref name="2G Shutdown Europe" /> |- | [[SFR]] | {{Partial2|''2026''}} | [[GSM]] | <ref name="SFR FR">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2023/01/27/sfr-selects-nokia-for-5g-sa-network-to-decommission-2g3g-by-2028/ |title=SFR selects Nokia for 5G SA network; to decommission 2G/3G by 2028 |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2023-01-27 |access-date=2023-01-28 |archive-date=2023-01-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128212928/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2023/01/27/sfr-selects-nokia-for-5g-sa-network-to-decommission-2g3g-by-2028/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" | {{flag|Germany}} | rowspan="3" | | [[Deutsche Telekom]] | {{Partial2|''2028-06-30''}} | [[GSM]] | <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.telekom.com/de/medien/medieninformationen/detail/mehr-speed-auf-alten-frequenzen-2g-abschaltung-sorgt-fuer-besseres-netz-1081802 |title=Mehr Speed auf alten Frequenzen: 2G-Abschaltung sorgt für besseres Netz |publisher=[[Deutsche Telekom]] |date=2024-10-22 |access-date=2024-10-22 |language=de}}</ref> |- | [[Vodafone Germany|Vodafone]] | {{Partial2|''2030-12-31''}} | [[GSM]] | <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.computerbase.de/news/internet/gsm-abschaltung-vodafone-will-2g-netze-bis-ende-2030-abschalten.90054/ |title=GSM-Abschaltung: Vodafone will 2G-Netze bis Ende 2030 abschalten |publisher=computerbase.de |date=2024-10-24 |access-date=2024-10-24 |language=de}}</ref> |- | [[Telefónica Germany|Telefónica]] ([[O2 (brand)|O<sub>2</sub>]]) | {{Partial2|''TBD''}} | [[GSM]] | |- | rowspan="2" | {{flag|Grenada}} | rowspan="2" | ''unconfirmed'' | [[Digicel]] | {{Partial2|''2024-03-31''}} | [[GSM]] | |- | [[Flow (brand)|FLOW]] | {{Partial2|''2024-04-22''}} | [[GSM]] | |- | {{flag|Guam}} | ''unconfirmed'' | [[GTA Teleguam]] | {{Partial2|''?''}} | [[GSM]] | |- | rowspan="7" | {{flag|Hong Kong}} | rowspan="7" | | [[3 Hong Kong|3]] | 2008-11-20 | [[cdmaOne]] | Shut down due to license expiry. Government originally did not allow the license to be renewed due to unpopularity, however the government later reversed the decision and held an auction for CDMA2000 service, which PCCW-HKT won the auction and provided CDMA2000 service immediately after 3's license expiry. |- | [[3 Hong Kong|3]] | 2021-09-30 | [[GSM]] | <ref name="3 HK">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2021/07/29/3-hong-kong-to-close-2g-network-at-end-september/ |title=3 Hong Kong to close 2G network at end-September |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2021-07-29 |access-date=2021-08-01 |archive-date=2021-07-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210729120447/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2021/07/29/3-hong-kong-to-close-2g-network-at-end-september/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | [[China Mobile Hong Kong|CMHK]] | {{fontcolour|green|''active''}} | [[GSM]] | 1800 MHz only |- | [[CSL Mobile|CSL]] | 2005 | [[D-AMPS]] | Service previously provided by Pacific Link, which subsequently merged into CSL. Shut down due to license expiry. Government did not allow the license to be renewed due to unpopularity. |- | [[CSL Mobile|CSL]] | 2017-10-31 | [[cdmaOne]] | Service previously provided by PCCW. After acquisition of CSL by HKT, its mobile business PCCW Mobile was merged into CSL. No service for local customers, only served incoming roaming tourists.<br />CSL terminated its CDMA family business upon its licence expiry, and [[CDMA2000]] 1xRTT, EV-DO Rev. A (3G) service has also terminated along with cdmaOne.<ref name="CSL CDMA HK">{{cite web |url=https://topick.hket.com/article/1910410/%E4%B8%8D%E7%8D%B2%E6%89%B9%E9%A0%BB%E8%AD%9C%E6%94%B9%E4%BD%9C4G%20LTE%20%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E9%9B%BB%E8%A8%8A%E5%85%A5%E7%A8%9F%E5%8F%B8%E6%B3%95%E8%A6%86%E6%A0%B8 |title=不獲批頻譜改作4G LTE 香港電訊入稟司法覆核 - 香港經濟日報 |publisher=topick.hket.com |language=zh |date=2017-12-22 |access-date=2024-11-09}}</ref> |- | [[CSL Mobile|CSL]] | 2024-11-08 | [[GSM]] | <ref name="CSL HK">{{cite web |url=https://www.hkt.com/assets/Common/files/press-release/2024/Aug/press-release-20240802-en.pdf |title=HKT to terminate 2G services on 8 November 2024 reallocating spectrum resources for advanced mobile services |publisher=HKT Limited |date=2024-08-02 |access-date=2024-11-09}}</ref> |- | [[SmarTone]] | 2022-10-14 | [[GSM]] | <ref name="SmarTone HK">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/08/12/smartone-announces-october-shutdown-for-2g-network/ |title=SmarTone announces October shutdown for 2G network |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2022-08-12 |access-date=2022-08-19}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" | {{flag|Iceland}} | rowspan="3" | | [[Nova (Iceland)|Nova]] | 2025-01-28 | [[GSM]] | <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nova.is/dansgolfid/bless-2g |title=Bless 2G! |publisher=NOVA Hlutafélag |language=is |access-date=2025-01-28}}</ref> |- | [[Síminn]] | {{Partial2|''2025 Q4''}} | [[GSM]] | <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.siminn.is/2g-3g |title=Lokun 2G & 3G kerfa |publisher=Siminn |language=is |access-date=2025-01-28}}</ref> |- | [[Vodafone Iceland|Vodafone]] | {{Partial2|''Mid 2025''}} | [[GSM]] | <ref>{{cite web |url=https://vodafone.is/hoppum-inn-i-framtidina |title=Hoppum inn í framtíðina |publisher=Vodafone Iceland |access-date=2025-01-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://vb.is/frettir/timabili-2g-og-3g-fer-senn-ad-ljuka/ |title=Tímabili 2G og 3G fer senn að ljúka |publisher=Viðskiptablaðið |language=is |date=2024-09-09 |access-date=2025-01-28}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | {{flag|Israel}} | rowspan="2" | | [[Hot Mobile]] | 2019-12-31 | [[iDEN]] | <ref name="iDEN IL">{{cite web |url=https://bizzness.net/%D7%9E%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%99-%D7%9E%D7%99%D7%A8%D7%A1-77350-%D7%90%D7%99%D7%A0%D7%95-%D7%A7%D7%99%D7%99%D7%9D/ |title="מנוי מירס 77350 אינו קיים" |publisher=bizzness.net |language=he |date=2019-09-03 |access-date=2024-10-13 |trans-quote="Dear customer, we would like to inform you that according to the directive of the Ministry of Communications, we are forced to stop using the IDEN system frequencies until December 31, 2019. And we will not be able to continue providing the network services after this date."}}</ref> |- | | {{Partial2|''2025''}} | [[GSM]] | Per government statement.<ref name="2G Shutdown IL">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2021/07/02/ministry-orders-shutdown-of-israeli-2g-3g-networks-by-2025/ |title=Ministry orders shutdown of Israeli 2G, 3G networks by 2025 |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2021-07-02 |access-date=2022-06-06 |archive-date=2022-08-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812141829/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2021/07/02/ministry-orders-shutdown-of-israeli-2g-3g-networks-by-2025/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | {{flag|Jamaica}} | rowspan="2" | {{fontcolour|red|''No Service''}} | [[Digicel]] | 2024-08-31 | [[GSM]] | <ref>{{cite web |url=https://jamaica.loopnews.com/content/digicel-enters-final-stage-2g-network-shutdown |title=Digicel enters final stage of 2G network shutdown {{!}} Loop Jamaica |publisher=Loop News |date=2024-04-03 |access-date=2024-04-14}}</ref><ref name="FLOW JM 2" /> |- | [[Flow (brand)|FLOW]] | 2024-04-15 | [[GSM]] | <ref name="FLOW JM 1">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/08/05/flow-jamaica-2g-shutdown-underway/ |title=Flow Jamaica 2G shutdown underway |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2022-08-05 |access-date=2022-08-05 |archive-date=2022-08-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805184334/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/08/05/flow-jamaica-2g-shutdown-underway/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="FLOW JM 2">{{cite web |url=https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20240414/bangers-begone |title=BANGERS, BEGONE! |publisher=jamaica-gleaner |date=2024-04-14 |access-date=2024-04-14}}</ref><ref name="FLOW JM 3">{{cite web |url=https://iriefm.net/flow-retires-2g-network/ |title=Flow retires 2G network |publisher=Grove Broadcasting Company Ltd |date=2024-04-15 |access-date=2024-10-13}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" | {{flag|Japan}} | rowspan="3" | {{fontcolour|red|''No Service''}} | [[au (mobile phone company)|au KDDI]] | 2012-07-22 | [[cdmaOne]] | <ref name="KDDI JP">{{cite web |url=https://gigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20120418-au-cdma-1x/ |title=Au's "CDMA 1X" finished service on July 22, about 200 types of target models |publisher=gigazine.net |date=2012-04-18 |access-date=2024-09-12}}</ref> |- | [[NTT Docomo]] | 2012-03-31 | [[Personal Digital Cellular|PDC]] | <ref name="NTT JP">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2009/01/30/docomos-nine-month-profits-up-16-announces-2g-shutdown-march-2012/ |title=DoCoMo's nine-month profits up 16%, announces 2G shutdown March 2012 |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2009-01-30 |access-date=2021-01-23 |archive-date=2021-01-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119191112/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2009/01/30/docomos-nine-month-profits-up-16-announces-2g-shutdown-march-2012/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | [[SoftBank Group|Softbank]] | 2010-03-31 | [[Personal Digital Cellular|PDC]] | <ref name="Softbank JP">{{cite web |url=https://www.softbank.jp/en/corp/group/sbm/news/press/2009/20091124_01/ |title=Discontinuation Notice of 2G Service |publisher=Softbank |date=2009-11-24 |access-date=2021-01-23 |archive-date=2021-01-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210130194059/https://www.softbank.jp/en/corp/group/sbm/news/press/2009/20091124_01/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | {{flag|Jordan}} | | [[Umniah]] | 2021-03-11 | [[GSM]] | <ref name="Umniah JO">{{cite web |url=https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks/10841-umniah-switching-off-2g-network-in-jordan.html |title=Umniah switching off 2G network in Jordan |publisher=Developing Telecoms |date=2021-03-11 |access-date=2024-09-18 |archive-date=2022-01-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220117185102/https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks/10841-umniah-switching-off-2g-network-in-jordan.html |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | {{flag|Luxembourg}} | | [[Orange S.A.|Orange]] | {{Partial2|''2030''}} | [[GSM]] | <ref name="2G Shutdown Europe" /> |- | rowspan="3" | {{flag|Macau}} | rowspan="3" | {{fontcolour|red|''No Service''}} | [[CTM (Macau)|CTM]] | 2019-08-01 | [[GSM]] | Service for local customers terminated on 4 Jun 2015, but remained for roaming users.<ref name="MO 1">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2013/10/29/macau-mobile-users-reach-1-56m-in-3q13-2g-users-number-less-than-5000-as-switch-off-looms/ |title=Macau mobile users reach 1.56m in 3Q13; 2G users number less than 5,000 as switch off looms |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2013-10-29 |access-date=2021-01-23 |archive-date=2021-01-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210130005510/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2013/10/29/macau-mobile-users-reach-1-56m-in-3q13-2g-users-number-less-than-5000-as-switch-off-looms/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="MO 2">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2019/04/10/macau-to-shut-down-2g-networks-for-roaming-users/ |title=Macau to shut down 2G networks for roaming users |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2019-04-10 |access-date=2021-01-23 |archive-date=2021-01-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129052548/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2019/04/10/macau-to-shut-down-2g-networks-for-roaming-users/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="MO 3">{{cite web |url=https://www.macaupostdaily.com/article6087.html |title=Govt to allow telecoms to end 2G service |publisher=The Macau Post Daily |date=2019-04-09 |access-date=2024-07-02}}</ref> |- | [[Hutchison 3G#Macau|3]] | 2019-08-01 | [[GSM]] | Service for local customers terminated on 4 Jun 2015, but remained for roaming users.<ref name="MO 1" /><ref name="MO 2" /> |- | [[SmarTone]] | 2019-08-01 | [[GSM]] | Service for local customers terminated on 4 Jun 2015, but remained for roaming users.<ref name="MO 1" /><ref name="MO 2" /> |- | rowspan="2" | {{flag|Mexico}} | rowspan="2" | | [[AT&T Mexico|AT&T]] | 2019-09-01 | [[GSM]] | <ref name="AT&T MX">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2019/01/16/att-mexico-2g-switch-off-imminent-report-says/ |title=AT&T Mexico 2G switch-off imminent, report says |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2019-01-16 |access-date=2021-04-14}}</ref><br />Local shutdown commenced in Q1 2019. |- | [[Movistar]] | 2021-01-01 | [[GSM]] | <ref name="MS MX">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2020/10/09/movistar-mexico-to-switch-off-2g-on-1-january-2021/ |title=Movistar Mexico to switch off 2G on 1 January 2021 |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2020-10-09 |access-date=2021-04-14 |archive-date=2021-01-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118182122/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2020/10/09/movistar-mexico-to-switch-off-2g-on-1-january-2021/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | {{flag|Montserrat}} | rowspan="2" | ''unconfirmed'' | [[Digicel]] | {{Partial2|''?''}} | [[GSM]] | |- | [[Flow (brand)|FLOW]] | {{Partial2|''2024-04-22''}} | [[GSM]] | |- | rowspan="2" | {{flag|Netherlands}} | rowspan="2" | | [[KPN]] | {{Partial2|''2025-12-01''}} | [[GSM]] | <ref name="KPN NL">{{cite web |url=https://www.kpn.com/service/mobiel/from-2g-to-4g-and-5g |title=Faster and safer - Join us on 4G and 5G |publisher=Royal KPN N.V. |access-date=2024-12-24}}</ref> |- | [[T-Mobile Nederland|T-Mobile]] | 2021-06-01 /<br />2023-11-15 (IoT) | [[GSM]] | <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2020/10/19/t-mobile-netherlands-delays-consumer-2g-shutdown-to-jun-21-m2m-2g-continues-to-jun-23/ |title=T-Mobile Netherlands delays consumer 2G shutdown to Jun-21; M2M 2G continues to Jun-23 |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2020-10-09 |access-date=2021-01-23 |archive-date=2021-02-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227010438/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2020/10/19/t-mobile-netherlands-delays-consumer-2g-shutdown-to-jun-21-m2m-2g-continues-to-jun-23/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | {{flag|New Caledonia}} | | [[OPT-NC]] | {{Partial2|''2025''}} | [[GSM]] | {{fontcolour|red|Shutdown commenced in 2022.}}<ref name="OPT NC">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/07/28/opt-nc-updates-on-2g-sunset-progress/ |title=OPT-NC updates on 2G sunset progress |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2022-07-28 |access-date=2022-11-26 |archive-date=2022-11-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126041311/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/07/28/opt-nc-updates-on-2g-sunset-progress/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | {{flag|New Zealand}} | rowspan="2" | | [[2degrees]] | 2018-03-15 | [[GSM]] | <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2018/02/13/2degrees-2g-shuts-on-15-march/ |title=2degrees 2G shuts on 15 March |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2018-02-13 |access-date=2021-01-23}}</ref> |- | [[Spark New Zealand|Spark]] | 2012-07-31 | [[cdmaOne]] | <ref name="Spark NZ 1">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2010/07/08/telecom-nz-to-close-cdma-network-by-mid-2012/ |title=Telecom NZ to close CDMA network by mid-2012 |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2010-07-08 |access-date=2021-01-23 |archive-date=2021-02-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227041429/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2010/07/08/telecom-nz-to-close-cdma-network-by-mid-2012/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Spark NZ 2">{{cite web |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/telecom-closes-cdma-network/HUVTE22UMPOKCSH7FEG5ZQGTWU/ |title=Telecom closes CDMA network |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2012-07-31 |access-date=2021-01-23 |archive-date=2021-01-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120215913/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/telecom-closes-cdma-network/HUVTE22UMPOKCSH7FEG5ZQGTWU/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | {{flag|Norway}} | rowspan="2" | | [[Telenor]] | {{Partial2|''2027''}} | [[GSM]] | <ref name="2G SWO NO">{{cite web |url=https://www.nkom.no/fysiske-nett-og-infrastruktur/informasjon-om-slukking-av-2g-i-2025 |title=Informasjon om slukking av 2G-nett i 2025 |publisher=Nasjonal kommunikasjonsmyndighet (Nkom) |date=2021-01-04 |access-date=2021-05-03 |archive-date=2022-05-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515135335/https://www.nkom.no/fysiske-nett-og-infrastruktur/informasjon-om-slukking-av-2g-i-2025 |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | [[Telia Norge|Telia]] | {{Partial2|''2025''}} | [[GSM]] | <ref name="2G SWO NO" /> |- | {{flag|Panama}} | | [[Digicel]] | 2022-06-30 | [[GSM]] | Complete shutdown of operations and market exit.<ref name="Digicel PA 1">{{cite web |url=https://www.mobileworldlive.com/featured-content/top-three/digicel-ships-out-of-panama/ |title=Digicel ships out of Panama |publisher=GSMA Mobile World Live |date=2022-04-07 |access-date=2024-09-19 |archive-date=2024-09-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918231420/https://www.mobileworldlive.com/featured-content/top-three/digicel-ships-out-of-panama/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Digicel PA 2">{{cite web|url=https://www.telecoms.com/public-policy/digicel-ditches-panama-as-m-a-kills-competition |title=Digicel ditches Panama as M&A kills competition |publisher=telecoms.com |date=2022-04-07 |access-date=2024-09-19}}</ref><ref name="Digicel PA 3">{{cite web |url=https://nearshoreamericas.com/digicel-panama-cws-claro/ |title=Digicel Leaves Panama After Government Clears C&W-Claro Merger |publisher=Nearshore Americas |date=2022-06-30 |access-date=2024-09-19 |archive-date=2024-09-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918231441/https://nearshoreamericas.com/digicel-panama-cws-claro/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Digicel PA 4">{{cite web |url=https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/operator-news/14725-panama-snags-bite-for-digicel-s-telecoms-licence.html |title=Panama snags bite for Digicel's telecoms licence |publisher=Developing Telecoms |date=2023-03-17 |access-date=2024-09-19 |archive-date=2024-04-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240417182122/https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/operator-news/14725-panama-snags-bite-for-digicel-s-telecoms-licence.html |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | {{flag|Peru}} | | [[:es:Bitel|Bitel]] | ''N/A'' | {{fontcolour|red|''(no 2G)''}} | |- | {{flag|Poland}} | | [[Orange Polska|Orange]] | {{Partial2|''2030''}} | [[GSM]] | <ref name="2G Shutdown Europe" /> |- | {{flag|Romania}} | | [[Orange Romania|Orange]] | {{Partial2|''2030''}} | [[GSM]] | <ref name="2G Shutdown Europe" /> |- | rowspan="2" | {{flag|Saint Kitts and Nevis}} | rowspan="2" | | [[Digicel]] | {{Partial2|''2027-03-31''}} | [[GSM]] | |- | [[Flow (brand)|FLOW]] | 2024-04-22 | [[GSM]] | <ref name="FLOW KN">{{cite web |url=https://www.sknvibes.com/news/newsdetails.cfm/124000 |title=Flow to Upgrade Mobile Network 2G Network To Be Retired |publisher=SKNVibes |date=2024-04-04 |access-date=2024-09-15 |archive-date=2024-09-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915112145/https://www.sknvibes.com/news/newsdetails.cfm/124000 |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | {{flag|Saint Lucia}} | rowspan="2" | ''partially<br />unconfirmed'' | [[Digicel]] | {{Partial2|''2027-03-31''}} | [[GSM]] | |- | [[Flow (brand)|FLOW]] | {{Partial2|''2024-04-22''}} | [[GSM]] | <ref name="FLOW LC">{{cite web |url=https://ict-pulse.com/2024/09/end-of-an-era-the-decommissioning-of-2g-mobile-cellular-networks-in-the-caribbean/ |title=End of an era: The decommissioning of 2G mobile cellular networks in the caribbean |publisher=ICT Pulse & Choice TV Saint Lucia |date=2024-09-06 |access-date=2024-10-13}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | {{flag|Saint Vincent and the Grenadines}} | rowspan="2" | | [[Digicel]] | {{Partial2|''2027-03-31''}} | [[GSM]] | |- | [[Flow (brand)|FLOW]] | 2023-09-30 | [[GSM]] | <ref name="FLOW VC 1">{{cite web |url=https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/operator-news/15386-flow-plans-2g-shutdown-in-saint-vincent.html |title=Flow plans 2G shutdown in Saint Vincent |publisher=Developing Telecoms |date=2023-08-21 |access-date=2024-09-12 |archive-date=2024-09-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240912200532/https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/operator-news/15386-flow-plans-2g-shutdown-in-saint-vincent.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="FLOW VC 2">{{cite web |url=https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/flow-to-retire-2g-network-in-saint-vincent-and-the-grenadines/ |title=Flow to retire 2G network in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |publisher=Data Centre Dynamics |date=2023-08-23 |access-date=2024-09-12 |archive-date=2023-10-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231007093237/https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/flow-to-retire-2g-network-in-saint-vincent-and-the-grenadines/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="FLOW VC 3">{{cite web |url=https://annsvg.com/index.php/2023/08/20/flow-retires-its-2g-network-to-bolster-3g-4g/ |title=Flow retires its 2G network to bolster 3G & 4G |publisher=Asbert News Network |date=2023-08-20 |access-date=2024-09-12 |archive-date=2024-09-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240912201540/https://annsvg.com/index.php/2023/08/20/flow-retires-its-2g-network-to-bolster-3g-4g/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="FLOW VC 4">{{cite web |url=https://www.stvincenttimes.com/flow-st-vincent-shutting-down-2g-network-upgrade-to-avoid-interruption/ |title=FLOW SVG shutting down 2G network, upgrade to avoid interruption |publisher=St. Vincent Times |date=2023-08-21 |access-date=2024-09-12 |archive-date=2024-09-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240912201545/https://www.stvincenttimes.com/flow-st-vincent-shutting-down-2g-network-upgrade-to-avoid-interruption/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" | {{flag|Singapore}} | rowspan="3" | {{fontcolour|red|''No Service''}} | [[M1 Limited|M1]] | 2017-04-18 | [[GSM]] | <ref name="2G Shutdown SG">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2017/03/28/imda-2g-shutdown-will-start-on-1-april/ |title=IMDA: 2G shutdown will start on 1 April |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2017-03-28 |access-date=2021-01-23 |archive-date=2021-01-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124005500/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2017/03/28/imda-2g-shutdown-will-start-on-1-april/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | [[Singtel]] | 2017-04-18 | [[GSM]] | <ref name="2G Shutdown SG" /> |- | [[StarHub]] | 2017-04-18 | [[GSM]] | <ref name="2G Shutdown SG" /> |- | rowspan="2" | {{flag|Sint Maarten}}<br />{{flag|Saba}}<br />{{flag|Sint Eustatius}} | rowspan="2" | {{fontcolour|red|''No Service''}} | TelCell | 2019-01-01 | [[GSM]] | <ref name="TelCell SX">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2018/12/20/out-with-the-old-on-new-years-eve-telem-shuts-2g/ |title=Out with the old on New Year's Eve: TelEm shuts 2G |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2018-12-20 |access-date=2022-02-19 |archive-date=2022-02-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220219224935/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2018/12/20/out-with-the-old-on-new-years-eve-telem-shuts-2g/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | [[Flow (brand)|FLOW]] (UTS) | 2017-09-26 | [[GSM]] | <ref name="UTS SX">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2017/09/26/uts-not-turning-2g-network-back-on-post-hurricane-irma/ |title=UTS: not turning 2G network back on post-Hurricane Irma |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2017-09-26 |access-date=2022-02-19 |archive-date=2022-02-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220219224934/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2017/09/26/uts-not-turning-2g-network-back-on-post-hurricane-irma/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | {{flag|Slovakia}} | | [[Orange Slovensko|Orange]] | {{Partial2|''2030''}} | [[GSM]] | <ref name="2G Shutdown Europe" /> |- | rowspan="1" | {{flag|South Africa}} | | | {{Partial2|''TBD''}} | [[GSM]] | Per government statement.<ref name="2G Shutdown SA">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/06/16/south-africa-to-ban-2g-devices-by-march-2023/ |title=South Africa to ban 2G devices by March 2023 |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2022-06-16 |access-date=2022-06-19 |archive-date=2022-06-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220616142330/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/06/16/south-africa-to-ban-2g-devices-by-march-2023/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="2G_3G Shutdown SA 2">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/09/06/sa-comms-minister-proposes-2g3g-switch-offs-in-20242025/ |title=SA comms minister proposes 2G/3G switch-offs in 2024/2025 |website=TeleGeography |date=2022-09-06 |access-date=2022-09-06 |archive-date=2024-09-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921114158/https://www.telegeography.com/login/login?service=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.commsupdate.com%2Farticles%2F2022%2F09%2F06%2Fsa-comms-minister-proposes-2g3g-switch-offs-in-20242025%2F |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" | {{flag|South Korea}} | rowspan="3" | {{fontcolour|red|''No Service''}} | [[KT Corporation|KT]] | 2012-03-19 | [[cdmaOne]] | [[CDMA2000]] 1xRTT, EV-DO Rel. 0 (3G) service has also terminated.<ref name="KT SK">{{cite web |url=http://www.itpr.or.kr/include/asp/downloadPdf.asp?articleuid={488A63FE-B14B-4856-90D3-29DDAACE4D42} |title=Terminating 2G Service in Korea: Policy Issues and Suggestions |publisher=International Telecommunications Policy Review |date=2014-03-01 |access-date=2021-01-23}}</ref> |- | [[LG Uplus]] | 2021-06-30 | [[cdmaOne]] | [[CDMA2000]] 1xRTT, EV-DO Rev. A/B (3G) service has also terminated.<ref name="LGU+ SK">{{cite web |url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210117000147 |title=S. Korea to end 2G network services by June |publisher=The Korea Herald |date=2021-01-17 |access-date=2021-01-23 |archive-date=2021-07-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709182321/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210117000147 |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | [[SK Telecom]] | 2020-07-27 | [[cdmaOne]] | [[CDMA2000]] 1xRTT, EV-DO Rel. 0 (3G) service has also terminated.<ref name="SKT JP">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2020/07/28/sk-telecoms-shutters-2g-service/ |title=SK Telecoms shutters 2G service |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2020-07-28 |access-date=2021-01-23 |archive-date=2021-02-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210228004151/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2020/07/28/sk-telecoms-shutters-2g-service/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | {{flag|Spain}} | | [[Orange España|Orange]] | {{Partial2|''2030''}} | [[GSM]] | <ref name="2G Shutdown Europe" /> |- | rowspan="2" |{{flag|Sweden}} | rowspan="2" | | [[Net4Mobility]] ([[Telenor Sverige|Telenor]]/[[Tele2]]) | {{Partial2|''2025-12-31''}} | [[GSM]] | 2G network will be shut down by the end of 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nedsläckning av 2G och 3G - Tele2 |url=https://www.tele2.se/nedslackning-2g-3g |access-date=2024-09-21 |website=www.tele2.se |language=sv |archive-date=2024-09-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921113307/https://www.tele2.se/nedslackning-2g-3g |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sverige släcker 2G och 3G – Telenor med i informationskampanjen Bytnät.nu |url=https://www.telenor.se/press/pressmeddelande/80ABBD648BD72C0A |access-date=2024-09-21 |website=www.telenor.se |language=sv-SE |archive-date=2024-09-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921113309/https://www.telenor.se/press/pressmeddelande/80ABBD648BD72C0A |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=3G-nätet {{!}} Telenor |url=https://telenor.se/om-telenor/digitalisering/varfor-stanger-vi-3g-natet/ |access-date=2024-09-21 |website=www.telenor.se |language=sv |archive-date=2024-09-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921113307/https://telenor.se/om-telenor/digitalisering/varfor-stanger-vi-3g-natet/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | [[Telia Company|Telia]] | {{Partial2|''2027''}} | [[GSM]] | Shutdown pushed back from 2025 to 2027.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-30 |title=Telia och övriga i branschen säger adjö till 2G och 3G - byt nät nu! |url=https://press.telia.se/news/telia-och-oevriga-i-branschen-saeger-adjoe-till-2g-och-3g-byt-naet-nu-478670 |access-date=2024-09-21 |website=Mynewsdesk |language=sv}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-30 |title=Telia skjuter upp nedstängningen av 2G-nätet till 2027 |url=https://press.telia.se/pressreleases/telia-skjuter-upp-nedstaengningen-av-2g-naetet-till-2027-3325928 |access-date=2024-09-21 |website=Mynewsdesk |language=sv |archive-date=2024-09-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921113305/https://press.telia.se/pressreleases/telia-skjuter-upp-nedstaengningen-av-2g-naetet-till-2027-3325928 |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" | {{flag|Switzerland}} | rowspan="3" | {{fontcolour|red|''No Service''}} | [[:de:Salt Mobile|Salt]] | 2020-12-31 | [[GSM]] | Shutdown commenced on 1 Jul 2020. A few single 2G-only sites remained until Sep 2023 to preserve CSFB functionality.<ref name="Salt CH 1">{{cite web |url=https://www.watson.ch/digital/schweiz/853324977-das-aus-fuer-uralt-handys-kommt-2020-wird-das-2g-netz-abgeschaltet |title=Salt und Swisscom besiegeln das Aus für Uralt-Handys – 2020 wird das 2G-Netz abgeschaltet |publisher=watson |language=de |date=2017-04-07 |access-date=2021-01-23 |archive-date=2021-01-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129071125/https://www.watson.ch/digital/schweiz/853324977-das-aus-fuer-uralt-handys-kommt-2020-wird-das-2g-netz-abgeschaltet |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Salt CH 2">{{cite web |url=https://www.teltarif.de/schweiz-abschaltung-2g-salt/news/81046.html |title=Schweiz: GSM-Netz bei Salt noch nicht ganz weg |publisher=Teltarif.de |language=de |date=2020-06-23 |access-date=2021-01-23}}</ref><ref name="Salt CH 3">{{cite web |url=https://www.heise.de/news/GSM-Mobilfunk-Die-Schweiz-schaltet-ab-5000513.html |title=GSM-Mobilfunk: Die Schweiz schaltet ab |publisher=heise online |language=de |date=2020-12-29 |access-date=2023-12-20}}</ref> |- | [[Sunrise Communications AG|Sunrise]] | 2023-01-03 | [[GSM]] | With the introduction of [[Huawei SingleRAN|S-RAN]] in 2018 phaseout was previously postponed to 2022.<ref name="Sunrise CH 1">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2017/06/20/sun-sets-on-2g-technology-for-swiss-cellco/ |title=Sun sets on 2G technology for Swiss cellco |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2017-06-20 |access-date=2021-01-23}}</ref><ref name="Sunrise CH 02">{{cite web |url=https://www.teltarif.de/gsm-2g-abschaltung-technik-sunrise-swisscom-salt-schweiz/news/74771.html |title=Schweiz: Sunrise schaltet 2G vorerst doch nicht ab |publisher=Teltarif.de |language=de |date=2018-11-23 |access-date=2021-04-14 |archive-date=2021-04-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413234150/https://www.teltarif.de/gsm-2g-abschaltung-technik-sunrise-swisscom-salt-schweiz/news/74771.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Sunrise CH 3">{{cite web |url=https://www.teltarif.de/gsm-abschaltung-schweiz/news/81021.html |title=Abschaltung: Die Tage von GSM sind in der Schweiz gezählt |publisher=Teltarif.de |language=de |date=2020-06-20 |access-date=2021-01-23 |archive-date=2021-01-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210130233249/https://www.teltarif.de/gsm-abschaltung-schweiz/news/81021.html |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | [[Swisscom]] | 2021-04-07 | [[GSM]] | Official shutdown on 31 Dec 2020 (guaranteed availability).<ref name="SC CH 01">{{cite web |url=https://www.fiercewireless.com/europe/swisscom-plots-end-2g-as-it-moves-to-launch-5g-2020 |title=Swisscom plots the end of 2G as it moves to launch 5G in 2020 |publisher=Fierce Wireless |date=2016-10-09 |access-date=2021-01-23 |archive-date=2021-01-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210130232352/https://www.fiercewireless.com/europe/swisscom-plots-end-2g-as-it-moves-to-launch-5g-2020 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="SC CH 02">{{cite web |url=https://www.teltarif.de/schweiz-gsm-abschaltung/news/84102.html |title=Swisscom schaltet GSM-Netz komplett ab |publisher=Teltarif.de |language=de |date=2021-04-13 |access-date=2021-04-14 |archive-date=2021-04-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413234151/https://www.teltarif.de/schweiz-gsm-abschaltung/news/84102.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="SC CH 03">{{cite web |url=https://www.golem.de/news/schweiz-swisscom-hat-refarming-von-gsm-abgeschlossen-2104-155701.html |title=Swisscom hat Refarming von GSM abgeschlossen |publisher=Golem.de |language=de |date=2021-04-13 |access-date=2021-04-14 |archive-date=2021-05-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501134447/https://www.golem.de/news/schweiz-swisscom-hat-refarming-von-gsm-abgeschlossen-2104-155701.html |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" | {{flag|Taiwan}} | rowspan="3" | {{fontcolour|red|''No Service''}} | [[Chunghwa Telecom]] | 2017-06-30 | [[GSM]] | <ref name="TW">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2017/07/03/taiwanese-cellcos-shutter-2g-networks/ |title=Taiwanese cellcos shutter 2G networks |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2017-07-03 |access-date=2021-01-23 |archive-date=2021-01-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128233613/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2017/07/03/taiwanese-cellcos-shutter-2g-networks/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | [[FarEasTone]] | 2017-06-30 | [[GSM]] | <ref name="TW" /> |- | [[Taiwan Mobile]] | 2017-06-30 | [[GSM]] | <ref name="TW" /> |- | rowspan="2" | {{flag|Trinidad and Tobago}} | rowspan="2" | | [[Digicel]] | {{Partial2|''2024-12-31''}} | [[GSM]] | <ref name="Digicel TT 1">{{cite web |url=https://tt.loopnews.com/content/digicel-decommission-2g-network |title=Digicel to decommission 2G network |publisher=Loop News by Digicel |date=2023-11-10 |access-date=2023-11-10}}</ref><ref name="Digicel TT 2">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2023/11/13/digicel-to-shut-down-trinidadian-2g-network-on-31-march-2024/ |title=Digicel to shut down Trinidadian 2G network on 31 March 2024 |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2023-11-13 |access-date=2023-11-18 |archive-date=2023-11-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118200523/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2023/11/13/digicel-to-shut-down-trinidadian-2g-network-on-31-march-2024/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Digicel TT 3">{{cite web |url=https://www.digicelgroup.com/tt/en/network |title=Network - Frequently Asked Questions - Why are we decommissioning 2G services on our Network? What are the benefits to the customers? |publisher=Digicel Trinidad and Tobago |date=2024-03-31 |access-date=2023-11-09}}</ref> |- | [[bmobile]] (TSTT) | {{Partial2|''TBD''}} | [[GSM]] | 850 MHz: 2.5 MHz GSM + 5 MHz UMTS <ref name="SM Frequencies TT">{{cite web |url=https://www.spectrummonitoring.com/frequencies.php/frequencies.php?market=TRD |title=spectrummonitoring.com - Trinidad and Tobago |publisher=spectrummonitoring.com |date=2022-11-25 |access-date=2024-09-15}}</ref><ref name="bmobile TT">{{cite web |url=https://technewstt.com/tstt-2g-sunset/ |title=TSTT prepares for 2G sunset |publisher=TechNewsTT |date=2018-08-23 |access-date=2024-09-09 |archive-date=2024-09-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240908235204/https://technewstt.com/tstt-2g-sunset/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | {{flag|Turks and Caicos Islands}} | rowspan="2" | | [[Digicel]] | {{Partial2|''2025-06-30''}} | [[GSM]] | 900 MHz: 9.8 MHz GSM <ref name="SM Frequencies TC">{{cite web |url=https://www.spectrummonitoring.com/frequencies.php/frequencies.php?market=TCA |title=spectrummonitoring.com - Turcks and Caicos Islands (GB) |publisher=spectrummonitoring.com |date=2023-04-10 |access-date=2024-09-15 |archive-date=2024-09-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915001753/https://www.spectrummonitoring.com/frequencies.php/frequencies.php?market=TCA |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | [[Flow (brand)|FLOW]] | 2024-04-22 | [[GSM]] | <ref name="FLOW TC">{{cite web |url=https://www.newslinetci.com/post/flow-commences-phased-shutdown-of-2g-mobile-network |title=Flow commences Phased Shutdown of 2G Mobile Network |publisher=NewslineTCI |date=2024-03-26 |access-date=2024-09-11 |archive-date=2024-09-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911191958/https://www.newslinetci.com/post/flow-commences-phased-shutdown-of-2g-mobile-network |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | {{flag|United Arab Emirates}} | rowspan="2" | {{fontcolour|red|''No Service''}} | [[du (company)|Du]] | 2023-12-31 | [[GSM]] | <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.du.ae/2g-shutdown |title=du - 2G Shutdown |publisher=du |access-date=2023-10-07 |archive-date=2023-10-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015015925/https://www.du.ae/2g-shutdown |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | [[Etisalat]] | 2023-12-31 | [[GSM]] | <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.etisalat.ae/en/c/generic/goodbye-2g.html |title=Etisalat UAE -Goodbye 2G |publisher=Etisalat UAE |access-date=2023-10-07 |archive-date=2023-10-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015015925/https://www.etisalat.ae/en/c/generic/goodbye-2g.html |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | rowspan="1" | {{flag|United Kingdom}} | | | {{Partial2|''2033''}} | [[GSM]] | Per government statement on confirmation by mobile providers.<ref name="2G Shutdown UK">{{cite web |url=https://www.techradar.com/news/uk-2g-and-3g-networks-will-be-switched-off-by-2033 |title=UK 2G and 3G networks will be switched off by 2033 |publisher=Techradar |date=2021-12-08 |access-date=2022-03-03}}</ref><ref name="Ofcom UK">{{cite web |url=https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-internet/advice-for-consumers/advice/3g-switch-off |title=Switching off the UK's 3G mobile networks: what you need to know |publisher=Ofcom |access-date=2023-11-16 |archive-date=2023-11-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231116183441/https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-internet/advice-for-consumers/advice/3g-switch-off |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Gov UK">{{cite news |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/a-joint-statement-on-the-sunsetting-of-2g-and-3g-networks-and-public-ambition-for-open-ran-rollout-as-part-of-the-telecoms-supply-chain-diversificatio |title=A joint statement on the sunsetting of 2G and 3G networks and public ambition for Open RAN rollout as part of the Telecoms Supply Chain Diversification Strategy |publisher=Gov.uk |date=2021-12-08 |access-date=2023-11-16 |archive-date=2023-11-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231116183440/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/a-joint-statement-on-the-sunsetting-of-2g-and-3g-networks-and-public-ambition-for-open-ran-rollout-as-part-of-the-telecoms-supply-chain-diversificatio |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | rowspan="12" | {{flag|United States}}<br />{{flag|Puerto Rico}}<br />{{flag|US Virgin Islands}} | rowspan="12" | | rowspan="2" | [[AT&T Mobility|AT&T]] | 2008-02-18 | [[D-AMPS]] | TDMA (D-AMPS) on 1900 MHz shut down on 15 July 2007.<ref name="AT&T D-AMPS US">{{cite web |url=https://www.phonescoop.com/articles/article.php?a=2247 |title=AT&T Starts TDMA Shutdown |publisher=Phone Scoop |date=2007-06-19 |access-date=2025-02-26}}</ref> |- | 2017-01-01 | [[GSM]] | <ref name="AT&T US">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2017/01/18/att-confirms-2g-shutdown-took-place-on-1-january/ |title=AT&T confirms 2G shutdown took place on 1 January |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2017-01-18 |access-date=2021-01-23 |archive-date=2020-09-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200923224656/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2017/01/18/att-confirms-2g-shutdown-took-place-on-1-january/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | [[Cellcom (United States)|Cellcom]]<br /><small>(US only)</small> | 2023-12-01 | [[cdmaOne]] | [[CDMA2000]] 1xRTT, EV-DO Rev. A (3G) service has also terminated.<ref name="Cellcom US">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2023/09/20/regional-us-mobile-operator-cellcom-to-switch-off-2g-on-1-december-3g-was-deactivated-in-march/ |title=Regional US mobile operator Cellcom to switch off 2G on 1 December; 3G was deactivated in March |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2023-09-20 |access-date=2023-10-02 |archive-date=2023-10-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231004025357/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2023/09/20/regional-us-mobile-operator-cellcom-to-switch-off-2g-on-1-december-3g-was-deactivated-in-march/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | [[Claro Puerto Rico|Claro]]<br /><small>(PR only)</small> | {{Partial2|''2028-12-31''}} | [[GSM]] | |- | [[Commnet Wireless]] (Choice)<br /><small>(US only)</small> | 2022-12-31 | [[cdmaOne]] | [[CDMA2000]] 1xRTT, EV-DO Rev. A (3G) service has also terminated.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.choice-wireless.com/upgrade-today.html |title=Upgrade Your Device Today |publisher=Choice Wireless |access-date=2024-02-05 |archive-date=2024-01-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125091510/https://www.choice-wireless.com/upgrade-today.html |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | Copper Valley Wireless | 2022-09-30 | [[cdmaOne]] | [[CDMA2000]] 1xRTT, EV-DO Rev. A (3G) service has also terminated.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cvtc.org/news/cdma-sunset/ |title=CDMA Sunset |date=6 January 2023 |publisher=Copper Valley Telecom |access-date=2024-02-22 |archive-date=2024-02-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240222190144/https://www.cvtc.org/news/cdma-sunset/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | [[Edge Wireless]] | 2007-06-30 | [[D-AMPS]] | <ref>{{cite web |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070315194659/http://edgewireless.com/customerService/tdmaGsmFAQ.html |title=Edge Wireless - TDMA Network Changing to GSM/GPRS FAQs |publisher=Edge Wireless, LLC. |date=2007-03-15 |access-date=2025-02-26}}</ref> |- | [[T-Mobile US|T-Mobile]] | {{Partial2|''2025''}} | [[GSM]] | {{fontcolor|red|text=Shutdown commenced on 9 Feb 2025.}}<ref name="TMUS US 1">{{cite web |url=https://www.lightreading.com/5g/t-mobile-to-finally-turn-off-2g-in-2024 |title=T-Mobile to finally turn off 2G in 2024 |publisher=LightReading |date=2023-02-15 |access-date=2023-11-03 |archive-date=2023-11-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231103224522/https://www.lightreading.com/5g/t-mobile-to-finally-turn-off-2g-in-2024 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="TMUS US 2">{{cite web |url=https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/t-mobile-kicks-off-2g-shutdown-in-us/ |title=T-Mobile kicks off 2G shutdown in US |publisher=Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD) |date=2025-02-19 |access-date=2025-02-23}}</ref> |- | [[T-Mobile US|T-Mobile]] ([[Sprint Corporation|Sprint]]) | 2022-05-31 | [[cdmaOne]] | [[CDMA2000]] 1xRTT, EV-DO Rev. A (3G) service has also terminated.<br />Shutdown commenced on 31 Mar 2022.<ref name="TM CDMA Shutdown US 1">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2020/12/10/t-mobile-aiming-to-shut-down-legacy-sprint-networks-in-2022/ |title=T-Mobile aiming to shut down legacy Sprint networks in 2022 |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2020-12-10 |access-date=2021-01-23 |archive-date=2021-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304225258/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2020/12/10/t-mobile-aiming-to-shut-down-legacy-sprint-networks-in-2022/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="TM Shutdown Timeline 2G_3G US">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2021/09/17/t-mobile-us-to-shut-down-3g-network-on-1-july-2022/ |title=T-Mobile US to shut down 3G network on 1 July 2022 |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2021-09-17 |access-date=2021-09-18 |archive-date=2022-04-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414193658/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2021/09/17/t-mobile-us-to-shut-down-3g-network-on-1-july-2022/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="TM CDMA Shutdown US 2">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2021/10/25/t-mobile-delays-cdma-shutdown-by-three-months/ |title=T-Mobile delays CDMA shutdown by three months |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2021-10-25 |access-date=2021-11-01 |archive-date=2022-04-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414183723/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2021/10/25/t-mobile-delays-cdma-shutdown-by-three-months/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="TM CDMA Shutdown US 3">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/03/31/t-mobile-us-commences-cdma-shutdown-expands-5g-home-internet-footprint/ |title=T-Mobile US commences CDMA shutdown; expands 5G Home Internet footprint |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2022-03-31 |access-date=2022-03-31 |archive-date=2022-03-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331111936/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/03/31/t-mobile-us-commences-cdma-shutdown-expands-5g-home-internet-footprint/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | [[UScellular]]<br /><small>(US only)</small> | 2009-02 | [[D-AMPS]] | <ref name="USC DAMPS US">{{cite web |url=https://s24.q4cdn.com/321867585/files/doc_financials/archive/US-Cellular-2009-Annual-Report.pdf |title=US-Cellular-2009-Annual-Report |publisher=US-Cellular |date=2010-04-06 |access-date=2025-03-05}}</ref> |- | [[UScellular]]<br /><small>(US only)</small> | 2024-01-14 | [[cdmaOne]] | [[CDMA2000]] 1xRTT, EV-DO Rev. A (3G) service has also terminated.<ref name="USC US 1">{{cite web |url=https://telecomtalk.info/uscellular-to-expand-cellular-service-rural-missouri/893813/ |title=USCellular to Expand Cellular Service in Rural Missouri With USD 5.8 Million Grant |publisher=Telecom Talk |date=2023-11-06 |access-date=2023-11-18 |archive-date=2023-11-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118200314/https://telecomtalk.info/uscellular-to-expand-cellular-service-rural-missouri/893813/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="USC US 2">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2023/12/01/uscellular-to-switch-off-cdma-network-on-14-january-2024/ |title=UScellular to switch off CDMA network on 14 January 2024 |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2023-12-01 |access-date=2023-12-02 |archive-date=2023-12-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231202003837/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2023/12/01/uscellular-to-switch-off-cdma-network-on-14-january-2024/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | [[Verizon Wireless|Verizon]]<br /><small>(US only)</small> | 2022-12-31 | [[cdmaOne]] | [[CDMA2000]] 1xRTT, EV-DO Rev. A (3G) service has also terminated.<ref name="Verizon US">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2021/03/31/verizon-to-shut-down-3g-cdma-networks-on-31-december-2022/ |title=Verizon to shut down 3G CDMA networks on 31 December 2022 |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2021-03-31 |access-date=2021-04-14 |archive-date=2021-04-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210401160348/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2021/03/31/verizon-to-shut-down-3g-cdma-networks-on-31-december-2022/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" | {{flag|Venezuela}} | rowspan="3" | | [[Digitel GSM|Digitel]] | 2024-03-08 | [[GSM]] | Shutdown commenced in May 2021.<ref name="2G Shutdown VE">{{cite web |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2023/06/27/venezuela-aims-to-phase-out-2g-in-2025-targets-1-8m-fibre-subs-by-that-date/ |title=Venezuela aims to phase out 2G in 2025; targets 1.8m fibre subs by that date |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2023-06-27 |access-date=2023-07-08 |archive-date=2023-07-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708200914/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2023/06/27/venezuela-aims-to-phase-out-2g-in-2025-targets-1-8m-fibre-subs-by-that-date/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Digitel VE">{{cite web |url=https://www.digitel.com.ve/atencion-al-cliente/informacion-al-usuario |title=Información al usuario |trans-title=Information for Users |publisher=Digitel |language=es |date=2024-02-01 |access-date=2025-04-03}}</ref> |- | [[Movilnet]] | {{Partial2|''2025''}} | [[GSM]] | <ref name="2G Shutdown VE" /> |- | [[Movistar]] | {{Partial2|''2025''}} | [[GSM]] | {{fontcolour|red|Shutdown commenced on 01 Jul 2022.}}<ref name="2G Shutdown VE" /> |- | rowspan="5" | {{flag|Vietnam}} | rowspan="5" | {{fontcolour|red|''No Service''}} | [[Gmobile]] | 2024-10-16 | [[GSM]] | per government regulation<ref name="2G Shutdown VN">{{cite web |url=https://vneconomy.vn/2g-network-switched-off-by-the-end-of-october-15.htm |title=2G network switched off by the end of October 15 |publisher=VnEconomy |date=2024-09-17 |access-date=2024-10-12}}</ref> |- | [[Mobifone]] | 2024-10-16 | [[GSM]] | per government regulation<ref name="2G Shutdown VN" /> |- | [[Vietnamobile]] | ''N/A'' | {{fontcolour|red|''(no 2G)''}} | |- | [[Viettel]] | 2024-10-16 | [[GSM]] | per government regulation<ref name="2G Shutdown VN" /> |- | [[Vinaphone]] | 2024-10-16 | [[GSM]] | per government regulation<ref name="2G Shutdown VN" /> |}
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