2G and 3G switch-off in Argentina
Quick answer
2G in Argentina: No dates announced. Argentina has no national deadline. Telecom Argentina (Personal) has been switching off 3G since 2023, starting in Greater Buenos Aires and La Plata, completion not confirmed. In 2024 it said it had no plan yet for 2G because M2M devices still use it.
3GClosing
2GNo dates announced
Operators
Checked 30 October 2026.
Dates are set by each operator and can change. Check with us before you plan around them.
| Operator | 3G | 2G |
|---|---|---|
| Personal (Telecom Argentina) | Closing since 2023, completion not confirmed | No date announced |
Details
- Personal (Telecom Argentina) 3G. In May 2024, Telecom Argentina's CTO said the legacy 3G network was already off in Greater Buenos Aires (AMBA) and La Plata, and that it would be switched off further during 2024. No end date was given. DPL News (quoting Telecom Argentina executives)
- Personal (Telecom Argentina) 2G. In May 2024, Telecom Argentina said it had no plan yet to switch off 2G because M2M customers still use it. DPL News (quoting Telecom Argentina executives)
What this means for your devices
Each SIM profile has its own page, showing where it works and what it supports.
Common questions
When does 2G switch off in Argentina?
No dates announced.
Is 3G still working in Argentina?
Closing.
Sources
- Telecom Argentina espera cerrar 2024 con 260 sitios 5G y avanzar en apagado 3G, DPL News (quoting Telecom Argentina executives)
Checked 30 October 2026. Dates move, so check the operator’s own notice before you plan a change.