2G and 3G switch-off in Bahrain
Quick answer
2G in Bahrain: Off at 1 of 3 operators, 2021. 3G is off at 1 of 3 operators, and we found no source for the others. 2G is off at 1 of 3 operators (2021), and we found no source for the others.
3GOff at 1 of 3 operators
2GOff at 1 of 3 operators, 2021
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Batelco | Not confirmed | Off, 2021 |
| Zain Bahrain | Off | Not confirmed |
| stc Bahrain | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
Details
- Batelco 2G. Batelco says the phase-out of its 27-year-old 2G network was completed during 2021, and the capacity was moved to 3G, 4G and 5G. Batelco
- Zain Bahrain 3G. Zain Bahrain's CEO said it was the first MENA operator to switch off 3G and has re-used the spectrum for 4G and 5G. TechAfrica News (quoting Zain Bahrain CEO Duncan Howard)
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 Bahrain?
Off at 1 of 3 operators, 2021.
Is 3G still working in Bahrain?
Off at 1 of 3 operators.
Sources
- Batelco Sustainability Report 2021, Batelco
- Zain Bahrain Boosts 4G and 5G Experience by Sunsetting 3G Network, TechAfrica News (quoting Zain Bahrain CEO Duncan Howard)
Checked 30 October 2026. Dates move, so check the operator’s own notice before you plan a change.