2G and 3G switch-off in Belgium
Quick answer
2G in Belgium: Planned, 2028 to 2029. Proximus, Orange Belgium and Telenet/BASE all completed their 3G switch-offs in 2025. BIPT says 2G will close in 2028-2029: Orange by end of 2028, Proximus on 1 July 2029, and no operator-specific date for Telenet/BASE yet.
3GOff, 2025
2GPlanned, 2028 to 2029
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Proximus | Off, 2025 | Planned, 1 July 2029 |
| Orange Belgium | Off, 2025 | Planned, end of 2028 |
| Telenet/BASE | Off, 2025 | Planned, 2028 to 2029 |
Details
- Proximus 3G. 3G-only devices fall back to 2G. Proximus
- Proximus 2G. 2G voice for non-VoLTE devices and low-speed data supported until 1 July 2029. Proximus
- Orange Belgium 3G. 3G-only devices are now limited to 2G. Orange Belgium
- Orange Belgium 2G. 2G stays active until 31 December 2028; exact date to be confirmed later. Orange Belgium
- Telenet/BASE 3G. Regulator states Belgium's 3G networks were shut down in 2025; no Telenet/BASE completion page found. BIPT
- Telenet/BASE 2G. Regulator says Orange, Proximus and Telenet/BASE confirmed 2G shutdown in 2028-2029; no Telenet/BASE-specific date found. BIPT
Regulator and government
- BIPT says Orange, Proximus and Telenet/BASE confirmed 2G shutdown in 2028-2029 and that 3G networks were shut down in 2025; operators will publish exact dates; BIPT runs a 2G-stop information page (last updated 13 August 2026). BIPT
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 Belgium?
Planned, 2028 to 2029.
Is 3G still working in Belgium?
Off, 2025.
Sources
- 3G disappears, what does it mean for me?, Proximus
- 2G is being phased out: what does this mean for you?, Proximus
- Het 2G-netwerk van Orange maakt plaats voor 4G & 5G/5G+, Orange Belgium
- 2G networks shutdown, BIPT
Checked 30 October 2026. Dates move, so check the operator’s own notice before you plan a change.