2G and 3G switch-off in Colombia
Quick answer
2G in Colombia: Partly off. Tigo says it was the first operator in Latin America to switch off 2G, on 1 November 2022. Claro's 2G is still on and shrinking, with no end date, and Movistar has announced none. MinTIC's 2020 transition plan steers the process, but there is no fixed national date.
3GNot confirmed
2GPartly off
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tigo | Not confirmed | Off, 1 November 2022 |
| Claro | Not confirmed | Still on (shrinking), no end date |
| Movistar | No date announced | No date announced |
Details
- Tigo 2G. Tigo says it became the first operator in Latin America to switch off its 2G network, on 1 November 2022, and reused the spectrum for 4G. Phones that work only on 2G lost voice service. Tigo Colombia
- Claro 2G. In September 2022 Claro said it expected to finish dismantling its 2G (GSM) network in February 2023, after postponing it from December 2022. The date has passed, but no primary source confirming completion was found. TeleSemana (quoting Santiago Pardo, Claro Colombia)
- Movistar 2G. The regulator's 2025 document records no announced date for Movistar's 3G or 2G. CRC
Regulator and government
- In June 2020, MinTIC published its Plan de Transición a Nuevas Tecnologías, a roadmap for moving 2G and 3G networks to 4G that includes conditions for a gradual 2G switch-off. It set no fixed shutdown date. Ministerio TIC (MinTIC)
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 Colombia?
Partly off.
Is 3G still working in Colombia?
Not confirmed.
Sources
- Apagado de red 2G, Tigo Colombia
- Claro Colombia apagará su red 2G en febrero de 2023 e invita a los clientes a cambiar sus viejos teléfonos por los de 4G, TeleSemana (quoting Santiago Pardo, Claro Colombia)
- CRC document 2025500959, CRC
- Colombia inicia transición de redes 2G y 3G hacia 4G, Ministerio TIC (MinTIC)
Checked 30 October 2026. Dates move, so check the operator’s own notice before you plan a change.