2G and 3G switch-off in Egypt
Quick answer
2G in Egypt: No dates announced. Egypt's four operators bought 5G licences in 2024 and 2025 and renewed their older licences for 15 years. Vodafone Egypt's plan to switch off 3G by the end of 2026 has been delayed while the regulator works out an industry-wide 3G roadmap.
3GNo dates announced
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vodafone Egypt | No date announced | Not confirmed |
| e& Egypt (Etisalat Misr) | No date announced | No date announced |
| Orange Egypt | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Telecom Egypt (WE) | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
Details
- Vodafone Egypt 3G. Vodafone Egypt's plan to switch 3G off by the end of 2026 has been delayed while the NTRA works out an industry-wide 3G shutdown roadmap, which is still under negotiation. Vodafone Group
- e& Egypt (Etisalat Misr) 2G. In January 2025 Etisalat Misr bought a 5G licence and renewed its 2G, 3G and 4G licences for 15 years. e& (Emirates Telecommunications Group)
- e& Egypt (Etisalat Misr) 3G. In January 2025 Etisalat Misr bought a 5G licence and renewed its 2G, 3G and 4G licences for 15 years. e& (Emirates Telecommunications Group)
Regulator and government
- Vodafone reports that the NTRA will define an industry-wide 3G shutdown roadmap in line with Vodafone Egypt's own plan, and that this is still under negotiation. Vodafone Group
- From 1 October 2025 the NTRA stopped type-approving devices that work only on 3G and do not support 4G or 5G, and it no longer releases import shipments containing them (announced 11 September 2025). National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA), Egypt
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 Egypt?
No dates announced.
Is 3G still working in Egypt?
No dates announced.
Sources
- Vodafone Group Plc Annual Report 2025, Regulation (page 235), Vodafone Group
- Integrated Annual Report 2024, e& (Emirates Telecommunications Group)
- Suspension of type approval for 3G telecom devices starting October 1, 2025, National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA), Egypt
Checked 30 October 2026. Dates move, so check the operator’s own notice before you plan a change.