2G and 3G switch-off in Indonesia
Quick answer
2G in Indonesia: No dates announced. 3G is off at 2 of 3 operators (2022 to 2023), and we found no source for the others. No operator has announced a 2G switch-off date.
3GOff at 2 of 3 operators, 2022 to 2023
2GNo dates announced
Operators
Checked 2 October 2026.
Dates are set by each operator and can change. Check with us before you plan around them.
| Operator | 3G | 2G |
|---|---|---|
| Telkomsel | Off, June 2023 | Not confirmed |
| Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison | Off, 2022 | Not confirmed |
| XLSMART (XL Axiata) | Not confirmed | No date announced |
Details
- Telkomsel 3G. The 3G-to-4G upgrade started in March 2022 and finished in June 2023 across all 504 cities and regencies, covering more than 49,000 BTS. Telkomsel
- Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison 3G. IOH's Director and Chief Regulatory Officer told detikINET in late December 2022 that the 3G shutdown was complete. detikINET
- XLSMART (XL Axiata) 2G. Axiata's 2025 report lists 55,255 2G base stations in XLSMART's Indonesian network alongside 4G and 5G, and gives no 2G switch-off date. Axiata Group (XLSMART shareholder)
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 Indonesia?
No dates announced.
Is 3G still working in Indonesia?
Off at 2 of 3 operators, 2022 to 2023.
Sources
- Telkomsel Tuntaskan Upgrade Layanan 3G ke 4G di Seluruh 504 Kota/Kabupaten Wilayah Indonesia, Telkomsel
- Akhir Hayat Sinyal 3G di Indonesia, detikINET
- Axiata Integrated Annual Report 2025, Axiata Group (XLSMART shareholder)
Checked 2 October 2026. Dates move, so check the operator’s own notice before you plan a change.