2G and 3G switch-off in Ireland
Quick answer
2G in Ireland: No dates announced. Vodafone switched off 3G in October 2024. Eir is closing 3G in phases, from 1 October to 6 November 2026, and Three Ireland's plans could not be confirmed from a primary source. No operator has a 2G end date: it stays on as the voice and text fallback.
3GPartly off
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 | Off, October 2024 | No date announced |
| Eir | Closing, 1 October to 6 November 2026 | No date announced |
Details
- Vodafone 3G. 3G retired nationwide; Clear Mobile and An Post Mobile customers on Vodafone's network also affected. ComReg
- Vodafone 2G. 2G stays on as the voice fallback: 3G-only handsets keep making calls over 2G. Vodafone Ireland
- Eir 3G. Phased switch-off from 1 October 2026, starting in Donegal; no source yet confirms it has begun. eir
- Eir 2G. 2G stays on: calls and texts from 3G-only devices move to the 2G network. eir
Regulator and government
- ComReg Information Notice 24/61 (30 July 2024): licensees must notify ComReg at least 6 months before ceasing a 2G/3G network; ComReg expects about 3 months' public notice for users and about 6 months for M2M customers. At that time no operator had notified ComReg of a 2G withdrawal. ComReg
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 Ireland?
No dates announced.
Is 3G still working in Ireland?
Partly off.
Sources
- 3G Retirement, ComReg
- 3G Upgrade - Goodbye 3G, hello better connections, Vodafone Ireland
- 3G switch-off, eir
- 2G/3G Switch off - Guidance for Mobile Network Operators (ComReg 24/61), ComReg
Checked 30 October 2026. Dates move, so check the operator’s own notice before you plan a change.