2G and 3G switch-off in Kuwait
Quick answer
2G in Kuwait: Planned at some operators, 2027. Zain Kuwait has closed 3G, and Ooredoo and stc planned to on 1 June 2025, completion not confirmed. Zain plans to close 2G in 2027.
3GPartly off
2GPlanned at some operators, 2027
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zain Kuwait | Off | Planned, 2027 |
| Ooredoo Kuwait | Planned for 1 June 2025, completion not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| stc Kuwait | Planned for 1 June 2025, completion not confirmed | Not confirmed |
Details
- Zain Kuwait 3G. Zain Kuwait has switched 3G off and still runs 2G and 4G. Zain Group
- Ooredoo Kuwait 3G. CITRA decision 2024/278 requires every mobile operator to stop 3G by 1 June 2025 and keep 3G users connected through 2G, 4G or 5G; we found no Ooredoo Kuwait statement confirming completion. Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA), Kuwait
- stc Kuwait 3G. CITRA decision 2024/278 requires every mobile operator to stop 3G by 1 June 2025 and keep 3G users connected through 2G, 4G or 5G; stc Kuwait's own reports block automated access, so completion is unconfirmed. Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA), Kuwait
- Zain Kuwait 2G. Zain's 2024 sustainability report says Zain Kuwait expects to shut down 2G by 2027; its 2025 report confirms 2G is still running. Zain Group
Regulator and government
- CITRA decision 2024/278, issued 1 September 2024, requires mobile operators to stop 3G services by 1 June 2025, keep 3G devices and users connected through 2G, 4G or 5G afterwards, and re-use the 3G bands for 4G or 5G. Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA), Kuwait
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 Kuwait?
Planned at some operators, 2027.
Is 3G still working in Kuwait?
Partly off.
Sources
- Sustainability Report 2025: Regulatory Context, Zain Group
- وقف تشغيل خدمات الجيل الثالث للاتصالات المتنقلة، القرار رقم 2024/278, Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA), Kuwait
- Zain Sustainability Report 2024, Regulatory Context (Zain Kuwait, 3G Sunset), Zain Group
Checked 30 October 2026. Dates move, so check the operator’s own notice before you plan a change.