2G and 3G switch-off in Latvia
Quick answer
2G in Latvia: No dates announced. LMT and Tele2 Latvija closed 3G in March 2025 and Bite in March 2026. 2G still carries voice for older phones, and Bite has published no 2G end date.
3GOff, 2025 to 2026
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LMT | Off, March 2025 | Not confirmed |
| Bite Latvija | Off, March 2026 | No date announced |
| Tele2 Latvija | Off, March 2025 | Not confirmed |
Details
- LMT 3G. Riga was the last area switched off, completing a phase-out that began in Kurzeme in autumn 2023. Kursors.lv
- Bite Latvija 3G. Riga was switched off last, ending Bite's 3G service across Latvia; the freed 900 MHz band now serves 4G and 5G. Bite Latvija
- Bite Latvija 2G. Bite's 3G page says voice now falls back to 2G or 4G VoLTE; it gives no 2G end date. Bite Latvija
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 Latvia?
No dates announced.
Is 3G still working in Latvia?
Off, 2025 to 2026.
Sources
- Līdz ar 5G attīstību LMT Rīgā izslēgs 3G tehnoloģiju (LMT press release), Kursors.lv
- Šonedēļ visā Latvijā ir noslēgusies 3G tehnoloģijas ēra, Bite Latvija
- 3G tīkla pakāpeniska slēgšana, Bite Latvija
Checked 30 October 2026. Dates move, so check the operator’s own notice before you plan a change.