2G and 3G switch-off in Luxembourg
Quick answer
2G in Luxembourg: Planned at some operators, 2030. POST closed 3G in October 2022 and Proximus (Tango) in January 2024, and Orange planned to finish by the end of 2025, completion not confirmed. 2G remains, with POST keeping it beyond 2027 and Orange planning to switch it off before 2030.
3GPartly off
2GPlanned at some operators, 2030
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 |
|---|---|---|
| POST Luxembourg | Off, October 2022 | No date announced |
| Tango (Proximus Luxembourg) | Off, January 2024 | No date announced |
| Orange Luxembourg | Planned by end of 2025, completion not confirmed | Planned, before 2030 |
Details
- POST Luxembourg 3G. POST finished deactivating 3G in October 2022, the first Luxembourg operator to do so. Government of Luxembourg (Minister delegate for Media and Connectivity), via Chambre des Députés
- POST Luxembourg 2G. POST plans to keep 2G services running beyond 2027; no end date set. Government of Luxembourg (Minister delegate for Media and Connectivity), via Chambre des Députés
- Tango (Proximus Luxembourg) 3G. Proximus deactivated the 3G network used by Tango (and Telindus) in Luxembourg in January 2024. Government of Luxembourg (Minister delegate for Media and Connectivity), via Chambre des Députés
- Tango (Proximus Luxembourg) 2G. No 2G switch-off date is planned; 2G is likely to keep running until 2030. Government of Luxembourg (Minister delegate for Media and Connectivity), via Chambre des Députés
- Orange Luxembourg 3G. Orange began deactivating 3G in 2024 with completion planned by end of 2025; no confirmation of completion found. Government of Luxembourg (Minister delegate for Media and Connectivity), via Chambre des Députés
- Orange Luxembourg 2G. Orange plans to deactivate 2G in Luxembourg before 2030. Government of Luxembourg (Minister delegate for Media and Connectivity), via Chambre des Députés
Regulator and government
- The government says switching off 2G and 3G is not regulated and is a commercial decision; operators announce the change with the necessary notice period and run awareness campaigns, notably for lifts and telecare alarms. Government of Luxembourg, via Chambre des Députés
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 Luxembourg?
Planned at some operators, 2030.
Is 3G still working in Luxembourg?
Partly off.
Sources
- Answer to parliamentary question no. 1899 on the switch-off of 2G and 3G mobile networks (5 March 2025), Government of Luxembourg, via Chambre des Députés
Checked 30 October 2026. Dates move, so check the operator’s own notice before you plan a change.