2G and 3G switch-off in Mexico
Quick answer
2G in Mexico: Partly off. Mexico has no national switch-off date. The former regulator IFT's Q1 2025 coverage report shows Telcel as the only operator still providing 2G, and Telcel and AT&T both still running 3G across most of the population. AT&T's 2G is reported closing from early 2019 and Movistar's off in January 2021.
3GNo dates announced
2GPartly off
Operators
Checked 1 November 2026.
Dates are set by each operator and can change. Check with us before you plan around them.
| Operator | 3G | 2G |
|---|---|---|
| Telcel | No date announced | No date announced |
| AT&T México | No date announced | Reported closing from early 2019 (Xataka México, 1 February 2019); no operator notice yet |
| Movistar México (Telefónica) | Not confirmed | Reported off, January 2021 |
Details
- Telcel 2G. In the IFT's coverage report for Q1 2025, Telcel is the only operator shown with 2G coverage (27.3% of the population guaranteed, 92.4% differentiated). No switch-off date has been published. Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT)
- Telcel 3G. The IFT's coverage report for Q1 2025 shows Telcel 3G covering 63.3% of the population (guaranteed) and 96.1% (differentiated). No switch-off date has been published. Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT)
- AT&T México 3G. The IFT's coverage report for Q1 2025 shows AT&T 3G covering 57.9% of the population (guaranteed) and 93.1% (differentiated). No switch-off date has been published. Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT)
- Movistar México (Telefónica) 2G. The IFT's coverage report for Q1 2025 records 0.0% 2G population coverage for Telefónica. The report gives no switch-off date. Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT)
- AT&T México 2G. Xataka México reported on 1 February 2019 that AT&T was starting to close its 2G network in Mexico; no operator notice yet. Xataka México
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 Mexico?
Partly off.
Is 3G still working in Mexico?
No dates announced.
Sources
- Quién es Quién en Cobertura Móvil en México, Primer Trimestre de 2025, Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT)
- Inicia el apagón de la red 2G de AT&T y Movistar en México, Xataka México
Checked 1 November 2026. Dates move, so check the operator’s own notice before you plan a change.