2G and 3G switch-off in New Zealand
Quick answer
2G in New Zealand: Off, 2012 to 2026. 3G is off (2026). 2G is off (2012 to 2026).
3GOff, 2026
2GOff, 2012 to 2026
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 |
|---|---|---|
| One NZ | Off, 23 March 2026 | Off, 23 March 2026 |
| 2degrees | Off, February 2026 | Off, 15 March 2018 |
| Spark | Off, end of March 2026 | Off, July 2012 (CDMA) |
Details
- One NZ 3G. Phased shutdown began in Dunedin on 20 January 2026; 2G and 3G services ended nationwide from 23 March 2026. One NZ
- One NZ 2G. 2G was switched off together with 3G after One NZ aligned the two dates. One NZ
- 2degrees 3G. Phased from 14 December 2025, with the rest of the network switched from 2 February 2026. 2degrees
- Spark 3G. Spark and Skinny's 3G network was due to end on 31 March 2026; Spark says it completed the nationwide shutdown at the end of March, closing the last 3G network in New Zealand. Spark New Zealand
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 New Zealand?
Off, 2012 to 2026.
Is 3G still working in New Zealand?
Off, 2026.
Sources
- 3G network shutdown, One NZ
- Things to know about our 3G Network Shutdown, 2degrees
- Spark Annual Report FY26, Spark New Zealand
Checked 30 October 2026. Dates move, so check the operator’s own notice before you plan a change.