2G and 3G switch-off in Peru
Quick answer
2G in Peru: No dates announced. Peru has no switch-off date yet. Claro was still running 2G base stations in 2024, and in October 2025 the MTC asked operators to propose a 2G switch-off timetable, noting that most people who rely on 2G live in rural areas.
3GNot confirmed
2GNo dates announced
Operators
Checked 2 October 2026.
Dates are set by each operator and can change. Check with us before you plan around them.
| Operator | 3G | 2G |
|---|---|---|
| Claro | Not confirmed | No date announced |
Details
- Claro 2G. OSIPTEL reported in February 2024 that 177 Claro 2G base stations, hit by a satellite failure, had been fully restored, so Claro was still running 2G then. No switch-off date has been published (see the MTC note). OSIPTEL
Regulator and government
- On 21 October 2025, the MTC and the operators reviewed mapping for a 2G switch-off ('apagón 2G'). Of the population covered only by 2G, 87% is rural, and the operators are to propose a timetable. No date has been set. Ministerio de Transportes y Comunicaciones (MTC)
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 Peru?
No dates announced.
Is 3G still working in Peru?
Not confirmed.
Sources
- OSIPTEL informa sobre el restablecimiento total del servicio móvil 2G de Claro a nivel nacional, OSIPTEL
- MTC y operadores abordaron agenda sobre renovación de concesiones, apagón 2G y canon móvil, Ministerio de Transportes y Comunicaciones (MTC)
Checked 2 October 2026. Dates move, so check the operator’s own notice before you plan a change.