2G and 3G switch-off in the Philippines
Quick answer
2G in the Philippines: No dates announced. PLDT's Smart says about 95% of its 3G was off by April 2026 and the rest will go by the end of 2026, but it has postponed 2G, which may run until at least the end of 2028. Globe still runs a nationwide 2G and 4G network with no 2G end date, and DITO has only ever run 4G and 5G.
3GClosing
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Smart (PLDT) | Closing, end of 2026 | No date announced |
| Globe Telecom | Not confirmed | No date announced |
| DITO Telecommunity | Never had | Never had |
Details
- Smart (PLDT) 3G. PLDT's COO and CTO said in April 2026 that about 95% of 3G was already off, with the rest kept for critical business use until full shutdown by the end of 2026. Context.ph
- Smart (PLDT) 2G. PLDT has postponed its 2G shutdown by up to two years because ATMs and other business systems still use it; its COO said 2G may run until at least the end of 2028. Context.ph
- Globe Telecom 2G. Globe's annual report says that at the end of December 2025 it ran nationwide 2G and 4G LTE for voice, SMS and mobile broadband, and gives no 2G switch-off date. Globe Telecom
- DITO Telecommunity 2G. DITO says it is the only Philippine network free of legacy systems and that it uses only 4G and 5G technology. DITO CME Holdings (DITO Telecommunity parent)
- DITO Telecommunity 3G. DITO says it is the only Philippine network free of legacy systems and that it uses only 4G and 5G technology. DITO CME Holdings (DITO Telecommunity parent)
Regulator and government
- Reported: NTC Memorandum Circular 003-09-2025 requires 3G to be phased out nationwide by 31 December 2026 and sets no 2G date. NTC circular summary
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 the Philippines?
No dates announced.
Is 3G still working in the Philippines?
Closing.
Sources
- PLDT delays 2G shutdown, 3G exit set by year-end, Context.ph
- SEC Form 17-A (Annual Report) for fiscal year ended 31 December 2025, filed with the PSE, Globe Telecom
- DITO CME Holdings SEC Form 17-A (Annual Report) for 2025, filed with the PSE, DITO CME Holdings (DITO Telecommunity parent)
- NTC Memorandum Circular 003-09-2025, NTC circular summary
Checked 30 October 2026. Dates move, so check the operator’s own notice before you plan a change.