2G and 3G switch-off in Saudi Arabia
Quick answer
2G in Saudi Arabia: Closing at 1 of 3 operators. stc closed 3G in 2025 and is closing 2G. We found no source for Mobily or Zain KSA.
3GOff at 1 of 3 operators, 2025
2GClosing at 1 of 3 operators
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 |
|---|---|---|
| stc | Off, 2025 | Closing, 2026 |
| Mobily | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Zain KSA | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
Details
- stc 3G. stc's 2025 annual report says the full shutdown of its 3G network was completed in 2025. stc group
- stc 2G. stc planned to shut 2G in Q4 2025, but its 2025 annual report lists keeping momentum on the 2G sunset as a 2026 priority, so the shutdown is not yet finished. stc group
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 Saudi Arabia?
Closing at 1 of 3 operators.
Is 3G still working in Saudi Arabia?
Off at 1 of 3 operators, 2025.
Sources
Checked 30 October 2026. Dates move, so check the operator’s own notice before you plan a change.