Network Status Updates

In certain markets, operators are sunsetting (shutting down) 2G/3G networks to reallocate radio frequencies. The mobile network operator landscape (MNO) is constantly changing and the situation varies from country to country.

From a continuity perspective, if there is an available solution, Eseye will respond to MNO changes and manage IoT device connectivity onto the next available network. Our next-generation eUICC solution – the AnyNet+ SIM – has multi-IMSI switching and network steering capabilities to ensure your device is future-proofed for its lifetime in the field, whether that’s five, ten, or fifteen years.

The AnyNet+ SIM can localise or change your device’s default IMSI profile seamlessly over-the-air to improve your uptime and service quality, and importantly maintain fallback connectivity.

We regularly publish the latest information about coverage changes made by MNOs. Please find the latest bulletin below (reviewed and updated in February 2022).

2G Network Shutdown Schedule

Country	Network	Shutdown date (dd/mm/yyyy)
LIECHTENSTEIN	Swisscom (Switzerland) Ltd (Liechtenstein)	01/01/2021
LIECHTENSTEIN	Telecom Liechtenstein AG	31/01/2021
NETHERLANDS	T-Mobile Netherlands B.V.	01/06/2021
MEXICO	Pegaso PCS	S.A. de C.V.
CANADA	Rogers Communications Canada Inc	31/12/2021
CHINA	PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF China Unicom	31/12/2021
THAILAND	dtac TriNet Co.	Ltd
VIETNAM	GTEL Mobile Joint Stock Company (GTEL Mobile)	01/03/2022
VIETNAM	MOBIFONE CORPORATION	01/03/2022
VIETNAM	Vietnamobile Telecommunications Joint Stock Company	01/03/2022
VIETNAM	Viettel Group	01/03/2022
VIETNAM	Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT)	01/03/2022
INDONESIA	PT. XL Axiata Tbk	01/12/2022
SWITZERLAND	Sunrise Communications AG	31/12/2022
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES	Emirates Telecom Corp-ETISALAT	31/12/2022
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES	Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC	31/12/2022
UNITED STATES	T-Mobile USA	Inc

3G Network Shutdown Schedule

Country	Network	Shutdown date (dd/mm/yyyy)
ITALY	Vodafone Italia S.p.A	01/02/2021
DENMARK	Telia Nattjanster Norden AB	01/04/2021
GERMANY	Vodafone GmbH	30/06/2021
GERMANY	Telekom Deutschland GmbH	30/06/2021
CZECH REPUBLIC	Vodafone Czech Republic a.s.	30/11/2021
MALAYSIA	Maxis Broadband Sdn. Bhd.	26/12/2021
CZECH REPUBLIC	T-Mobile Czech Republic a.s.	31/12/2021
GERMANY	Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG	31/12/2021
GREECE	Cosmote Mobile Telecommunications S.A.	31/12/2021
MALAYSIA	Celcom Axiata Berhad	31/12/2021
MALTA	Vodafone Malta Limited	31/12/2021
NEPAL	Nepal Doorsanchar Company Ltd	31/12/2021
NORWAY	Telenor Norge AS	31/12/2021
CANADA	Rogers Communications Canada Inc.	01/01/2022
UNITED STATES	AT&T Mobility	22/02/2022
LITHUANIA	Telia Lietuva AB	01/03/2022
NETHERLANDS	KPN B.V.	31/03/2022
PORTUGAL	Vodafone Portugal – Comunicações Pessoais	S.A.
JAPAN	KDDI Corporation	31/03/2022
UNITED STATES	T-Mobile USA	Inc
INDIA	Vodafone Idea Limited	01/04/2022
DENMARK	Telenor A/S	01/06/2022
UNITED STATES	T-Mobile USA	Inc
LUXEMBOURG	POST Luxembourg	31/07/2022
DENMARK	Telenor A/S	31/07/2022
SPAIN	Vodafone España	S.A.U.
ALBANIA	Vodafone - Albania	31/12/2022
GREECE	Vodafone-Panafon Hellenic Telecommunications Company S.A.	31/12/2022
CROATIA	Hrvatski Telekom d.d.	31/12/2022
DENMARK	TDC A/S	31/12/2022
SAUDI ARABIA	Saudi Telecom Company (STC)	31/12/2022
UNITED KINGDOM	EE	01/01/2023
UNITED KINGDOM	Vodafone Ltd	01/01/2023

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