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As previously communicated in March 2023, French operators have announced the gradual sunsetting of 2G and 3G networks.
Sunsetting dates for 2G and 3G technologies communicated by French operators:
Orange information: In mainland France, from 2026, Orange will switch off its 2G network in several successive waves across 9 departments in the South-West:
31 March 2026: in the urban area of Biarritz, Anglet, Bayonne (French Basque Country 64)
12 May 2026: in Landes (40) and the rest of Pyrénées-Atlantiques (64)
09 June 2026: in Ariège (09), Haute-Garonne (31), Gers (32), Lot (46), Lot-et-Garonne (47), Hautes-Pyrénées (65) and Tarn-et-Garonne (82)
And from late September 2026: 2G will be permanently switched off in the rest of mainland France. By the end of December 2026, 2G should therefore have completely disappeared from Orange’s mobile network in mainland France.
In the French West Indies and French Guiana, the 2G switch-off is also planned for 2026 and will take place in several successive waves:
First successive waves:
21 April 2026: 2G switch-off in Guadeloupe (Lamentin, Abymes, Baie-Mahault) and in French Guiana (Cayenne and Rémire-Montjoly).
19 May 2026: 2G switch-off in Martinique (Le Lamentin), in Saint-Martin (Peatree Hill, Rambaud and Marigot) and in Saint-Barthélemy (Cul de Sac, Quatre Vents and Colombier).
Then a general roll-out across all territories, spread from 29 September to 26 November 2026.
In Réunion, the 2G switch-off was already completed in 2025.-
Bouygues Telecom information: Bouygues’ 2G switch-off will take place according to the following schedule:
From 15 November 2026, as a preparatory phase, in an initial area limited to Bouygues Telecom network sites deployed in the municipalities and postcodes listed below: BREST (29200), GUIPAVAS (29490), NANCY (54000 and 54100) and VANDOEUVRE-LES-NANCY (54500).
From 1 December 2026 to 15 December, as part of its wider rollout across mainland France. -
SFR information:
Mainland France: 15 November 2026 (SFR)
Réunion & Mayotte: 30/11/26 (SRR)
French Guiana: 20/08/2026 (Outremer Telecom)
Martinique: 24/09/2026 (Outremer Telecom)
Guadeloupe: 22/10/2026 (Outremer Telecom)
Following the discontinuation of these 2G and 3G technologies, connected devices not compatible with more recent cellular technologies will no longer be able to connect to the mobile network of the aforementioned operators.
These technological evolutions being independent of Matooma, the company cannot be held responsible in any case for the service interruption linked to the closure of these technologies.
This notification aims to allow you to anticipate and prepare for the technological transition of your equipment within your entity before the aforementioned technical shutdown dates. We invite you to approach the manufacturer of your equipment now to verify their compatibility with 4G and/or 5G technologies, the protocols used, to test, and to validate the operation of your equipment with SIM cards provided by Matooma on these technologies.
We are fully aware that this announcement may have a significant impact on your connected device fleet and your activity. Rest assured that Matooma is here to support you through this transition by guiding you towards communication technologies suited to your projects.
Do not hesitate to contact us for any questions:
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By phone: +33(0)4 88 36 07 40 (choice 4)
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By email: helpme@matooma.com
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