2G Sunset in Germany: Your 2028 Roadmap
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All three German operators switch 2G off in 2028. We move your devices and your contracts to modern technology in time.
Why the 2G sunset is a procurement issue
The 2G sunset in Germany hits enterprises harder than consumers. Deutsche Telekom ends service on June 30, 2028, Vodafone at the end of September 2028, o2 Telefónica in the second half of 2028. Affected assets include elevator emergency calls, alarm systems, telemetry, meters and payment terminals. Without a reliable inventory you migrate blind. We take on inventory, technology selection and negotiation as part of your mobile phone management, from a single source.
The widely quoted grace period until 2030 applies to Vodafone only, covers particularly critical IoT applications only, and only by prior arrangement. Dismantling starts there in January 2031. Telekom and o2 Telefónica have announced no comparable exception. For your planning the deadline is therefore 2028, not 2030.
Your benefits at a glance:
- Inventory in days, not weeks: We evaluate your SIM and device data across all three networks.
- Clear technology choice: NB-IoT, LTE-M, LTE Cat-1 bis or 5G RedCap, matched to the use case.
- Contracts ahead of the deadline: We align terms and notice periods with the switch-off date, including contract management.
- Carrier-neutral negotiation: Access to more than 80 carriers and partners, with no network of our own to sell.
- One point of contact: Migration, logistics and billing run through mySAVECALL.
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The three building blocks of your 2G migration
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Asset inventory
Count first, then replace.
We identify every SIM and every module that can only use 2G. That includes devices without VoLTE, which lose voice and emergency calling once 2G is switched off.
Your benefit:
- Cross-network view: Holdings from Telekom, Vodafone and o2 come together in one evaluation.
- VoLTE check: Voice capability is assessed separately from network capability.
- Site cost: Every asset gets a realistic figure for on-site access.
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Technology and network choice
Not every successor technology fits.
NB-IoT and LTE-M cover small data volumes with long battery life. For higher rates, LTE Cat-1 bis or 5G RedCap come into play. Coverage at the site decides.
Your benefit:
- Coverage verified: We measure service per network and per site instead of assuming it.
- Only available technology: We specify what is commercially deployed today.
- Multi-network option: In marginal locations we secure access to several networks.
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Contracts and tendering
The real deadline sits in the contract.
A framework agreement of 36 or 48 months signed today runs past the switch-off date. We align terms, exit options and change-of-technology clauses with it.
Your benefit:
- Terms capped: No contract runs past 2028 without a defined exit.
- Clauses reviewed: Who carries the replacement cost is settled before migration starts.
- Market tested: A forced technology change is the moment for an invitation to tender.
2G sunset: German operator timelines compared
| Operator | End of 2G service | Exception for critical IoT | What you need to plan for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telekom | June 30, 2028 | None announced | Hard cut-off date, no extension |
| Vodafone | End of September 2028 | By prior arrangement until December 2030, dismantling from January 2031 | Apply for the exception and get it confirmed in writing |
| o2 Telefónica | Second half of 2028 | None announced | Month still open, plan conservatively for mid-year |
| 1&1 | No 2G network of its own | Tied to Vodafone via national roaming | The Vodafone date effectively applies |
Tailored to every role
Executive management
Downtime is a leadership issue.
Emergency calls, alarms and telemetry are operating obligations. If the connection fails, responsibility sits with the leadership team.
- Planning certainty: A roadmap with dates, costs and clear ownership.
- No operational standstill: Migration in waves, without interrupting your assets.
- Documented for audits: Every step stays verifiable after the fact.
- One point of contact: Technology, logistics and contract run through one desk.
IT leadership
Know the estate, then migrate.
Without a reliable device register, every migration is a blind flight. We build the data basis across all three networks.
- Complete inventory: All SIMs, modules and sites in a single evaluation.
- VoLTE gaps visible: Even 4G devices without voice capability are flagged.
- Technically sound choice: NB-IoT, LTE-M, Cat-1 bis or 5G RedCap per use case.
- Rollout in waves: Site visits are bundled and prioritized by risk.
Procurement and CFO
The lever sits in the contract.
The module price is rarely the problem. Cost comes from terms that quietly run past the switch-off date.
- Terms under control: No contract without a defined exit before the switch-off.
- Costs known upfront: Replacement and site cost are calculated before the start.
- Carrier-neutral negotiation: The technology change is run as a competitive tender.
- Transparent billing: One portal, one SLA, one billing logic.
The solution
2G migration from a single source
We cover the entire path: inventory, selection of the successor technology, negotiation of the framework agreements and rollout down to the last site. Carrier-neutral, because we do not sell a network of our own. Talk to us early and the switch-off date stays a calendar entry instead of an emergency. Questions in between are always welcome via our contact page.
- Roadmap with dates: You receive a prioritized migration plan per site and per application.
- Technology and tariff together: Network choice and commercial terms are decided together, including the provider comparison.
- Estate handed over cleanly: SIMs, devices and contracts continue in mobile lifecycle management.
- No vendor lock-in: Multi-network options remain available after the migration.
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Frequently asked questions about the 2G sunset
All three German operators switch 2G off in 2028. Deutsche Telekom names June 30, 2028, Vodafone the end of September 2028, and o2 Telefónica the second half of 2028 without naming a month. These are the operators’ own planning dates, not guarantees.
No, only Vodafone has published such an exception. It covers particularly critical IoT applications, applies by prior arrangement only, and runs until December 2030, after which dismantling begins in January 2031. Telekom and o2 Telefónica have announced nothing comparable.
Every device that can only use 2G or 3G is affected. The German regulator lists radio modules in vehicles, emergency call modules in elevators, card payment terminals, and industrial sensors and meters. Fixed control systems and older telematics units fall into the same category.
Yes, under one condition. A 4G device without VoLTE uses 4G for data but falls back to 2G for voice. Once 2G is off, telephony and emergency calling stop working on those devices, so VoLTE has to be verified per device rather than assumed.
For small data volumes with long battery life, NB-IoT and LTE-M are the successors. Where more bandwidth is needed, LTE Cat-1 bis, LTE Cat-4 or 5G RedCap apply. Data volume, battery budget and coverage at the site decide which option fits.
The initial call and the requirements analysis are free of charge. We review your estate, the operator dates and your contract terms, and show the migration effort transparently before you decide. We then negotiate carrier-neutral and settle through the carriers rather than through consulting fees.
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