tech1.7 millionOver 1.7 million 2G SIM cards remain active in France, including 600,000 for Machine to Mach…✓ Confirmed · 2 sources

France will shut down 2G networks in three months

Over 1.7 million 2G SIM cards remain active in France, including 600,000 for Machine to Machine use.

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The network shutdown, scheduled for late September 2026, also affects devices incompatible with newer standards.

Operators are also preparing to phase out 3G by 2027.

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