Sweden’s 2G and 3G networks will be shut down in December 2025, and the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) is warning that some 4G phones will no longer be able to reach 112 once the old networks disappear.
Although these devices can make normal VoLTE calls, they do not support emergency calls over 4G, meaning users may think their phone works while being unable to contact emergency services.
Tre, Telenor and Tele2 have been relying on affected phones switching to Telia’s remaining 2G network for emergency calls, but PTS says this emergency-roaming solution is not enough and that operators must ensure 112 calls can be placed through their own networks. After an urgent review, PTS has now ordered the operators to identify all affected models, inform customers immediately, and block these phones from their networks in early 2026, with an earlier deadline for certain devices.
Users with incompatible phones will need to replace their handset or move to an operator that can still route emergency calls via 2G or 3G. PTS says the inconvenience is necessary to avoid the risk of people discovering too late that they cannot reach 112.
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