The German media outlet Auto Bild claims that Denmark will close its 2G network, which SOS calls in many cars depend on, in 2025. But that is not true.
Contrary to plans to shut down the 2G network in both Sweden and Norway, Denmark has no plans to turn off the connection.
German Auto Bild claims otherwise.
– Denmark, for example, is already planning a shutdown of (the 2G network, ed.) in 2025, the media writes.
But that's not true. Neither TDC, Telenor nor Telia (which is currently owned by Norlys) have plans to shut down the 2G network in 2025.
However, the media outlet Ingenioren writes that Telenor, as the first telecom operator in Denmark, has set a date for when the 2G network will be switched off in Denmark. It just won't happen in 2025.
Denmark's 2G network will not close – not until 2030
Instead, Telenor believes that there is a good idea in saying goodbye to the network in 2030. At that time, however, it could become a problem for many drivers. Exactly as it is set to become for many both Swedish and Danish drivers.
The SOS call service – called e-call – which has been mandatory in new cars since 2018 is in many cases independent of the 2G network. Without it, the emergency call simply does not work.
And as Boosted was able to report back in 2024, the EU has not yet found a solution to the problem. A solution must be found, there is just no plan on the table.
At least not yet. However, the European Commission is investigating whether the 2G connection can be updated, possibly via some software in the cars.
In Norway, the decision to close the 2G connection is justified by the fact that it is outdated technology.
– Mobile operators can no longer maintain a network based on outdated technology.
– The 2G frequency space is now necessary for the future-proof 4G and 5G networks to increase capacity in line with the needs of customers and society, says Anders Krokan, press manager at Telenor Norway to the media outlet Motor.
In Norway, which is not a member of the EU, it is possible to circumvent the inspection rules that state that the SOS call must work before a car type-approved with the technology can be approved for inspection.
It's not that easy in EU countries Denmark and Sweden. It's unknown how many cars will be affected by the shutdown.
But with the many cars that have been manufactured since 2018, this means millions of vehicles. But in Norway alone, it is estimated that several hundred thousand cars will be affected.
Here in Denmark, a brand like Nissan has already turned off a number of app-operated functions in its oldest electric cars because these are operated via the 2G network. Read more about it here .
