Mbabane- The Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) has announced its mobile networks, 2G and 3G, phaseout plan.
In a statement released by the ESCCOM Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mvilawemphi Dlamini, 2G will be phased out by December 2028 while 3G by December 2030.
This is part of the national strategy to modernize the country’s telecommunications infrastructure, Dlamini said, adding that the move is aligned with global technology trends and Eswatini’s broader national development goals. The transition plan is in line with the Eswatini Communications Commission Act of 2013.
The decision, revealed after a public consultation process, includes a ban on the importation and type approval of 2G-only and 3G-only mobile devices starting 30 November 2025. In response to public feedback, ESCCOM extended the phase-out timeline to give consumers and businesses more time to adapt to the changes.
“The commission is confident that this move will improve operational efficiency for service providers and, most importantly, deliver superior quality of service to customers,” Dlamini said.
According to the Commission, upgrading to modern networks is essential to delivering faster, more reliable communications services and to support key sectors like education, healthcare, and public service delivery.
ESCCOM committed that they will continue to monitor the telecom market throughout the transition period to ensure seamless transition for the benefit of the nation.
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