2G shutdown in France: replace your 2G GPS tracker with a Teltonika 4G device

Orange, SFR and Bouygues Telecom are switching off 2G in France by the end of 2026. 2G GPS trackers, including the Teltonika FMB range, will stop working. Timeline, affected devices and the replacement table to Teltonika 4G (FMC920, FMC130, FMC003, FMC650…).

2G is being switched off in France by the end of 2026. Orange, SFR and Bouygues Telecom are shutting down their 2G networks between autumn and mid-December 2026. Every GPS tracker that only works on 2G (including the Teltonika FMB range) will stop sending positions, often without warning. Here is the timeline, the devices affected and the Teltonika 4G model that replaces each of them.

2G shutdown timeline in France

Sources: timelines published by the operators and the French regulator Arcep (autumn 2026). Exact dates per town are available on each operator's website.

Is your GPS tracker affected?

A device is affected if it only works on 2G (GSM/GPRS). That is the case for many trackers fitted in recent years on vans, machinery, trailers and motorbikes, chosen for their low price. At Teltonika, the whole FMB range is 2G: FMB920, FMB120, FMB125, FMB130, FMB140, FMB003, FMB640…

Signs that a 2G tracker has lost the network:

• the vehicle no longer moves on the map or has been "offline" for hours;
• alerts (theft, speeding, geofence) no longer arrive;
• the SIM card is active but the device no longer connects to the server.

The direct consequence: no more fleet tracking, no more trip reports, no more theft alerts. For a business, that means losing control of its vehicles overnight.

Equivalence table: which Teltonika 4G device replaces your 2G tracker?

Read our detailed comparisons: FMC920 vs FMB920, FMC130 vs FMB130 and FMC150 vs FMB140.

Already using Teltonika FMB? Migration is easy

If your fleet already runs Teltonika FMB devices, you are in the best position:

• Same ecosystem: FMC and FTC devices are set up with the same tool, Teltonika Configurator, and send data with the same protocol. Your tracking platform recognises them without any change.
• Same form factor: on equivalent models (for example FMB920 → FMC920), the housing and wiring are very close. In most cases the swap takes a few minutes; just check the pinout on the product page.
• Same configuration: you can reuse your settings (inputs, alerts, reporting rate) and load them onto the new device.

Why switch to 4G LTE now

• No service interruption: replace before your operator's shutdown and your vehicles stay visible at all times.
• Future-proof hardware: 4G will remain available long after 3G is switched off (2028-2029).
• Faster, more reliable data, including CAN, tachograph and sensor data.
• 2G fallback kept on most FMC models: useful abroad, in countries where 2G is still running.

Don't forget the SIM card: an old SIM or a 2G-only plan must be replaced. Our multi-operator M2M SIM cards work on 4G across France.

Frequently asked questions

Will my 2G tracker stop working overnight?

Yes. As soon as your SIM card's operator switches off 2G in your area, a 2G-only device can no longer send its positions. No software update can fix it: the radio chip cannot do 4G.

My SIM is with Free or a virtual operator. Am I affected?

Yes. Free and virtual operators use the 2G networks of Orange, SFR or Bouygues Telecom, so they lose 2G at the same time.

Which device should I choose for a van?

The FMC920 is the natural replacement for the FMB920. To manage accessories (immobiliser, buttons, sensors), choose the FMC130. For a no-wiring install, the FMC003 plugs into the OBD port.

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Not sure whether your trackers are 2G? Send us the list of your models: we'll tell you for free which ones will go dark and what to replace them with, delivered ready-configured.

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