Update: EU Voice Communications and 2G/3G Shutdown

The December 31st, 2025 expiration of EU fallback protections for 2G/3G networks has made this petition increasingly urgent. While the global movement for generic VoLTE support continues, the EU petition addressing carrier VoLTE restrictions and device interoperability is particularly relevant for European citizens facing this transition.

Progress is mixed. Some EU carriers are improving 4G VoLTE support and roaming interoperability, but this varies by market and operator, meaning impact and solutions remain localized rather than uniform across the EU.

If you're affected in your country, contact your national regulator and file a complaint. Direct pressure on local regulators often yields faster results than broad petitions, especially around infrastructure mandates and carrier compliance.

The core demands: keeping at least one legacy network as a fallback, requiring carriers to support generic VoLTE profiles, and preventing carrier-specific device restrictions address real gaps in interoperability. If this affects you or your community, supporting this EU-focused petition and raising the issue with your regulator can help ensure the EU takes action before the window closes further.

Thank you.