Hrvatski Telekom Retires Its 3G Network
Hrvatski Telekom has completed the project of retiring its 3G network.
Hrvatski Telekom has completed the project of retiring its 3G network. It has now been fully shut down across Croatia's entire territory.
The project took two years and was carried out in several phases. After thorough preparatory activities, the 3G network was first shut down in March 2024 in the Osijek area and its surroundings, followed by Zagreb in July 2024, and then in Dubrovnik, Makarska, Pula, Rijeka, Split, Šibenik, and Zadar during November last year. In the remaining areas of Croatia, the network was shut down on January 30, 2025, marking the end of the HT 3G network.
"We have officially retired 3G technology, which is another milestone in the evolution of HT. This step marks the end of one era and the transition to faster networks powered by 4G and 5G. This challenging project means better connectivity, improved user experiences, and energy-efficient solutions, which align with our commitment to innovation and sustainability. Shutting down the 3G network was an extensive and demanding project. I thank the entire team for their efforts and dedication, which made this success possible," said Boris Drilo, Member of the Management Board and CTIO at Hrvatski Telekom.
HT said in a statement that completing this process reduces the network's carbon footprint per transmitted data volume, as 4G technology is five times and 5G technology is 15 times more energy efficient than 3G. The operator constantly informed its customers throughout the entire process about the implementation and timeline of the 3G network shutdown.
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