On August 28, 2025, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) of the Philippines issued a memorandum circular numbered 003-09-2025 to retire 3G and 2G services in the Philippines.

The circular requires all public telecommunications entities (PTEs) providing 3G services to ensure that 3G services are phased out nationwide by December 31, 2026. All PTEs should submit a Technology Transition Plan within 60 days of the effective date of the Circular. The plan should include a timeline for the 3G phase-out plan, a disposal plan for retired 3G equipment, information on public awareness campaigns, and details of transition support for affected consumers. The circular makes it clear that the NTC will subsequently issue guidelines on not accepting applications for type approval and type acceptance certificates. This notice shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in a newspaper with a large circulation nationwide.

Click on this link to view the original text of NTC No.003-09-2025.