EU 2G/3G shutdown impacts 64 million vehicles relying on eCall emergency system (xataka.com)

• EU plans to retire 2G/3G for efficiency and spectrum reallocation
• 64 million vehicles with eCall affected; system uses 2G/3G
• NG-eCall on 4G/5G only available in newer vehicles
• Regulatory uncertainty over EU Regulation 2015/758 compliance

"The European Union's plan to phase out 2G and 3G networks threatens the eCall emergency call system, mandatory in vehicles since 2018. Approximately 64 million cars use eCall, which relies on 2G or 3G via an embedded SIM. The successor NG-eCall uses 4G/5G but is only in newer vehicles. Spain started a public consultation in late 2025. Operators like Movistar plan shutdown from 2026. EU Regulation 2015/758 mandates eCall; its failure due to network sunset could create regulatory non-compliance."