Why is 5G important in Finland?

All three operators have a very good coverage and high speed at low prices even in remote and rural areas. Because of the heavy data usage in Finland, 5G becomes very important. According to OpenSignal in 2021, 5G was available to about 11% of Finns and had an average download speed of 200 Mbit/s.

Is Finland a 5G country?

The country enjoys one of the highest broadband and mobile penetration rates in the region, with customers able to make use of the latest iterations of technologies including DOCSIS3.1, LTE-A, 5G, and GPON fibre infrastructure. Just as Finland was in the forefront of LTE developments in Europe, so has it emerged as one of the pioneers in 5G.

What is Finland's telecommunications market like?

Finland’s telecommunications market is among the more progressive in Europe, with operators having been at the forefront in deploying technologies and with the regulator being among the first to auction spectrum for 5G use.

What networks are available in Finland?

Finland has three national network operators: Telia (by the Telia Group, formerly called Sonera), Elisa (prepaid packages under Saunalahti brand) and DNA (by DNA Oyj, part of Telenor Group) 2G is on 900 and 1800 MHz, 3G on 900 and 2100 MHz, 4G/LTE on 700 (B28), 800 (B20), 1800 (B3) and 2600 (B7) MHz.

Why is 5G so important?

The coverage of 5G in the country is challenged by a vast contrast between urban and rural areas. The fifth generation of mobile broadband, or 5G, is the most advanced mobile broadband technology developed in response to the increasing demands for faster and broader bandwidth.

Will 5G be available in 2025?

These efforts have been supported by the government which is working towards its target of providing a broadband service of at least 100Mb/s by 2025. 5G services were available to more than 40% of the population by early 2021, and take-up among subscribers has been strong although most will remain with LTE in the short term.