Finland Guide: Telephone & Internet

For most people arriving in a new country, keeping connected with a phone or mobile is a high priority. Be careful about using roaming with your foreign mobile - it can get very expensive quickly! Our guide is packed with information on telecom providers, tariffs and tips on saving money on international calls.

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  Introduction

  The Finnish telecommunications market

  Finland's telecommunications infrastructure is ranked as one of the most sophisticated in the world. Traditional fixed landline has been replaced with fast optic fibre and mobile network, meaning the whole country is connected to the rest of the world 24/7.

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  Fixed telephony

  Making a call and getting a phone line

  The principles of making calls in Finland are similar to most European countries. Service is usually efficient and free of hassle while the telephone networks are fast and well maintained.

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  Mobile phones in Finland

  How to get a mobile connection

  There are various mobile phone providers to choose from in Finland that offer plenty of options: from prepaid SIM Cards to contracts. A fast 4G network reaches nearly the whole country while the new generation 5G and 6G are developing.

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  Internet

  Getting connected in Finland

  Finland's rate of internet penetration is amongst the highest in the world. The internet is available via fast 4G/5G mobile network nationwide, as well as via an optic fibre/copper wire network. Competition amongst Internet Service Providers (ISPs) is quite high, so shop around for the best deals.

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