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11.3.2021 | Prime Minister Marin's Government is planning three broadband aid schemes. The first one was launched as the Government issued a decree on minimum connection speed and the financial contribution of municipalities. The Act on Broadband Construction Aid entered into force at the turn of the year and the Government issued the decree on 11 March. It will enter into force on 15 March 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/first-government-broadband-scheme-supports-mobile-connections-1261508
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11.3.2021 | Prime Minister Marin's Government is planning three broadband aid schemes. The first one was launched as the Government issued a decree on minimum connection speed and the financial contribution of municipalities. The Act on Broadband Construction Aid entered into force at the turn of the year and the Government issued the decree on 11 March. It will enter into force on 15 March 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/first-government-broadband-scheme-supports-mobile-connections
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24.3.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has sent a memorandum concerning the retention of electronic communication traffic data to be circulated for statements. The Ministry uses the memorandum to collect opinions on whether the Finnish regulation needs to be changed.https://lvm.fi/en/-/memorandum-on-the-retention-of-electronic-communication-traffic-data-submitted-for-statements-1264046
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24.3.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has sent a memorandum concerning the retention of electronic communication traffic data to be circulated for statements. The Ministry uses the memorandum to collect opinions on whether the Finnish regulation needs to be changed.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/memorandum-on-the-retention-of-electronic-communication-traffic-data-submitted-for-statements
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20.11.2019 | On 22 November 2019, the Ministry of Transport and Communications circulated the draft Act on Electronic Communication Services for comments. Among other things, the legislative reform aims to promote the availability of broadband networks and communications services as well as the consumer rights and the accessibility of the services.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/draft-act-on-electronic-communication-services-for-comments
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20.11.2019 | On 22 November 2019, the Ministry of Transport and Communications circulated the draft Act on Electronic Communication Services for comments. Among other things, the legislative reform aims to promote the availability of broadband networks and communications services as well as the consumer rights and the accessibility of the services.https://lvm.fi/en/-/draft-act-on-electronic-communication-services-for-comments-1022848
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29.1.2020 | The European Union has outlined coordinated approaches to the security of 5G networks.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/security-of-5g-networks-improve-through-coordinated-european-approaches
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31.5.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on matters to be considered in the review of the licence terms for 2G networks. It is an interim review assessing the need to amend the licence terms.https://lvm.fi/en/-/request-for-comments-review-of-2g-network-licence-terms
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29.1.2020 | The European Union has outlined coordinated approaches to the security of 5G networks.https://lvm.fi/en/-/security-of-5g-networks-improve-through-coordinated-european-approaches-1031848
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6.2.2023 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka opened, on 6 February 2023, the Elements of 6G Unleashed organised by Business Finland and 6G Finland.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-harakka-opened-business-finland-s-6g-seminar
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6.2.2023 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka opened, on 6 February 2023, the Elements of 6G Unleashed organised by Business Finland and 6G Finland.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-opened-business-finland-s-6g-seminar-1936831
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25.11.2021 | The primary aim of amending the Decree on Spectrum Usage in Åland is to specify the so-called 700 MHz spectrum with the purpose of granting network licences for Åland. In future, licensed telecom operators could use the spectrum for building a 5G network on a broader scale, for example. On 25 November 2021, the Government issued a decree on amending the Decree on Radio Spectrum Usage in Åland.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/amendments-to-the-decree-on-spectrum-usage-in-aland-new-frequency-band-to-be-introduced-for-increased-5g-network-construction
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Minister Berner to the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona - Ministry of Transport and Communications
23.2.2018 | Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will visit Barcelona to attend the Mobile World Congress from 26 to 27 February 2018.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-berner-to-the-mobile-world-congress-in-barcelona-966202 -
10.4.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has joined as a founding member to the Data Spaces Alliance Finland cooperation network. The Alliance brings together the leading Finnish data business organisations. The network is composed of 22 companies, public bodies and research institutes.https://lvm.fi/en/-/ministry-of-transport-and-communications-joins-data-spaces-alliance-finland
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25.11.2021 | The primary aim of amending the Decree on Spectrum Usage in Åland is to specify the so-called 700 MHz spectrum with the purpose of granting network licences for Åland. In future, licensed telecom operators could use the spectrum for building a 5G network on a broader scale, for example. On 25 November 2021, the Government issued a decree on amending the Decree on Radio Spectrum Usage in Åland.https://lvm.fi/en/-/amendments-to-the-decree-on-spectrum-usage-in-aland-new-frequency-band-to-be-introduced-for-increased-5g-network-construction-1596774
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14.4.2021 | On 14 April 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications organised a round table to discuss the functioning of network capabilities on passenger trains. At the event, the state and companies agreed that a joint plan for the development of network capabilities would be drawn up this year.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/upgrading-communications-network-capabilities-for-passenger-trains
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14.4.2021 | On 14 April 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications organised a round table to discuss the functioning of network capabilities on passenger trains. At the event, the state and companies agreed that a joint plan for the development of network capabilities would be drawn up this year.https://lvm.fi/en/-/upgrading-communications-network-capabilities-for-passenger-trains-1268425
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14.11.2023 | On 10 November 2023, the Government submitted a follow-up Union communication to Parliament on the European Commission’s proposal for a TEN-T Regulation. The changes in the security environment after spring 2022 have given rise to a need to review positions on military mobility and the maps contained in the TEN-T Regulation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-military-mobility-must-be-addressed-by-trans-european-transport-network-
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9.8.2022 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will travel to São Paulo, Brazil on 9 August 2022. During the visit, Minister Harakka will attend a seminar on 5G technology. The agenda also includes meetings with ministers and business representatives.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-harakka-to-attend-5g-seminar-in-sao-paulo
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5.9.2022 | On 5 September 2022, the Ministry of Transport and Communications sent out an invitation to comment a draft proposal for amending the Act on Electronic Communications Services. According to the proposal, the must-carry obligation would be waived.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-to-waive-must-carry-obligation-for-radio-programming-comments-invited-on-the-proposal-1825583
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5.9.2022 | On 5 September 2022, the Ministry of Transport and Communications sent out an invitation to comment a draft proposal for amending the Act on Electronic Communications Services. According to the proposal, the must-carry obligation would be waived.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/government-proposes-to-waive-must-carry-obligation-for-radio-programming-comments-invited-on-the-proposal
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9.8.2022 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will travel to São Paulo, Brazil on 9 August 2022. During the visit, Minister Harakka will attend a seminar on 5G technology. The agenda also includes meetings with ministers and business representatives.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-to-attend-5g-seminar-in-sao-paulo-1814675
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Minister Berner to the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona - Ministry of Transport and Communications
23.2.2018 | Minister Berner to the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 23.2.2018 9.05 Type: Press release Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will visit Barcelona to attend the Mobile W...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-berner-to-the-mobile-world-congress-in-barcelona -
8.4.2021 | On 8 April 2021, the Finnish Government issued a decree amending the radio spectrum usage and frequency allocation plan (Spectrum Decree). The decree will enter into force on 9 April 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/amendments-to-government-decree-on-radio-spectrum-usage-and-frequency-allocation-plan-1265386
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7.12.2022 | The EU's telecommunications ministers convened in Brussels on 6 December 2022. Finland was represented by State Secretary Pilvi Torsti. The meeting dealt with various proposals for regulations promoting digitalisation and its use.https://lvm.fi/en/-/the-eu-s-telecommunications-council-adopts-the-general-approaches-on-artificial-intelligence-and-eidas-regulations-1891936
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8.4.2021 | On 8 April 2021, the Finnish Government issued a decree amending the radio spectrum usage and frequency allocation plan (Spectrum Decree). The decree will enter into force on 9 April 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/amendments-to-government-decree-on-radio-spectrum-usage-and-frequency-allocation-plan
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8.4.2021 | The European Commission has adopted a proposal for a Regulation that would prolong the current roaming rules for ten years until summer 2032. The proposal puts forward a reduction in maximum wholesale charges in 2022 and 2025. The Government submitted a letter to Parliament concerning the Commission proposal on 8 April 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-supports-continuation-of-roaming-regulation-1265935
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8.4.2021 | The European Commission has adopted a proposal for a Regulation that would prolong the current roaming rules for ten years until summer 2032. The proposal puts forward a reduction in maximum wholesale charges in 2022 and 2025. The Government submitted a letter to Parliament concerning the Commission proposal on 8 April 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finland-supports-continuation-of-roaming-regulation
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15.9.2022 | On 15 September 2022, the European Commission published a proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on horizontal cybersecurity requirements for digital products and ancillary services, i.e. Cyber Resilience Act, CRA. The purpose of the proposal is to protect consumers, in particular, against cybersecurity risks that the increasing number of connected devices can generate.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/cybersecurity-to-be-a-general-requirement-for-digital-products
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30.12.2020 | The President of the Republic has approved the amendments to the Act on Electronic Communications Services. The Act will enter into force on 1 January 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/act-on-electronic-communications-services-enters-into-force-on-1-january-2021
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22.6.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications published a memorandum on 22 June 2022 concerning the must carry obligation for television and radio programming. A legislative project decision was also issued with a view to amending the provisions of the Information Society Code (917/2014) governing the must carry obligation for radio programming.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/amendment-proposed-to-the-must-carry-obligation-for-radio-programming
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7.12.2022 | The EU's telecommunications ministers convened in Brussels on 6 December 2022. Finland was represented by State Secretary Pilvi Torsti. The meeting dealt with various proposals for regulations promoting digitalisation and its use.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/the-eu-s-telecommunications-council-adopts-the-general-approaches-on-artificial-intelligence-and-eidas-regulations
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9.10.2023 | The Government proposes that nearly EUR 3.6 billion be allocated to the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications for 2024.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-nearly-eur-3.6-billion-for-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-budget
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22.2.2016 | Finland's Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will attend the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on 22-25 February.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-berner-attends-the-mobile-world-congress-in-barcelona
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15.9.2022 | On 15 September 2022, the European Commission published a proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on horizontal cybersecurity requirements for digital products and ancillary services, i.e. Cyber Resilience Act, CRA. The purpose of the proposal is to protect consumers, in particular, against cybersecurity risks that the increasing number of connected devices can generate.https://lvm.fi/en/-/cybersecurity-to-be-a-general-requirement-for-digital-products-1832871
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29.8.2011 | Finland and Russia have agreed on the coordination of the 800 MHz frequency band. As a result, the timetable for the uptake of new generation mobile networks is sped up by several years.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/construction-of-800-mhz-mobile-networks-to-speed-up
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16.9.2021 | The introduction of the Public Regulated Service (PRS) of the European Galileo satellite navigation system is progressing. The Ministry of Transport and Communications will start preparing legislative amendments so that Finland could introduce the service in 2024.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/public-regulated-service-of-galileo-satellite-navigation-system-to-be-introduced-in-finland-in-2024-legislative-drafting-begins
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30.12.2020 | The President of the Republic has approved the amendments to the Act on Electronic Communications Services. The Act will enter into force on 1 January 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/act-on-electronic-communications-services-enters-into-force-on-1-january-2021-1250443
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16.9.2021 | The introduction of the Public Regulated Service (PRS) of the European Galileo satellite navigation system is progressing. The Ministry of Transport and Communications will start preparing legislative amendments so that Finland could introduce the service in 2024.https://lvm.fi/en/-/public-regulated-service-of-galileo-satellite-navigation-system-to-be-introduced-in-finland-in-2024-legislative-drafting-begins-1515333
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4.11.2021 | The Government welcomes the European Commission's proposal to establish a common charging solution for mobile phones and similar radio devices using wire charging. These include tablets, headphones, headphones with microphones and handheld videogame consoles. The standard port for the common charger would be USB-C.https://lvm.fi/en/-/european-commission-proposes-a-common-charger-for-electronic-devices-1569045