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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.

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.

19.10.2022 | The Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU is hosting an informal meeting of EU transport ministers in Prague on 20-21 October. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka. It will be an informal meeting where no decisions are taken.

20.9.2023 | The Government has agreed on the 2024 budget proposal and the second supplementary budget proposal for 2023. The Government agreed to make rapid progress on transport investments. The Government also decided to continue support for regional air services.

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.

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.

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.

13.9.2022 | The EU will provide funding of EUR 1.5 billion for the building of alternative fuels infrastructure, including electricity and hydrogen, in 2021-2023. Finland has been granted funding within the framework of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Transport programme for expanding the recharging network of electric cars.

17.12.2010 | Finland and Russia have held negotiations on making the 800 frequency band available for mobile communications. As a result of the negotiations, Finland may begin the construction of LTE test networks within this frequency band.

29.3.2012 | Licences for operating in the 800 megahertz (MHz) mobile broadband network will be granted in a spectrum auction.

13.5.2015 | The Finnish Government wants to extend the prohibition on marketing mobile phone subscriptions via telephone. The prohibition, which was originally set for a fixed term, is proposed to be extended by three years. The Government justifies the extension by the facts that the prohibition is functioning and that misleading sales have decreased.

18.2.2022 | The French Presidency of the Council of the European Union will arrange an informal meeting of transport ministers in Le Bourget, France, on 21-22 February 2022. Finland will be represented at the meeting by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka and High-Level Representative Mikael Nyberg.

19.10.2022 | The Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU is hosting an informal meeting of EU transport ministers in Prague on 20-21 October. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka. It will be an informal meeting where no decisions are taken.

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.

17.3.2011 | Finnish Minister of Communications Suvi Lindén and Russian Minister for Communications and Mass Media Igor Shchegolev have struck a policy agreement on roaming charges between the two countries.

17.12.2010 | Finland and Russia have held negotiations on making the 800 frequency band available for mobile communications. As a result of the negotiations, Finland may begin the construction of LTE test networks within this frequency band.

18.2.2022 | The French Presidency of the Council of the European Union will arrange an informal meeting of transport ministers in Le Bourget, France, on 21-22 February 2022. Finland will be represented at the meeting by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka and High-Level Representative Mikael Nyberg.

11.7.2018 | The Finnish Government issued on 11 July an invitation to apply for electronic communications licences for the purpose of providing telecommunications services within the 3.5 GHz spectrum (3410-3800 MHz). The spectrum can be used for wireless broadband nationwide in mainland Finland from the beginning of 2019, and it is well suited for the construction of the first 5G networks in Finland.

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.

8.3.2011 | UN broadband working group: electronic data application to speed up broadband advancement in developing countries

19.1.2017 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications proposes that a state company be established in Finland that would be responsible for the proper condition and long-term development of the transport network. "The operations of the company would not be dependent on the economy of the state, but rather the needs and satisfaction of citizens and business life," states Minister of Transport and Communicati...

20.9.2010 | On 19 September 2010, the Broadband Commission for Digital Development released its recommendations for action at a high-level meeting held before the UN General Assembly in New York. The Commission's report was received by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

29.3.2012 | Licences for operating in the 800 megahertz (MHz) mobile broadband network will be granted in a spectrum auction.

17.9.2019 | The Government has agreed on the budget proposal for 2020. In order to combat climate change, investments will be made in promoting low-emission transport and walking and cycling. The government budget session also agreed on additional funding for the basic transport infrastructure management.

8.10.2018 | Minister Berner: Climate change very apparent in the work of the Ministry of Transport and Communications – aiming for carbon-free transport Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 8.10.2018 7.05 Type: Press release The message i...

28.7.2022 | Finland ranked first in the European Union’s digital performance comparison. The European Commission’s annual Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) monitors the digital performance of EU Member States and tracks their progress in digitalisation. Finland has been at the top of the list for several years, ranking number two in 2021 and number one in 2019 and 2020.

20.12.2005 | A working group that has examined the regulation of mobile television services submitted its proposal on 20 December 2005 to Ms Susanna Huovinen, Minister of Transport and Communications of Finland.

8.10.2020 | According to the working group on digital aviation, a favourable legislative environment, consistent official activities and a fair competitive environment can contribute to the development of digital aviation in Finland.

14.6.2012 | Telemarketing of mobile phone subscriptions will be banned for a period of three years. The ban applies to telemarketing for new customers.

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.

3.2.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on draft amendments to the Government Decree on Radio Spectrum Usage and Frequency Allocation Plan (Spectrum Decree) by 24 February 2021. In part, the process is related to the amendments to the Act on Electronic Communication Services.

2.11.2017 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has received a significant recognition award for its achievements in promoting advanced transport policy and legislation. The ITS Hall of Fame award was presented to the Ministry in the ITS World Congress 2017 in Montreal on 2 November.

21.10.2021 | On 21 October 2021, the Government submitted to Parliament a legislative proposal for amending the Act on Broadband Construction Aid. The most significant amendment is that in the future, aid could only be granted for constructing fixed connections. At the same time, the name of the act would be changed from the current Act on Broadband Construction Aid to Act on Fixed Broadband Construction Aid.

28.10.2020 | The German Presidency of the Council of the European Union will hold an informal video meeting of transport ministers on 29 October 2020. State Secretary Pilvi Torsti will represent Finland at the meeting.

2.11.2017 | Ministry of Transport and Communications recognised for its advanced transport policy Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 2.11.2017 22.20 Type: Press release The Ministry of Transport and Communications has received a signifi...

3.3.2020 | The preparation for Finland's first National Transport System Plan continues. A parliamentary steering group has outlined three targets for the Plan. An action programme for the Plan will be drawn up on the basis of the targets:

3.2.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on draft amendments to the Government Decree on Radio Spectrum Usage and Frequency Allocation Plan (Spectrum Decree) by 24 February 2021. In part, the process is related to the amendments to the Act on Electronic Communication Services.

Services Objective and tasks Passenger and goods transport Communications market Basic Communications Services Operating licences Mobility as a service 1. Objective and tasks The Ministry aims to ensure that the mobility, communications and transp...

20.9.2010 | On 19 September 2010, the Broadband Commission for Digital Development released its recommendations for action at a high-level meeting held before the UN General Assembly in New York. The Commission's report was received by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

17.2.2022 | On 17 February 2022, the Government submitted to Parliament a Union communication concerning the regulation proposal on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).