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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.

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.

8.4.2022 | The EU granted funding under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for the electrification of the Laurila-Tornio-Haparanda railway, the Oritkari wye in Oulu and Neste's electric vehicle (EV) charging project.

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.

11.6.2020 | The Government is proposing a reform to the Act on Electronic Communications Services. The objectives of the change include the improvement of the consumers' position, the promotion of both investments into communications networks and the availability of communications services as well as ensuring the security of communication networks better. The Government gave the proposal to the Parliament on Thursday, 11 June 2020.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

8.4.2022 | The EU granted funding under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for the electrification of the Laurila-Tornio-Haparanda railway, the Oritkari wye in Oulu and Neste's electric vehicle (EV) charging project.

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.

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.

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.

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.

26.9.2022 | "For quite some time now, we have been living through a period where exceptions have become the norm. The twofold crisis, the pandemic and Russia's cruel war of aggression, are affecting transport and communications in different ways and at many levels. While this challenges us to make re-evaluations, it also reinforces our previous choices," said Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka at the Transport and Communications Forum on 26 September 2022.

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.

23.5.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed a working group to enhance the development of the distribution infrastructure for new alternative transport fuels. The term of the working group runs from 20 May 2022 to 31 March 2023.

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.

26.9.2022 | "For quite some time now, we have been living through a period where exceptions have become the norm. The twofold crisis, the pandemic and Russia's cruel war of aggression, are affecting transport and communications in different ways and at many levels. While this challenges us to make re-evaluations, it also reinforces our previous choices," said Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka at the Transport and Communications Forum on 26 September 2022.

23.5.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed a working group to enhance the development of the distribution infrastructure for new alternative transport fuels. The term of the working group runs from 20 May 2022 to 31 March 2023.

2.6.2021 | The transport and telecommunications ministers of the European Union will meet in Luxembourg on 3-4 June 2021. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.

14.9.2021 | The Act on Broadband Construction Aid will be amended to continue to comply with the European Union's State aid rules. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests that opinions on the Government proposal and Government Decree be submitted by 27 September 2021.

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.

15.6.2011 | Finland and Russia have agreed on how to coordinate the use of the 900 frequency band in mobile communications. As a result, third generation mobile networks operating in the 900 band can be constructed near the border, too, which will improve the availability of high-speed data connections in these areas.

15.6.2011 | Finland and Russia have agreed on how to coordinate the use of the 900 frequency band in mobile communications. As a result, third generation mobile networks operating in the 900 band can be constructed near the border, too, which will improve the availability of high-speed data connections in these areas.

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.

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...

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.

14.9.2021 | The Act on Broadband Construction Aid will be amended to continue to comply with the European Union's State aid rules. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests that opinions on the Government proposal and Government Decree be submitted by 27 September 2021.

25.3.2021 | The Act on Strong Electronic Identification and Electronic Trust Services will be amended. The amendment will extend the maximum price regulation for the so-called chaining of electronic initial identification data by two years. For the next two years, the maximum price will remain the same as it is now, three cents.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

26.2.2019 | Finland given an important recognition for forward-looking communications policy Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 26.2.2019 18.20 Type: Press release Finland has been given an important recognition for its merits in implem...

14.5.2020 | Preparations for Finland's first 12-year national transport system plan are currently underway. The parliamentary group steering the work is now discussing the first version of the action plan to be included in the plan.

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.

24.8.2010 | Minister of Communications Suvi Lindén believes that more publicly accessible, free-of-charge broadband connections should be provided for citizens.

14.3.2020 | This is the Ministry's information page on matters concerning the coronavirus outbreak. The information will be updated regularly. It was last updated on 20 March 2020.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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:

24.8.2010 | Minister of Communications Suvi Lindén believes that more publicly accessible, free-of-charge broadband connections should be provided for citizens.

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.

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.

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).

26.11.2020 | The Government proposes that the Act on Strong Electronic Identification and Electronic Trust Services be amended. The amendment would extend the maximum price regulation for the chaining of electronic initial identification data by two years. The maximum price would continue to be three cents.

25.3.2021 | The Act on Strong Electronic Identification and Electronic Trust Services will be amended. The amendment will extend the maximum price regulation for the so-called chaining of electronic initial identification data by two years. For the next two years, the maximum price will remain the same as it is now, three cents.

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).

2.6.2021 | The transport and telecommunications ministers of the European Union will meet in Luxembourg on 3-4 June 2021. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.

14.5.2020 | Preparations for Finland's first 12-year national transport system plan are currently underway. The parliamentary group steering the work is now discussing the first version of the action plan to be included in the plan.

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.

28.11.2005 | Four operators have informed the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Finland that they are interested in applying for an operating licence for the fourth digital broadcasting network. The network is meant for mobile television broadcasts and services.

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.