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    How many mobile subscriptions are there in Finland?

    Subscriptions, calls and 5G in figures.

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    Short answer

    Traficom reports that at the end of June 2025 there were 9.1 million mobile subscriptions in use in Finland, corresponding to 1.6 subscriptions per capita. Of these, 3.3 million enabled the use of 5G networks. Between January and June 2025, 31 calls a month were made per subscription, and the average call lasted 5 minutes. High-speed 5G networks of 100 Mbit/s covered 93% of households at the end of 2025.

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    Why

    1. Traficom gives 9.1 million subscriptions and 1.6 per capita.
    2. Traficom says 3.3 million subscriptions enable 5G.
    3. Traficom gives an average call length of 5 minutes.

    Details

    In spring 2025, 36% of data from smartphone and mobile broadband subscriptions went over 5G.

    Tip

    Ask for a plan that includes 5G if you plan to use mobile internet heavily.

    What may differ

    Figures are updated twice a year in Traficom's statistics.

    Common misconception

    Most Finns still use landline phones.

    What actually happens

    There are 1.6 mobile subscriptions per person.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Rules and services change, so check the official sources before you rely on them.

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