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    How many text messages do Finns send?

    SMS is still in daily use in Finland.

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    Short answer

    Fewer than before, but still many. Traficom reports that in autumn 2025, 429 million text messages were sent in Finland's mobile networks. That equals 13 text messages per person per month. Texts are still used for things like parcel notices, one-time codes and appointment reminders, which is also why scammers imitate them. On average, mobile calls last 5 minutes.

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    Why

    1. Traficom gives 429 million text messages for autumn 2025.
    2. This equals 13 texts per capita per month.
    3. The same statistics give an average call length of 5 minutes.

    Details

    The figures cover ordinary SMS in mobile networks. Messages in chat apps travel as data and are not counted here.

    Tip

    Keep SMS working on a travel SIM. Many Finnish services send one-time codes by text.

    What may differ

    Traficom publishes these figures in half-year periods, so the latest period may differ.

    Common misconception

    Nobody in Finland uses text messages any more.

    What actually happens

    Finns sent 13 texts per person per month in autumn 2025.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Prices and terms of mobile plans are set by each operator, so check them with your own operator.

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