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    Is there still a 3G network in Finland?

    What the shutdown means for older phones.

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    Short answer

    Finnish operators closed their 3G networks in stages in 2023 and 2024. One operator said its last 3G areas, including the capital region, closed in January 2024. Traficom said in December 2024 that although 3G was being shut down, 2G, 4G and 5G networks would still be available. Devices that support only 2G and 3G fall back to 2G, which is slow for data. For normal internet use your phone needs to support 4G or 5G.

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    Why

    1. Traficom says 2G, 4G and 5G remain available after the 3G shutdown.
    2. An operator release says its last 3G networks closed in January 2024.
    3. Traficom says devices using only 2G or 3G may have problems with data.

    Details

    In Finland 4G with at least 100 Mbit/s covers about 96% of households, according to Traficom.

    Tip

    If you bring an old phone, check that it supports 4G (LTE) and voice over LTE.

    What may differ

    Coverage varies in remote areas of Lapland and the archipelago.

    Common misconception

    An old 3G phone works just as well in Finland as before.

    What actually happens

    It falls back to slow 2G. Use a 4G or 5G phone.

    People also ask

    • When will 2G close in Finland?
    • How good is 4G coverage in Finland?
    • How good is 5G coverage in Finland?

    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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