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    What is the minimum universal service broadband speed in Finland?

    Your right to a basic internet connection.

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    Short answer

    Finland guarantees a basic internet connection as a universal service. Government Decree 888/2021 raised the minimum download speed of the universal service connection to 5 Mbit/s, Traficom explains. The Federation of Finnish Enterprises noted that the minimum speed is 3.5 Mbit/s, the normal speed at least 4.5 Mbit/s and the maximum at least 5 Mbit/s. Traficom names the operators that must offer this service in areas without enough commercial supply.

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    Why

    1. Traficom refers to Decree 888/2021 and the 5 Mbit/s speed.
    2. The Federation of Finnish Enterprises gives the minimum, normal and maximum speeds.
    3. Traficom designates the universal service providers.

    Details

    Traficom's measurements in 2024 and 2025 found that 5 Mbit/s basic services work almost everywhere in Finland.

    Tip

    If no operator offers you a connection at your permanent address, contact the universal service provider for your area.

    What may differ

    Whether your address is covered depends on local supply. Ask Traficom or the designated operator.

    Common misconception

    Everyone in Finland is guaranteed a gigabit connection.

    What actually happens

    The legal minimum is a basic 5 Mbit/s connection.

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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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