Elisa commercially launches 5G SA network in Finland

Elisa and Ericsson have commercially launched a 5G standalone (SA) network in Finland. Powered by Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G Core, the new network adds to the operator's existing 5G network which covers more than 90 percent of the Finnish population.

The new mobile service provides lightning-fast speeds, stable and uniform connectivity, and up to 50 percent lower latency compared to non-standalone (NSA). Additionally, devices connected to the 5G standalone network will experience a battery life improvement of up to 15-20%.

Commenting on this milestone, Ilkka Pohtola, the director responsible for consumer subscriptions at Elisa said, "In addition to the user benefits and power savings, the 5G standalone network will continue to improve the energy efficiency of the mobile network, consuming less energy per unit of data transferred than older network technologies."

The launch marks the latest milestone in Ericsson and Elisa's longstanding journey to accelerate next-generation digitalization.

Nora Wahby, Head of Customer Unit Northern, Ericsson says, Ericsson, said, "The way consumers engage with 5G is changing, creating a world of new opportunities to offer and capture 5G value. Elisa has been a longstanding pioneer in this field, and this latest development is a significant milestone to further accelerate next-generation digitalization in Finland."