Elisa has marked a major milestone with the launch of its 5G Standalone (SA) services in 2024 in Finland.
Leveraging advanced capabilities like network slicing, Elisa’s 5G SA network is redefining customer experiences and enabling innovative solutions across Finland, the Ericsson Mobility Report | November 2024 report indicated.
Elisa’s 5G network now covers over 95 percent of Finland’s population, reaching every municipality as of October 2024.
As an early adopter, Elisa began its 5G journey in 2018 with a pre-commercial network and has continuously evolved its infrastructure.
By 2021, Elisa launched its first 5G SA network in Finland, positioning itself as a trailblazer in the Nordic region.
Elisa’s research highlighted quality and reliability as key factors for adding value with 5G SA.
The deployment of network slicing addresses diverse customer demands, offering tailored connectivity solutions for Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and mobile broadband.
Omakaista, Elisa’s premium 5G SA-powered FWA service, launched commercially in 2024. It offers guaranteed bandwidth and speeds, resolving congestion issues during peak hours.
Elisa’s 5G SA-powered FWA service is offering maximum speed of 1,000 Mbps and guaranteed speed of 100 Mbps. The typical speed of Elisa’s 5G SA-powered FWA service 500 Mbps ensuring customers are happy thanks to 5G speed.
Elisa has made investment in outdoor receivers for optimal connectivity. Elisa says customer feedback underscores the success of Omakaista in delivering reliable broadband for remote work, gaming, and other demanding applications.
Elisa is extending its 5G SA network slicing capabilities to businesses. Elisa will provide companies with dedicated slices for secure, high-performance connectivity. Elisa’s future plans include integrating 5G SA connections into LAN/WAN solutions for large organizations.
Elisa is driving 5G SA adoption by promoting device upgrades and enabling software updates for existing 5G NSA devices. Elisa will be collaborating with application developers to innovate within the 5G SA ecosystem.
Elisa is following a dual-spectrum approach using mid-band and low-band frequencies ensures service availability, even in rural areas.
Elisa’s 5G SA services have set new standards for reliability and user experience. Premium FWA services have contributed to a steady rise in 5G usage across Finland. Elisa anticipates that continued 5G SA development will unlock advanced applications for both consumers and enterprises.
Baburajan Kizhakedath
