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15 May 2013 DNA further expands LTE footprint
18 Apr 2013 DNA seeks fresh blood; UBS appointed to lead sale
27 Feb 2013 Elisa expands LTE network coverage
28 Jan 2013 Finland to amend legislation to allow mobile broadband over 700MHz band
24 Dec 2012 Elisa buys fixed network operator PPO for EUR101m
5 Dec 2012 FICORA issues updated decisions on local loop, wholesale broadband obligations
20 Nov 2012 Finnish 800MHz auction registration gets underway
15 Nov 2012 TeliaSonera Finland extends LTE to Porvoo
9 Nov 2012 TeliaSonera Finland expands LTE network to 50 cities
5 Nov 2012 FICORA updates wholesale broadband access proposals
26 Oct 2012 FICORA seeks comments on 800MHz auction and licensing
23 Oct 2012 EC recommends FICORA amend or withdraw fibre access regulation proposals
31 Aug 2012 Telia, Samsung get Smart, think outside the box
13 Jul 2012 Elisa books 2.9% revenue increase
20 Jun 2012 EC reveals plans to examine FICORA’s wholesale broadband access proposals
13 Jun 2012 Aurora boosting capacity on Elisa’s Finnish HFC network via upgrades
25 Apr 2012 Finland’s MoTC outlines plans for 800MHz spectrum sale
9 Mar 2012 TeliaSonera reaches 100,000 LTE users; prepares for upsurge this year
9 Feb 2012 FICORA hands out first round of funding for regional broadband project
3 Feb 2012 Elisa FY2011 revenues reach EUR1.53bn
14 Dec 2011 DNA outlines DC-HSPA+ and LTE coverage expansion plans
30 Nov 2011 NSN sells WiMAX unit to NewNet
18 Nov 2011 Elisa to expand LTE network to 100 cities by the end of the year
21 Oct 2011 Elisa unveils sold third-quarter financial results
28 Sep 2011 DNA outlines recent mobile network expansion, upgrades
1 Sep 2011 TeliaSonera Finland inks network modernisation deal with NSN
22 Jul 2011 Revenue increases but operating profit falls for DNA in 2Q11
19 Jul 2011 Mobile voice and equipment sale offset decline in fixed line revenue for Elisa in 2Q 2011
6 Jul 2011 FICORA says testing of mobile services using 800MHz band to take place this summer
24 Jun 2011 Finland’s cellcos agree new interconnection rates
16 Jun 2011 Finland and Russia agree terms over deployment of 3G 900MHz border services
25 May 2011 FICORA updates mobile number portability terms
10 May 2011 DNA refreshes broadband tariffs as network upgrade is completed
28 Apr 2011 TeliaSonera purchases Finnish cableco
7 Apr 2011 DNA upgrades speeds and extends broadband coverage on Welho network
21 Feb 2011 DNA concludes cooperation negotiations with SWTV
11 Feb 2011 Elisa reports 2010 results
9 Feb 2011 Welho acquisition bolsters DNA’s results in 2010
11 Jan 2011 SSP selects Alca-Lu’s GPON-based IP access platform
10 Jan 2011 DNA updates partnership with Ericsson; HSPA to extend nationwide, 4G for 2011
5 Jan 2011 DNA to merge fully with Welho
21 Dec 2010 Finland coordinates use of 800MHz spectrum with Russia
15 Dec 2010 Elisa calls on NSN for first phase LTE network rollout
10 Dec 2010 Elisa’s LTE network in Espoo opened to corporate customers
1 Dec 2010 TeliaSonera unveils Finland’s first commercial LTE service
25 Nov 2010 FICORA eases fixed line regulation
3 Nov 2010 Welho acquisition boosts DNA’s third quarter results
22 Oct 2010 Elisa posts modest sales growth
9 Aug 2010 DNA net profit, EBTIDA up in 1H 2010
16 Jul 2010 Elisa reports 1H 2010 results
2 Jul 2010 DNA finalises Welho takeover
1 Jul 2010 Broadband becomes a basic right for Finns
1 Jun 2010 Sanoma to sell Welho to DNA for EUR200 million
6 May 2010 FICORA sets price cap for Elisa’s partial local loop services
27 Apr 2010 FICORA enhances broadband subscription regulations
23 Apr 2010 Elisa posts flat 1Q 2010 revenue, EBITDA
21 Dec 2009 3i divests DNA Finland stake
24 Nov 2009 Finland completes 2.6GHz spectrum auction
13 Nov 2009 TeliaSonera plans to boost Finnish spending to recapture wireless top spot
26 Oct 2009 DNA promotes 10Mbps mobile speeds
23 Oct 2009 Elisa reports 4% revenue decline in 3Q 2009
16 Oct 2009 1Mbps speeds for all by July 2010, says MTC
9 Oct 2009 DNA launches DVB-H mobile TV free trial
18 Sep 2009 Nokia Siemens Networks claims world’s first LTE call
9 Sep 2009 TeliaSonera and Alca-Lu partner for 100Mbps VDSL2 rollout
3 Sep 2009 DNA further extends 3G networks
17 Jul 2009 Elisa says EBITDA up, sales down
26 Jun 2009 TeliaSonera Finland selects NSN for 3G 900MHz network deployment
16 Jun 2009 HSPA+ evolution (naturally) selected by DNA
9 Jun 2009 Elisa contracts NSN for 3.5G HSPA+ network rollout
21 May 2009 DNA’s 3G services expanded, coverage surpasses 250 municipalities
24 Apr 2009 TeliaSonera, Elisa and DNA win 4G frequencies
24 Apr 2009 Elisa reports falling sales, while EBITDA climbs
14 Apr 2009 Finnish cellcos agree interconnection rates
30 Mar 2009 Finnish communications ministry unveils 2.6GHz spectrum auction plans
28 Jan 2009 FICORA drops broadband de-regulation proposals
9 Jan 2009 FICORA releases study of telecoms sector in 2008
28 Nov 2008 Finnish government to invest in broadband programme
27 Nov 2008 TeliaSonera reviews fixed line network plans
10 Nov 2008 TeliaSonera to increase rural fixed line broadband tariffs
6 Nov 2008 DNA to offer 3G services on 900MHz; 2100MHz rollout to continue
24 Oct 2008 Elisa’s third quarter results
22 Sep 2008 Finnish government plans high speed broadband for all by 2016; Welho launches 110Mbps service in Helsinki
1 Aug 2008 Elisa posts disappointing Q2 results
25 Apr 2008 Elisa's 1Q sales and profits dip
27 Feb 2008 Novator ups stake in Elisa
19 Feb 2008 TeliaSonera Finland to switch 53,000 subscribers to wireless
12 Feb 2008 Elisa posts 4Q results in line with forecasts
22 Jan 2008 Novator fails to oust Elisa board
19 Dec 2007 TeliaSonera: cross-border fibre-optic link from Kuhmo to Kostomuksha ready next year
12 Dec 2007 Novator hikes stake in Elisa to 11.5%
3 Dec 2007 TeliaSonera expands broadband offering to Digita’s @450 network
28 Nov 2007 TeliaSonera launches broadband TV in Greater Helsinki Area
23 Nov 2007 Novator calls for Elisa shake-up
8 Nov 2007 Elisa launches world's first commercial UMTS-900 network
7 Nov 2007 NSN completes core network upgrade for Elisa
31 Aug 2007 Elisa launches HSUPA
17 Aug 2007 TeliaSonera’s entire 3G network upgraded to HSPA
14 Aug 2007 Elisa selects Ericsson for W-CDMA/HSPA equipment
8 Aug 2007 DNA reports first half results
31 Jul 2007 Elisa reports upbeat 2Q
6 Jul 2007 Nebula launches 100Mbps service in Helsinki
19 Jun 2007 TeliaSonera’s 3G network to be extended to new localities
5 Jun 2007 3i takes 25% stake in Finnet
31 May 2007 TeliaSonera Finland gets HSDPA upgrade
24 Apr 2007 Elisa reports 1Q results
20 Feb 2007 Finnish wireless operators cut interconnection fees
8 Feb 2007 Six provincial telcos to merge with Finnet
1 Feb 2007 Ericsson delivers HSPA network for DNA Finland
24 Jan 2007 Elisa to introduce 4.9 cent connection fee for domestic mobile calls
18 Dec 2006 Elisa claims over half of the 3G market
22 Nov 2006 Elisa launches IPTV in conjunction with Canal Digital
21 Nov 2006 Elisa to outsource regional field ops
14 Nov 2006 Elisa and Nokia make 3G call at 900MHz
3 Nov 2006 Delayed Digita Flash-OFDM network to launch April 2007
3 Nov 2006 TeliaSonera 3G network reaches 40% of the population
30 Oct 2006 Regulator calls for lower interconnection fees
20 Oct 2006 Elisa 3Q sales up 19%
10 Oct 2006 TeliaSonera introduces new mobile data tariffs
5 Oct 2006 EC approves reintegration of TeliaSonera subsidiaries
4 Oct 2006 DNA to outsource value added services
12 Sep 2006 Elisa to implement 3G expansion
1 Sep 2006 DNA to up 3G coverage
1 Sep 2006 TeliaSonera Finland to cut 165 jobs
22 Aug 2006 TeliaSonera pushes broadband at 100Mbps
31 Jul 2006 Nokia and Finnet trial combined W-LAN/GSM handset
25 Jul 2006 Elisa 2Q sales beat expectations
10 Jul 2006 Europe gets tough over telecoms regulation
15 Jun 2006 Siemens to supply Elisa NGN
9 Jun 2006 Elisa looking to buy out ISP Lounet
5 Jun 2006 TeliaSonera and Elisa lower mobile interconnection fees
2 Jun 2006 TeliaSonera wins government contract
2 Jun 2006 Elisa struggles to meet 3G demand following relaxing of bundling regulations
30 May 2006 Elisa agrees to outsource some installation and maintenance operations
23 May 2006 Elisa raises broadband prices for first time
17 May 2006 Elisa contracts Nokia for remote mobile management
25 Apr 2006 Elisa’s 1Q profit shrinks
21 Apr 2006 Nokia 1Q beats expectations; claims 35% of global handset market
12 Apr 2006 TeliaSonera to provide broadband to 53 rural villages
12 Apr 2006 TeliaSonera’s profits down, revenues up 7%
7 Apr 2006 Elisa launches HSDPA; sells Saunalahti broadband networks
3 Apr 2006 TeliaSonera to stop signing up new no-frills subs
29 Mar 2006 Finnet contracts Siemens for DWDM-based network
27 Mar 2006 TeliaSonera expands 3G service portfolio
22 Mar 2006 DANTE selects Elisa for high capacity services in Baltics
21 Mar 2006 Elisa’s cost cutting helps push net profit up 12%
3 Mar 2006 Nokia to upgrade MVNO
27 Feb 2006 Elisa to cut 200 jobs
23 Feb 2006 TeliaSonera sells minor Elisa stake
22 Feb 2006 Saunalahti transfers broadband to Elisa network, expands nationwide
17 Feb 2006 TeliaSonera to trial wireless VoIP
10 Feb 2006 TeliaSonera’s 4Q profits rise
9 Feb 2006 Hmmm – Elisa profits down, though EBITDA exceeds expectations
3 Feb 2006 Finnet to launch broadband TV
2 Feb 2006 Saunalahti launches 3G
12 Jan 2006 TeliaSonera splashes out on IP VPN network
11 Jan 2006 DNA ends 2005 with 810,000 users
10 Jan 2006 Nokia and Kyocera agree patent licence agreement
10 Jan 2006 TeliaSonera to appeal against spectrum transfer ruling
5 Jan 2006 Finnet ops go for WiMAX
4 Jan 2006 Portability popularity
3 Jan 2006 Saunalahti and Sonera settle MVNO dispute
23 Dec 2005 Finns not keen on mobile multimedia
20 Dec 2005 DNA announces 3G launch
13 Dec 2005 State rumoured to be mulling TeliaSonera sale
30 Nov 2005 Telco restructures
23 Nov 2005 Elisa ups 3G coverage
18 Nov 2005 Three’s a crowd
17 Nov 2005 Lost property finds answer
10 Nov 2005 Elisa to launch 3G video calls
28 Oct 2005 Elisa deal gets green light
26 Oct 2005 Hyvästi Tele2
25 Oct 2005 TDC mulls possible DNA purchase
24 Oct 2005 Nokia raises full year sales forecast after solid Q3 results
14 Oct 2005 TOT resurrects Thai-Finn Technology Fund
14 Oct 2005 Walk this way
11 Oct 2005 No signs yet of slowing mobile phone growth, says Nokia chief
30 Sep 2005 SkyWeb awarded nationwide UMTS licence
29 Sep 2005 Wi-Fi closure blamed on ADSL pricing
27 Sep 2005 Finns could see mobile VoIP in 2006
23 Sep 2005 Finnet axes 180 from payroll
19 Sep 2005 TeliaSonera hangs up on public phones
13 Sep 2005 Alcatel inks deal to deploy Elisa’s IP service routing solution
8 Sep 2005 Enfo buys Ementor
31 Aug 2005 Mobile TV proves a hit
19 Aug 2005 Tele2 to exit Finland
18 Aug 2005 Elisa bid recommended
3 Aug 2005 Home markets hold back TeliaSonera profits
2 Aug 2005 Nokia still top dog in mobile handset market
22 Jul 2005 Mixed bag for Nokia
19 Jul 2005 EC says Finland’s IDD calls are competitive
8 Jul 2005 Elisa chases Saunalahti
4 Jul 2005 Finnet awards Ericsson major 3G/HSDPA deal
4 Jul 2005 Saunalahti ends MVNO agreement with TeliaSonera Finland
30 Jun 2005 Tele2 loses 3G concession
23 Jun 2005 Finland goes for Flash
13 Jun 2005 Nokia wins deal to expand Elisa network
24 May 2005 TeliaSonera Finland wins EUR1 million state contract
19 May 2005 Novator seeks tie-up
17 May 2005 TeliaSonera to book EUR30 million charge in Q2 for Elisa, Finnet settlement
12 May 2005 Saunalahti Group will use Flarion’s Flash-OFDM solution if 450MHz licence bid succeeds
4 May 2005 Elisa restructures
29 Apr 2005 Elisa curries favour with Tikka
28 Apr 2005 Subs up but profits down at Elisa
26 Apr 2005 TeliaSonera Finland boss quits following profit drop
22 Apr 2005 Nokia knocks up analyst-beating results and upgrades 2005 forecasts
4 Apr 2005 MNP up nearly 50% year-on-year
8 Mar 2005 Finns start mobile television testing
11 Feb 2005 TeliaSonera announces major cost cuts as Q4 profits fall
10 Feb 2005 Nokia launches new carrier network services unit
3 Feb 2005 Nokia targets Asia-Pacific in 2005
28 Jan 2005 Nokia back on top
12 Jan 2005 Nokia announces job cuts
20 Dec 2004 Nokia remains bullish about short-term prospects
8 Dec 2004 Finland to lower TeliaSonera stake to 12.7%
25 Nov 2004 Elisa launches 3G
23 Nov 2004 Nokia to lose member of the old guard
4 Nov 2004 Nokia says imitation is not so flattering
25 Oct 2004 Mobile phones taking bigger role in the home
15 Oct 2004 Nokia profits drop following price cuts
13 Oct 2004 N-Gage goes for the personal touch
13 Oct 2004 Nokia 3Q pre-tax profits expected to be down: company focuses on recovery
13 Oct 2004 TeliaSonera sees EDGE-UMTS success
7 Oct 2004 Another fall in handset shipments
5 Oct 2004 Nokia has another bash at TV handset
4 Oct 2004 Saunalahti reports strong mobile growth
13 Sep 2004 Airport check-in via SMS
10 Sep 2004 Nokia upgrades 3Q forecasts
8 Sep 2004 New handsets give hint towards leading vendors’ 2005 strategies
25 Aug 2004 Regulator to address pricing concerns
20 Aug 2004 Nokia wants a sniff of Coke’s success
10 Aug 2004 Finnish cellphone sales up 8%
28 Jul 2004 TeliaSonera profits soar; boss promises to share the spoils
16 Jul 2004 Nokia’s slide continues in 2Q: warns of troubled times ahead
14 Jul 2004 Alands Mobiltelefon selects Ericsson for EDGE
14 Jun 2004 Nokia launches new handsets
27 May 2004 N-Gage mk.2 going cheap
29 Apr 2004 Nokia begins slashing handset prices
26 Apr 2004 Saunalahti to launch as MVNO
19 Apr 2004 Nokia reports lower profits; issues gloomy 04 forecast
16 Apr 2004 Regulator to allow 3G network sharing
15 Apr 2004 Nokia losing the ‘trendy phone’ race
7 Apr 2004 Nokia results set stock markets tumbling
26 Mar 2004 Nokia: 40 new models in 2004
23 Mar 2004 Nokia and Sun team up for a mobile game of SNAP
23 Mar 2004 Nokia and Sun team up for a mobile game of SNAP
23 Mar 2004 LG and Nokia announce licensing agreement
23 Mar 2004 LG and Nokia announce licensing agreement
26 Feb 2004 Nokia hits back at 3G handset slurs
24 Feb 2004 Nokia launches new corporate phone
24 Feb 2004 Samsung and Nokia - it’s good to Push to Talk
24 Feb 2004 Samsung and Nokia - it’s good to Push to Talk
23 Feb 2004 Nokia struggles in games market
9 Feb 2004 Nokia ups Symbian stake
9 Feb 2004 Nokia ups Symbian stake
3 Feb 2004 Tele2 launches assault on Finnish mobile landscape
23 Jan 2004 Nokia: upbeat on all fronts
16 Jan 2004 Nokia to cut costs by outsourcing IT to IBM
15 Jan 2004 TeliaSonera buys Zed stake
9 Jan 2004 Nokia beats fourth quarter expectations
23 Dec 2003 Nokia announces 2004 restructuring plan
18 Dec 2003 Nokia to take management to New York
18 Dec 2003 Nokia to take management to New York
17 Dec 2003 Song goes mobile
9 Dec 2003 Nokia on brink of unveiling ‘visual radio’
5 Dec 2003 Nokia market share falls to 42%
1 Dec 2003 Nokia lands Russian network deal
1 Dec 2003 Nokia lands Russian network deal
28 Nov 2003 TeliaSonera to trial new mobile content distribution platform
28 Nov 2003 TeliaSonera to trial new mobile content distribution platform
25 Nov 2003 Nokia looks to multimedia for future growth
19 Nov 2003 December 3G launch
7 Nov 2003 Nokia’s TV handset launch - a licence to licence
29 Oct 2003 Nokia de-lists from LSE
29 Oct 2003 CEO cuts cost to post profit as TeliaSonera struggles in domestic markets
29 Oct 2003 CEO cuts cost to post profit as TeliaSonera struggles in domestic markets
28 Oct 2003 Elisa: five in to one will go
27 Oct 2003 Nokia to unveil three new handsets
23 Oct 2003 N-Gage stocking filler
22 Oct 2003 Two sign up to ‘Preferred Partner’ deal
22 Oct 2003 Two sign up to ‘Preferred Partner’ deal
21 Oct 2003 Nokia puts handset explosions down to third party batteries
17 Oct 2003 Nokia reports dip in 3Q sales; handset market share rises to 39%
17 Oct 2003 Ericsson signs 3G deal with Finnish 2G
17 Oct 2003 Ericsson signs 3G deal with Finnish 2G
8 Oct 2003 Nokia’s N-Gage launched
6 Oct 2003 New players set for mobile market
26 Sep 2003 Nokia reorganises
18 Sep 2003 TeliaSonera to acquire Auria Group
10 Sep 2003 Nokia upbeat for Q3
9 Sep 2003 Nokia to target businesses as European consumer markets reach saturation
14 Aug 2003 Sneaky Sonera?
1 Aug 2003 Better than expected Q2 for TeliaSonera
1 Aug 2003 Better than expected Q2 for TeliaSonera
24 Jul 2003 Nokia selects Samsung to provide memory chips
10 Jul 2003 Greek odyssey: Nokia and Telestet test 3G publicly
10 Jul 2003 Greek odyssey: Nokia and Telestet test 3G publicly
7 Jul 2003 Number portability to shake up mobile market
18 Jun 2003 Siemens supply railway communication technology
13 Jun 2003 Tele2 to launch GSM services
13 Jun 2003 Nokia releases 3G handset
20 May 2003 EC approves TeliaSonera disposals
20 May 2003 EC approves TeliaSonera disposals
13 May 2003 Tele2 takes control of Suomen 3G
29 Apr 2003 Elisa reports stable financial position after Q1
17 Apr 2003 Nokia investors say drastic action needed at networks unit
10 Apr 2003 1,800 job losses as Nokia streamlines operations
17 Mar 2003 Nokia turns to CDMA technology to boost US sales
17 Mar 2003 Nokia turns to CDMA technology to boost US sales
20 Feb 2003 TeliaSonera registers pro forma operating loss for 2002
20 Feb 2003 TeliaSonera registers pro forma operating loss for 2002
6 Feb 2003 Nokia targets game boys (and girls) with launch of hand-held console
24 Jan 2003 Nokia outperforms in Q4 but remains downbeat
6 Jan 2003 Record mobile sales show hope for industry