Andrew Bonwick
Vice President of Product Development at Relm Insurance
Madhav Sheth
CEO of Ai+ Smartphone
Stephen Rose
CEO Render Networks


Finnish operator Elisa has announced the expansion of its 5G network. In its statement last week, Elisa stated that its new mobile network now offers greater network usage capacity and even faster mobile connectivity. Elisa revealed that its 5G network is now available in Parikkala, expanded in southwestern Finland with Aura, Mynamaki, and Ypaja covered by the new network, and in Tervola as the 3G network gets phased out.
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Elisa 5G Launches in Parikkala, Near Russian Border
Elisa announced that this is the first time 5G is available in Parikkala, near the Russian border, for example, in the Kangaskyla region. Elisa stated that it will continue to develop the mobile network in Eastern Finland. The launch of 5G in Parikkala brings access to the 5G network to 248 locations in Finland.
Elisa 5G Coverage Expanded in Aura, Mynamaki, and Ypaja
Moving to southwestern Finland, Elisa has upgraded its 5G network coverage as follows: In Aura, the 5G network currently serves the city center area and will expand to the Lepoama area at the end of September. In Mynamaki, 5G will be available first in the center and will expand to cover Ruotsinpelto, for example, at the end of September. In Ypaja, the 5G network serves the center and its surroundings. With this expansion, Elisa’s 5G network now covers 251 Finnish residence locations.
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