Elisa customers can take the first step towards smoother connectivity in the future with the launch of Finland’s first 5G phone contract with a 5G standalone network on February 8th. More subscription ranges will be added in the coming months.
Elisa was the world’s first operator to launch a commercial 5G network and sold the first 5G mobile phones to customers in the Nordic countries in 2019. 5G has revolutionized mobile connectivity and the way we use our devices. Finns are adopting his 5G for both home connections and phones, and the fastest connections are becoming increasingly popular.
5G standalone networks are the next step in the evolution of mobile networks and bring the full benefits of 5G to customers. In summer 2021, Elisa will become the first operator in the Nordic countries to deploy her 5G standalone network, and Elisa will continue its 5G leadership by introducing Finland’s first her 5G standalone telephone subscription. These subscriptions will go on sale for consumers on February 8th and for businesses in the spring. Additionally, Finland’s first congestion-free 5G Omakaista home connection using standalone 5G network slicing will be available to consumers from February 15th.
Reduce latency and extend battery life
5G standalone phone deals further improve the user experience by improving connection quality and reducing latency by up to 50%. Batteries on devices connected to 5G standalone networks will also last 15-20% longer.
To access services on a 5G standalone network, you need a device that supports this technology. Initially, Samsung S23 and A34 phones are among the devices that support 5G standalone networking. The number of supported devices is expected to increase significantly in the spring due to new product launches and upgrades. The 5G standalone network will be available almost everywhere within Elisa’s current 5G network area. This area covers more than 92% of the people of Finland and is constantly expanding.
Ilkka Pohtola, Director of Consumer Subscriptions at Elisa
In addition to user benefits and power savings, 5G standalone networks will continue to improve the energy efficiency of mobile networks, consuming less energy per unit of data transferred than older network technologies.
