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Research: Competition intensifies in Finnish streaming market

Since 2018, the number of paid streaming subscribers in Finland has doubled, surpassing three million by the end of 2024. Today, 60 per cent of the households have at least one paid streaming service, according to research from Mediavision. This is considerably lower than in the other Nordic countries, where the household penetration averages around […]

March 6, 2025

Telia Finland, Teleste collaboration

Teleste and Telia Finland have signed a multi-year collaboration agreement transferring the operation and development responsibilities for broadband and TV services in Telia Finland’s cable network to Teleste. The service transition is expected to conclude by the end of 2024, with a select group of key personnel joining Teleste as part of the transfer. With […]

November 27, 2024

Teleste takes Q3 sales hit but grows revenue

Teleste, the Finnish broadband technology provider, has reported that net sales decreased by 15.1 per cent in Q3, amounting to €29.9 million. EBIT stood at 1.3 million, a 160.4 per cent increase on the same quarter last year. The company estimates that total net sales in 2024 will amount to €120–135 million and that the […]

November 6, 2024

Finland: Broadcasters launch advanced measurement

In recent years, advertisers have called for unified campaign metrics across all platforms and media. The new SpotOn measurement reports profiled contacts, reach and frequency across different devices. Finland is one of the first countries in the world to successfully measure unified campaign metrics across all broadcast platforms. The SpotOn measurement incorporates advertising on broadcasters’ […]

October 22, 2024

Media Tailor sets sights on Sweden; Mühle named CEO

Finnish media technology company, Media Tailor Group, is now turning its focus to the Swedish market. As part of its international growth strategy, the company has appointed David Mühle as CEO of its Swedish operations. He will also be responsible for Media Tailor’s international expansion. Mühle brings over 20 years of leadership experience within the […]

September 4, 2024

SPI International launches Dizi in Denmark, Norway, Finland

SPI International, a Canal+ company specialising in operating multiple channels and digital products worldwide, has expanded its Dizi channel and Dizi on-demand content to the markets of Denmark, Norway and Finland. Following its debut in Sweden earlier this year, SPI International continues to strengthen its presence in the Nordic region, bringing Turkish dramas to an […]

September 4, 2024

InCoax delivers gigabit connectivity to apartments in Finland

More than 500 apartments at a housing complex in Finland can now access fast and affordable broadband thanks to the partnership between InCoax Networks and Finnish network operator Pohjois-Satakunnan Seutuverkko (PSSV). PSSV deployed InCoax’s MoCA Access 2.5 technology to provide symmetrical gigabit broadband – with the option of reaching multi-gigabit speeds – to tenants living […]

May 16, 2024

Finland: BritBox on Elisa Viihde

BritBox, the ad-free subscription streaming service created by the BBC and ITV, has started a distribution partnership with Elisa Viihde offering BritBox’s ad-free subscription streaming service on platform, becoming the third platform in Finland to offer the service. BritBox offers Finnish customers thousands of hours of premium British content, including BritBox Originals such as Irvine […]

February 22, 2024

SF Studios distribution deal with Aurora Studios

SF Studios has signed a first look distribution agreement with Aurora Studios that will cover the Finnish production company’s slate until 2027. The deal is effective immediately with upcoming Finnish theatrical releases Herman the Clown and the Hypnotist (December 22), Four Little Adults (December 27) and The Missile (February 2). The partnership will strengthen SF […]

December 5, 2023

Nokia Q2 profit falls

Nokia, the Finnish multinational telco, and consumer electronics corporation, has reported Q2 revenue declined 3 per cent to €5.7 billion in Q2 2023, with operating profit going down 12 per cent from €714 million in Q2 2022 to €626 million euro in Q2 2023. As announced on July 14th, Nokia now expects full year 2023 […]

July 20, 2023