Finland’s Landline Phones Go Silent: A 150-Year Era Ends!

Finland on Tuesday pulled the plug on analogue landline phone calls after almost 150 years, making it the latest country to step into the digital age. This shift comes as part of a global transition towards modern infrastructure, a trend that’s already been embraced by countries like Estonia, the Netherlands, Norway, and Spain. These nations have been rolling out fiber optic cables, which can handle both internet services and voice calls seamlessly.

The last major telecom operator in Finland, which had been maintaining a fixed-line copper wire network, officially marked the end of its service with a nostalgic call involving the firm’s communication and transport agency. During this bittersweet exchange, the two reminisced about their experiences with landline phones. Manner, one of the callers, shared fond memories of his teenage years in London during the 1980s, when he would call home once a week at a set time just to ensure his family was gathered around the phone. Can you imagine that kind of routine today?

They also delved into what the future holds for mobile technologies. The call concluded with a casual “kuulemiin,” which translates to “speak later,” encapsulating the essence of an era that has now faded into history. Interestingly, there were only a few thousand landline-only plans still active, and no new ones have been sold in years. From this point on, only local operators will continue to offer landline services in Finland, catering to a small group of customers who still rely on local calls, according to public broadcaster Yle.

So, what does this mean for the future? As the last echoes of the landline phones fade away, we’re left wondering how this will shape communication in Finland going forward. Is this really the end of an era, or just the beginning of a new one?

Kaynak: Orijinal Haber