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Interference affecting mobile communications and satellite navigation services continues in Finland
In spring 2026, interference affecting satellite navigation (GNSS) and mobile networks, as well as related observations recorded by Traficom, have increased. GNSS interference is observed particularly in aviation around the clock in southern and central Finland. Disruptions to mobile communications have a localised impact in south-eastern Finland near the eastern border, and disturbances may also occur during the daytime. Traficom has submitted new interference reports concerning GNSS and mobile networks to Russia.
New programming licence increases the availability of HD broadcasts in the terrestrial TV network
The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom has granted a new programming licence for television broadcasting in the terrestrial television network. The long-term programming licence was granted to Sanoma Media Finland Ltd.
Enhancing the security of earth station and radar operations in the space sector – Operations became subject to licence
The security of establishing and operating an earth station or a radar directed at the stratosphere or space will improve through new legislation as the operations are now subject to a licence. The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom) serves as the competent licencing and supervisory authority. Its objective is to improve the security of networks and services in the digital society. The act on earth stations and certain radars entered into force on 1 February 2023.