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Best mobile plans in Finland

Verified 19 September 20262 min read

Every Finnish resident pays for a mobile plan every month, and the difference between the cheapest sensible plan and the default one is around a hundred euros a year. Here is the market for someone who lives here.

The comparison

PlanNetworkDataTypical price / monthBest for
Moi Mobiili Best value
App-only operator, English app, cheapest unlimited data in most months		DNAlimited or unlimited tiersabout 10–20 €Anyone who manages the plan in an app and does not need a shop
DNADNAunlimited, speed tiersabout 20–30 €Home internet bundles, phones on instalments
Elisa (Saunalahti)Elisaunlimited, speed tiersabout 20–30 €Widest shop network, English customer service, best-known prepaid
TeliaTeliaunlimited, speed tiersabout 20–30 €TV and broadband bundles, frequent campaigns
Prepaid (any operator)
Buy at R-kioski or any supermarket; no ID needed		Elisa / DNA / Teliatop-up data packagesstarter pack under 10 €, then packagesDay one, before you have a henkilötunnus

Prices checked 19 September 2026. Prices are typical ongoing monthly prices for a resident contract after any introductory campaign; check the provider for today's offer. Prepaid packages cost more per gigabyte.

How to choose

  1. Day one: prepaid from the kiosk, no paperwork.
  2. After the henkilötunnus: a contract. Pick the app-based operator if you never need a shop; pick a main brand if you want English service in person, a phone on instalments or a bundle with home internet.
  3. Check the price after the campaign, the EU roaming allowance if you travel, and whether calls to your home country are included or metered.
  4. Port your number; it is free.

The full explanation of networks, prepaid, eSIM and the words on the operator's site is in mobile plans explained.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest mobile plan in Finland?

For most people, an app-based operator on one of the three networks, such as Moi Mobiili on DNA's network, with a limited or unlimited data tier for roughly ten to twenty euros a month. The three main brands cost more and include shops and bundles.

Is 5G worth paying for?

For a phone, rarely. A 100 Mbit/s 4G or 5G plan streams video and video calls without effort. 5G tiers matter if you use the phone as your home internet.

Which operator should I choose for coverage?

In cities all three are equivalent. Outside cities, ask locals which network is strongest in that specific area; the operators' coverage maps are honest.