Pay only for what you need.
Finland has about 9 million mobile subscriptions, and fast 5G (100 Mbit/s) is available to 93 percent of households. A smartphone subscription uses a median of only 8 GB of data a month, so many people pay for speed and data they do not need.
Subscription Radar's offer machine finds the cheapest phone subscription or home broadband for your needs and shows current campaigns. The calculators tell you how much speed and data you really need.
- Households, students and cottage owners
- Small businesses and remote workers
Find the cheapest subscription for your needs
Deal Machine compares the price of mobile subscriptions and home broadband over the whole contract period, taking into account campaigns, opening fees and fixed terms. The calculators help you work out how much speed and data you need.
Tell us your needs and the quote engine finds the cheapest subscriptions that are enough for you. The ranking is always based on the price over the whole comparison period, never on advertising commission.
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Streaming speeds: Netflix (3 Mbit/s HD 720p, 5 Mbit/s Full HD, 15 Mbit/s 4K). The needs of video calls (4 Mbit/s), gaming and browsing are Subscription Radar estimates. A double margin is added to the recommendation, because wifi and peak hours slow down the connection.
Check your phone's settings (Android: Connections → Data usage; iPhone: Mobile data) for the last three months' usage and enter the average.
Benchmark: according to Traficom, a smartphone subscription used a median of 8 GB and an average of 30 GB per month in autumn 2025.
Tick the services you use, enter their monthly price from your bill and the number of months a year you actually watch or listen to the service.
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Streaming speed recommendations
Netflix's recommended minimum speeds for one simultaneous stream. Several simultaneous streams add up.
| Quality | Accuracy | Recommended speed |
|---|---|---|
| High definition (HD) | 720p | at least 3 Mbit/s |
| Full HD | 1080p | at least 5 Mbit/s |
| Ultra HD | 4K | at least 15 Mbit/s |
Mobile network coverage and data usage
Traficom's statistics on Finnish mobile networks.
| Meter | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 5G 100 Mbit/s, households | 93 % | 30.6.2026 |
| 5G 100 Mbit/s, land area | 20 % | 30.6.2026 |
| 4G 100 Mbit/s, households | 96 % | 30.6.2026 |
| 4G 100 Mbit/s, land area | 29 % | 30.6.2026 |
| Mobile data per resident | 78 GB/month | July–December 2025 |
| Smartphone subscription, average / median | 30 / 8 GB/month | Autumn 2025 |
| Mobile broadband, mean / median | 119 / 42 GB/month | Autumn 2025 |
| Mobile subscriptions | 9 million | December 2025 |
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Frequently asked questions: Subscription Radar
How much internet speed do I need?
According to Netflix, one 4K stream requires at least 15 Mbit/s and Full HD 5 Mbit/s. When you add up the simultaneous uses in the household and add some headroom, 100–300 Mbit/s is enough for most households. The Subscription Radar speed calculator does the sum for you.
How much mobile data does a typical user consume?
According to Traficom, a smartphone subscription used on average 30 GB per month in autumn 2025, but the median was only 8 GB. So half of users would manage with less than 10 GB of data.
Is 5G available at my home?
Fast 5G (100 Mbit/s) was available on 30.6.2026 to 93% of households, but to only 20% of the land area. In sparsely populated areas and at a cottage it is worth checking the operator's coverage map and trying the connection on site.
Fibre, 5G home broadband or 4G?
Fibre is usually the most stable and fastest if it is already in the building. A 5G home broadband connection is a good alternative when coverage is good, and 4G is enough for light use and a cottage. Indoor speed depends on the wall materials and the distance to the mast.
How to use the information
- Check your data usage for the previous months in your phone's settings before choosing a subscription. The median user consumes about 8 GB a month.
- A speed of 100–300 Mbit/s is often enough for home broadband. A faster connection mainly benefits large file transfers and simultaneous use by several people.
- If the house already has fibre, it is usually the most stable option. Otherwise, a 5G home broadband connection should be tested inside your home before signing a long contract.
- Check the contract's fixed term and notice period before changing your subscription. A campaign price may rise after the fixed term.
- You can subscribe to streaming services in turn: keep open only the service you are currently watching.
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Sources (3)
- Traficom: Development of Finnish mobile networks (updated 9.10.2026)
- Netflix: recommended internet connection speeds
- Traficom: Internet use in Finland relies on mobile networks (25.9.2023)
The information has been compiled from public sources on 28.10.2026. Always check the current terms from the original source. The information is not investment, loan or legal advice.