Finland's ADSL internet connections will shut down by year's end. Telecommunications provider Elisa announced the phase-out in a recent statement. Approximately 20 customers still use the aging ADSL technology.
ADSL modems first brought internet connections to Finnish homes in the early 2000s. The technology connected through traditional telephone lines. It represented the first step toward today's digital lifestyle.
Elisa described ADSL as pioneering Finland's digital transformation. The company said reliable internet now ranks equally with electricity and water as essential utilities.
Maximum ADSL speeds reached about 20 megabits per second. This once supported online gaming adequately. Modern fiber optic technology now delivers speeds up to 10 gigabits per second.
Today's internet demands have increased dramatically. Homes contain multiple smart devices. Remote work requires stable connections. Contemporary online gaming needs substantially more bandwidth than early 2000s standards.
VDSL technology succeeded ADSL in Finland's internet evolution. The final VDSL2+ Supervectoring standard launched in 2015. Fiber optic technology now replaces all copper-based connections.
The transition reflects Finland's continuous digital infrastructure improvement. While nostalgic for some, the change demonstrates how quickly internet technology advances even in Nordic countries known for technological adoption.