Overview of Telia
Telia Company AB, formerly TeliaSonera, is a leading operator in the Nordics and Baltics, based in Stockholm. It operates in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Azerbaijan, and serves more than 25 million users. It leads mobile in Sweden, Finland, Estonia, and Lithuania, and it works closely with Nordic companies such as Ericsson.
For IoT, Telia sells M2M connectivity, an IoT platform, NB-IoT, and LTE-M. Smart cities, Industry 4.0, and smart agriculture are established uses in the Nordics, and Telia runs many of those projects with local companies and governments. The connectivity roams across several Nordic and Baltic countries.
Telia facts
- Founded: 2002, when Telia merged with Sonera
- Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden
- Mobile users: About 25 million across eight countries
- Countries: Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Azerbaijan
- Brands: Telia (Sweden and others); the Norway business, since sold to Telenor; Telia Eesti (Estonia)
- Network: 4G LTE, 5G NR, NB-IoT, LTE-M
- Annual revenue: About SEK 85 billion (about USD 9 billion)
- Listing: Nasdaq Stockholm: TELIA
Development History and Milestones
The history of Telia can be traced back to the state-owned telecommunications companies of Sweden and Finland. In 1993, Sweden's Televerket was renamed Telia. In 2002, Telia merged with Finland's Sonera to form TeliaSonera. In the 2000s, TeliaSonera acquired operators in Central Asia, the Baltic states, Spain, and other regions. In 2015, the merger plan with Norway's Telenor was rejected. In 2016, TeliaSonera was renamed Telia Company. In 2018, it sold its Norwegian business to Telenor. Telia maintains a leading position in Sweden, Finland, and the three Baltic countries.
In terms of IoT development: Telia collaborates with Ericsson and other Nordic companies to advance 5G and IoT; Nordic smart city, Industry 4.0, and smart agriculture projects widely use Telia connectivity; Telia IoT provides services such as connection management, NB-IoT, LTE-M, and global roaming.
Core Technical Capabilities
Nordic coverage
Networks in Sweden, Finland, and the three Baltic countries, used for IoT in the region
Industry 4.0
Industrial IoT in the Nordics, including work with Ericsson
Smart Agriculture
Nordic Agricultural IoT, precision agriculture, and forestry monitoring
Smart city
Smart city projects in cities like Stockholm and Helsinki
Network standards and coverage
| Technology | Coverage | Typical use | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4G LTE | Coverage in 8 countries | Mainstream IoT Connection | Main Network |
| 5G NR | Sweden, Finland, major cities in the Baltic region | High-speed IoT, industrial 5G | Continuous expansion |
| NB-IoT | Multiple Nordic Countries | Smart metering, sensors | Commercial deployment |
| LTE-M | Some areas | Mobile IoT devices | Gradual expansion |
Industry Solutions
Industry 4.0
- Manufacturing automation
- Predictive Maintenance
- Digital twin
- 5G Private Network
Smart city
- Intelligent transportation
- Public lighting
- Environmental monitoring
- Municipal Facilities
Smart Agriculture
- Precision agriculture
- Forestry monitoring
- Livestock tracking
- Weather station
Connected Vehicles
- Fleet Management
- eCall
- Vehicle Tracking
- Logistics and Transportation
Competitive Advantages
- Leading in Northern Europe: Market leadership in Sweden, Finland, and the Baltic region
- Ericsson collaboration: Co-located in Sweden with Ericsson, cooperating on 5G/IoT technologies
- Industry 4.0: Leading Nordic industrial IoT, experience can be replicated
- Multinational Coverage: Network in 8 countries, cross-border IoT deployment
- Network Quality: Comprehensive network coverage in Northern Europe, experience in extreme environments
Support
Enterprise Support
- Telia Business Team
- IoT Solution Consulting
- Multi-country SIM management
- Dedicated Account Manager
Platform Capabilities
- Telia IoT Connection Management
- SIM lifecycle
- Private APN
- Global Roaming
Compliance and Security
- GDPR compliance
- Northern European Data Protection
- Secure transmission
- Data Localization