Telia Company

Name

Telia Company

Legal name

Telia Company AB

Website

https://teliacompany.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899), Radiotelephone Communications (4812)

akta.pro primary industry

Telco Cloud & Edge for NaaS (Distributed Cloud, MEC, Edge CNFs) (HDAIAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Edge-Integrated Private Connectivity (MEC + Private 5G/Wi‑Fi) (HDAIAGAE), Wireless Networking Services (Wi‑Fi, Private LTE/5G) (BPAEAEAE), Private LTE/5G Mobile Network Operators (Campus/Industrial) (HDAIAAAE)

Keywords

• Mobile network services
• Fixed broadband services
• Enterprise ICT solutions
• 5G network infrastructure
• IoT connectivity services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Mobile Services: Mobile subscriptions, voice, and data services for consumer and business customers across Nordic and Baltic markets. Revenue from 26 million subscriptions including 19 million mobile subscriptions.
2. Broadband and TV Services: Fixed-line broadband and TV/streaming services for residential and business customers. Services enhanced by Bredband2 acquisition.
3. Enterprise and Business Solutions: ICT services, cloud solutions, IoT connectivity, cybersecurity, and mission-critical communications for enterprise and government customers including defense sectors.
4. Critical IoT Connectivity: 5G SA IoT connectivity services for demanding applications in emergency services, energy, transport, industry, and healthcare sectors.
5. Network Infrastructure Services: Tower and infrastructure services including tower partnerships (Telia Towers), RAN sharing arrangements, and wholesale connectivity.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Telia Company is a leading Nordic and Baltic telecommunications operator providing mobile, broadband, TV, cloud, IoT, cybersecurity, and 5G Standalone connectivity services to consumers, enterprises, governments, and defense customers across Sweden, Norway, Finland, Estonia, and Lithuania. The company operates 5G SA networks with up to 99.9% population coverage in Sweden and offers specialized mission-critical communications including the NorthStar 5G innovation program for defense and NATO interoperability. Revenue is generated through recurring mobile and broadband subscriptions for consumers and managed ICT, IoT, sovereign AI, and cloud services for business and government customers.

Product overview

Telia Company operates as a leading telecommunications operator in the Nordic and Baltic regions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of communication, ICT, and entertainment services. The core offering centers on mobile, broadband, TV, cloud, IoT, and security solutions across Sweden, Norway, Finland, Estonia, and Lithuania. Key products include Telia Critical IoT Connectivity (first commercial 5G SA service in Sweden), Telia IoT Connect (sovereign IoT connectivity), Telia IoT Monitoring (AI-powered device monitoring), Telia Rikslänk (emergency mobile coverage via drones and satellites), and the NorthStar 5G innovation program. The company also offers sovereign AI services through its partnership with Brookfield and KTH, Seamless OS platform (acquired via Telness), and specialized services including digital identification (Telia Identification Broker Service), cybersecurity infrastructure (CyberInfra), and the Security Trend Report. Network infrastructure is supported by partnerships with Nokia (5G Standalone core and RAN) and Ericsson (RAN).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Telia Critical IoT Connectivity: First commercial 5G Standalone IoT connectivity service in Sweden for critical operations in emergency services, energy, transport, industry, and healthcare sectors.
• Telia IoT Connect
• Telia Rikslänk
• NorthStar
• Seamless OS

Products and services

• Telia Critical IoT Connectivity First commercial 5G Standalone service in Sweden, providing secure, stable, and predictable connectivity for demanding IoT applications in emergency services, energy, transport, industry, and healthcare sectors, featuring network slicing, ultra-low latency, and increased security.
• Telia IoT Connect Sovereign IoT service built on 4G and 5G networks to reduce reliance on global hyperscalers, providing secure connectivity for enterprise and public sector IoT deployments.
• Telia Rikslänk Modular emergency mobile coverage solution combining drones, quad bikes, and tripods to rapidly establish temporary cellular networks in crisis zones and hard-to-reach locations, integrating 4G, 5G, and satellite connectivity for critical societal operations, total defense, and civilian applications.
• Seamless OS Platform Technology platform acquired through Telness acquisition, enabling digital operator capabilities. Telia is the first MNO to deploy Seamless OS on its network.
• Sovereign AI Services AI services and applications developed in partnership with Brookfield and KTH, offering large language model-based services for healthcare, education, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure sectors in Sweden with data under Swedish jurisdiction.
• Global Business Solutions Enterprise-grade communications and ICT services for multinational corporations operating across Telia's market footprint.
• Telia Identification Broker Service Digital identity solution enabling secure authentication and identification services for customers in Nordic and Baltic regions.
• Mobile Services Mobile subscriptions, voice, and data services for consumer and business customers across Nordic and Baltic markets, with 19 million mobile subscriptions and 99.9% 5G population coverage in Sweden.
• Broadband and TV Services Fixed-line broadband and TV/streaming services for residential and business customers across Nordic and Baltic markets, enhanced by the Bredband2 acquisition in February 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% 5G population coverage in Sweden
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and supporting.

• Digital Arena Sweden Partners (Ericsson, RISE, AstaZero, Future by Lund, Lund University, KTH Royal Institute of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026SEK 300 million ($31 million) national test centre for 5G, 6G, and AI technologies. Initiative aims to strengthen Swedish industry by providing early access to advanced digital solutions across mining, transport, defence, and medtech sectors, with insights feeding into global 6G standardization process.
• KTH Royal Institute of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Added to existing Brookfield partnership through memorandum of understanding for joint development of sovereign AI services and applications. Partnership aims to build scalable AI capabilities including large language model services and AI test beds, with KTH hosting AI test bed and venture creation activities to accelerate innovation and attract talent and investment to Sweden.
• CGIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2026Strategic partnership and business transfer agreement under which Telia's cloud, capacity, and IT end-user services operations in Finland (approximately 250 employees) will transfer to CGI pending regulatory approvals. CGI provides scalable cloud services to support Telia operations while Telia provides data center infrastructure and network services to support CGI's growth.
• BittiumcoreTechnology or Integration · 8 April 2026Joint development of hybrid communications solution integrating secure tactical military networks with commercial 5G infrastructure for Finland's defense capabilities. Uses Bittium's FUSOR software router and C5 systems technology for dynamic mobile ad-hoc networks enabling mobile defense units to maintain secure, uninterrupted communications.
• Nordic Communications Group ABcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 8 April 2026Acquisition of Telness MVNO from Nordic Communications Group AB. Telness continues to operate under its own brand as part of Telia's Swedish B2B division. Deal includes long-term agreement for Seamless OS technology platform use, making Telia first MNO to deploy Seamless OS.
• BrookfieldflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2026Strategic long-term partnership for sovereign AI infrastructure in Sweden with Brookfield investing up to SEK 95 billion ($10 billion) in AI facilities. Telia connects facilities to nationwide fiber network, Telia Cygate manages secure cloud services through dedicated operations center staffed by security-cleared specialists. Telia holds exclusive rights to market sovereign AI cloud services to enterprise and public sector customers in Sweden.
• NokiasupportingTechnology or Integration · 4 March 2026Partnership with Telia Finland for joint development and assessment of AI-driven Radio Access Network (AI-RAN) technology, aiming to boost network performance and commercialize AI-based solutions.
• ValokuitunencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026Telia increased ownership stake in Finnish fiber operator Valokuitunen from 40% to 49% for approximately EUR 30 million, with Brookfield acquiring remaining 51% from CapMan Infra. Valokuitunen is Finland's leading passive fiber-to-the-home network builder serving over 400,000 households with open-access model.
• RejlerssupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 4 February 2026Extended multi-year partnership with Telia Towers Finland for site acquisition, permitting, construction oversight, maintenance, and safety coordination for telecommunications infrastructure.
• Ice (owned by Lyse)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 February 202650/50 RAN sharing partnership in Norway to combine mobile radio access networks. Combined network expected to deliver substantial coverage improvements particularly in rural areas while both companies retain separate core networks and continue competing as independent players. Expected operational in Q2 2026.
• Sporveien (Oslo Metro)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Digital signaling system partnership making Oslo Metro the first in Europe to use commercial mobile network for train control (CBTC technology), expected to increase capacity and operational efficiency with full implementation by 2030.
• CyberInfra Project PartnerssupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2025Cybersecurity-focused traffic infrastructure project using 5G technology to develop real-time secure communication systems between roadwork vehicles, traffic systems, and road users to reduce road accidents and improve traffic safety. Testing ongoing until spring 2026.
• EricssoncoreTechnology or Integration · 7 November 2025Four-year RAN partnership extension across Sweden, Norway, Lithuania, and Estonia delivering enhanced network speeds, capacity, and coverage while supporting innovation for enterprise and mission-critical customers. Includes NorthStar 5G Innovation Program with Swedish Armed Forces for defense communications and NATO interoperability, and plans to modernize Swedish train communications by replacing GSM-R with 5G-based FRMCS technology.
• NokiacoreTechnology or Integration · 6 November 2025Extended partnership for cloud-native 5G Standalone core and RAN portfolio deployment in networks across Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, and Lithuania. Aims to improve network coverage, capacity, speed, scalability, automation, and sustainability.
• WapicesupportingTechnology or Integration · 4 November 2025Finnish technology partnership for development of new scalable IoT platform and Telia IoT Monitoring service to enhance IoT data collection and device monitoring. Platform currently manages 28,000 connected devices across Nordic private and public sectors.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Telenor: Telenor ASA is a Norwegian-headquartered telecom operator with mobile, broadband, and 5G services across the Nordics and selected international markets, directly competing with Telia in Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the Baltics with similar MNO scale, enterprise offerings, and a parallel 5G SA rollout.
• Elisa: Elisa Oyj is a Finnish mobile network operator and ICT services provider that directly competes with Telia in Finland and Estonia, offering similar mobile, broadband, IoT, and enterprise digital services with comparable 5G coverage ambitions in shared markets.
• Tele2: Tele2 AB is a Stockholm-listed telecom operator focused on mobile and fixed broadband in Sweden, the Baltics, and other European markets; it is a direct competitor to Telia's consumer mobile and broadband segments in Sweden, Estonia, and Lithuania.
• Hi3G (Three Scandinavia): Hi3G Access AB (Three Scandinavia) is a mobile operator providing 3G/4G/5G services in Sweden and Denmark, directly competing with Telia in Nordic mobile subscription and enterprise connectivity markets with comparable spectrum and coverage assets.
• TDC NET: TDC NET A/S operates Denmark's largest telecommunications and broadband network, offering fixed, mobile, and enterprise services comparable to Telia's Nordic footprint and overlapping with Telia customers in cross-border Scandinavian enterprise and 5G use cases.
• Swisscom: Swisscom AG is the incumbent telecom operator in Switzerland, comparable in scale, regional dominance, and integrated mobile/broadband/enterprise ICT portfolio; it serves as a useful benchmark for European tier-1 incumbent MNO economics and 5G monetization.
• A1 Telekom Austria: A1 Telekom Austria Group is a Central European mobile and fixed-line operator across Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Belarus, and the North Macedonia markets, comparable in size and integrated MNO/business services mix to Telia's Nordic-Baltic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Vodafone Group: Vodafone Group is a global telecom incumbent offering mobile, fixed, IoT, and enterprise services across Europe and Africa; it overlaps with Telia in European enterprise connectivity, IoT platforms, and 5G private networks but at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Deutsche Telekom: Deutsche Telekom AG is Europe's largest integrated telecom operator with mobile (T-Mobile), fixed, and ICT services across Germany and international markets; it competes with Telia in multinational enterprise and IoT segments and provides a benchmark for incumbent scale and 5G rollout economics.
• BT Group: BT Group plc is the UK incumbent telecom operator providing fixed, mobile (EE), and enterprise ICT services including 5G private networks; it is comparable to Telia as a major European incumbent with integrated consumer/business portfolios and government/defense contract exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A12 records

Investments21 records

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