Estonia, a small Finnic nation in Northern Europe, has a population primarily distributed across urban regions, with over 70% of the 1.3 million people residing in its towns. The country's geography is characterised by broad spanning forests, numerous islands, and a flat terrain which has proven conducive to advancing its telecommunications infrastructure. Estonia’s relatively small size and urban concentration have enabled a highly connected and highly digitised society, with one of the world's fastest broadband speeds. Estonia is a leading player in the global technology arena and a world leader in digital public services, including e-residency and digital voting. Despite its northern location, Estonia has managed to harness renewable energy, particularly biomass, which forms a significant part of its energy consumption. However, the country's reliance on oil shale for electricity generation poses challenges for future sustainability and adherence to EU emission targets. This necessitates innovations in renewable technologies and energy efficiency.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 3 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
Elisa Eesti is a telecommunications company operating in Estonia, a subsidiary of the Finnish telecommunications company Elisa Oyj. Elisa Oyj was originally founded as Helsingin Puhelin in 1882 and has undergone several name changes since then, becoming Elisa Communications Oyj in 2000 and finally Elisa Oyj in 2003. The Estonian operations began in 1995 when Radiolinja Eesti AS, under the ownership of Elisa, started operating a GSM network in the country. In 2005, Radiolinja Eesti AS and Uninet AS, providing fixed networks, were merged to form what is now known as Elisa Eesti. The ownership of...
