Government bills8
- HE 18/2016 vpPassed
Facilitating entry into postal operations
Distributing letter mail will no longer require an operating licence from the Government; a notification to the authorities will suffice. The reform makes it easier for new delivery companies to enter the postal market and promotes competition.
17 May 2016 · 1 vote92 jaa46 ei - HE 46/2018 vpPassed
More flexible rural broadband subsidies
The statutory fixed disbursement schedule for broadband construction aid in sparsely populated areas will be removed from the act. The amendment gives projects additional time to construct networks and draw down subsidies.
30 May 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 83/2017 vpPassed
Price cap on electronic identification chaining
A temporary price ceiling will be set on data transmission fees charged when creating a new electronic identification means using another identification means. The change will increase competition between electronic identification services and make it easier to offer alternative identification methods.
19 Oct 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 272/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Flexible postal delivery and universal service
Postal delivery in urban areas can be reduced to three days a week, but five-day delivery will be maintained in sparsely populated areas to secure the availability of newspapers and periodicals. At the same time, delivery speed requirements for letters will be relaxed and a reasonable profit margin will be permitted in the pricing of postal services.
22 Jun 2017 · 1 vote97 jaa79 ei - HE 2/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Easing support for rural broadband
Conditions for granting public support for the construction of high-speed broadband networks in sparsely populated areas will be eased and the areas eligible for support will be expanded. The objective is to speed up the construction of fibre-optic connections for residents and businesses in remote areas.
13 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 67/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming radio equipment and internet regulation
EU rules on radio equipment and net neutrality will be introduced in Finland, and licensing procedures for television and radio broadcasting will be clarified. At the same time, the use of anonymised radio communication data in new types of business will be permitted as a five-year trial.
1 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 116/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Facilitating joint network infrastructure deployment
Network operators across different sectors will be obligated under certain conditions to deploy networks jointly and share their existing infrastructure in order to expand high-speed communications networks. In addition, high-speed internal communications networks must be installed in new residential buildings and those undergoing major renovation.
1 Apr 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 4/2015 vpPassed
Extending the mobile subscription telemarketing ban
The ban on telemarketing mobile phone subscriptions to consumers will be extended by three years until 2018. In addition, the Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority will regain the power to issue technical regulations on the interoperability of television receivers and descrambling systems.
18 Jun 2015 · passed without a vote