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Elisa from Finland

Elisa is a domestic operator, and our roots are deep in Finnish soil. For over 140 years, we have been pioneers in the development of telephone and network technology. As the first telecommunications operator established in Finland, we continue to operate as a fully domestic company, with our headquarters and management in Finland, and we pay our corporate taxes in Finland.

  • Taxpayer

    Elisa is the 9th largest corporate taxpayer in Finland. By paying over 79% of the industry's corporate taxes, we significantly contribute to the development of society throughout Finland. Elisa's financial results have both national and regional significance, as nearly half of the corporate tax is paid to over 40 different municipalities in Finland.

    81
    million euros (corporate taxes 2023)

  • Security of Supply Operator

    Elisa is responsible for Finland's security of supply and plays a key role in securing Finland's cybersecurity and critical infrastructure. In addition to fast and reliable connections, we secure the digital environment in many ways. We ensure the continuity and functionality of our communications and services at all times.

    309 000
    prevented denial-of-service attacks in 2024.

  • Investor

    Elisa is the largest investor among operators in Finland. We invest approximately 12% of our annual revenue in networks and services in our main markets in Finland and Estonia. 

    With continuous investments, we build and maintain comprehensive and secure fixed and mobile networks, and we adopt the latest technology to meet the needs of a digitalizing Finland and our customers.

    321
    million euros (capital expenditures 2023)

  • Innovator

    Elisa is one of the Finnish companies that has applied for the most patents. The patent portfolio includes inventions related to network automation, cybersecurity, voice bots, and virtual power plants.

    For example, based on Elisa's developed and patented model for blocking scam calls and messages, a nationwide blocking solution was developed in Finland.

    521
    active patents (Q3/2024)

Finnish Elisa Pays its Taxes in Finland

Elisa is one of the largest corporate taxpayers and an important employer in many localities; this year in 40 different localities. Our actions start right from the neighborhood. In addition, more than half of Elisa's approximately 170,000 shareholders are Finnish. We pay hundreds of millions of euros annually in dividends back to our shareholders.

Safer Finland

Elisa secures and ensures functions, connections, and information important to society. At the same time, we proactively want to prevent various criminal activities, fraud attempts, and develop new ways to respond to increasingly diverse cybersecurity threats. We protect Finns, companies, and society at many different levels.
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Supporter of Culture

Elisa is one of the most significant producers of domestic drama series in Finland. We have launched over 40 Elisa Viihde original series, which have been sold to over 80 countries around the world. Our calculated cultural footprint is nearly 45 million euros annually, which includes direct content purchases mainly from domestic actors as well as payments to producers, creators, and copyright organizations.

Elisa's Patents and Innovations

Elisa is one of Finland's most productive patent applicants, and dozens of innovations developed by Elisa employees have been patented over the years. One of our most significant innovations in recent years is the distributed virtual power plant (DES). It improves the resilience of Finland's electricity grid and supports the green transition in electricity production.
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Supporting Finnish Sports

Elisa has been one of the main partners of the Finnish Football Association since 2020, supporting the Huuhkajat and Helmarit. The cooperation emphasizes young people and the importance of belonging to the community, with the aim of further promoting integration through club activities.

We have been working long-term with the Finnish Ice Hockey Association and the Lions for over 25 years. Together, we want to promote Finnish ice hockey, support young people in sports, and strengthen the growth of Finnish ice hockey. We also support Emil Ruusuvuori's journey towards the top of the tennis world.

  • Other projects we support

    We support many projects and causes in Finland. We prefer long-term partnerships and select carefully the projects we are involved in. We want to focus our support specially to those in vulnerable position, such as children and elderly.

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  • Elisa the only operator with the Key Flag

    Elisa is the only operator in Finland that has been appointed with the Key Flag for its mobile and fixed subscriptions. Also Elisa Viihde service has the Key Flag. Key Flag is a sign of services and products produced in Finland by a Finnish company. 

  • Most sustainable in the industry

    Elisa has been selected as the most sustainable brand in the industry five times in a row by the Sustainable Brand Index reserch. Sustainable Brand Index is the largest independent sustainability research in Europe.

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