Security of communications networks strengthened – 5G base stations brought within the scope of regulation

The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom has revised its regulation on critical parts of communications networks. The revised regulation extends the scope of regulation so that, in certain respects, it also covers 5G network base stations. In the future, telecommunications operators must identify the critical parts of 5G net-works, such as base stations, assess their centrality and significance, and document the assessments. The new regulation enters into force on 19 December 2026 and replaces the previous regulation issued in May 2021.