FICORA

FICORA, the Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority (Finnish: Viestintävirasto), was a Finnish government agency responsible for regulating telecommunications and electronic communications and for management of the radio-frequency spectrum. It operated under the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The agency licensed and supervised telecommunications operators, allocated radio spectrum in accordance with national and European Union regulations, and enforced rules to promote competition and protect consumers. It also provided guidance on interoperability and safety of communications networks and addressed issues related to radio interference and spectrum use. In addition to its regulatory duties, Ficora offered information and support to citizens and industry regarding telecommunications services and regulations.

In 2019, Ficora's regulatory functions were consolidated into Traficom, the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency, as part of a government reform to unify transport and communications regulation. Traficom inherited responsibilities for telecommunications regulation, spectrum management, and related consumer protections, continuing the regulatory mission previously carried out by Ficora. The merger aimed to streamline regulatory processes, improve coordination between transport and digital infrastructure, and strengthen Finland's regulatory framework for modern communications.