Liityntäliikenne
Liityntäliikenne is a Finnish term that refers to interconnection traffic between telecommunications networks. It encompasses the data, voice, and signalling streams that traverse the physical and logical interfaces that link separate service providers or network operators. In practice, liityntäliikenne enables customers of one operator to reach the services of another operator, forming the backbone of global mobile, fixed, and broadband communications.
The concept originated in the 1990s as countries liberalised their telecom markets. In Finland, the early 2000s
Liityntäliikenne is delivered through a variety of technical mechanisms. Core interconnects often use multiplexed fibre links
Regulators monitor liityntäliikenne to prevent anti‑competitive practices. In Finland, the Communications Authority and the European Commission
By ensuring seamless interconnection, liityntäliikenne supports network neutrality, fosters innovation, and provides end users with diverse