TeliaSonera

TeliaSonera was a telecommunications company that operated primarily in the Nordic and Baltic regions. It was formed in 2002 through the merger of Telia of Sweden and Sonera of Finland. The company provided a wide range of services including mobile, broadband, and television to both consumer and business customers.

The company's history traces back to the national telecommunication monopolies of Sweden and Finland. Telia, founded in 1853, was the state-owned Swedish telephone company, while Sonera, established in 1917, served a similar role in Finland. The merger aimed to create a stronger, more competitive entity in an increasingly liberalized European telecommunications market.

TeliaSonera was a significant player in its core markets, often holding dominant positions. Its operations spanned countries such as Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The company was known for its investments in mobile infrastructure and its efforts to expand broadband access.

In 2016, the company rebranded itself as Telia Company. This change reflected a strategic shift and a desire to present a unified identity across its diverse operations. The rebranding marked a new chapter for the organization, moving away from the TeliaSonera name that had been in use for over a decade.