❌ Myth: Finnland’s mobile networks are slow and unreliable in winter.
✅ Fact: Finnland’s operators (DNA, Telia, Elisa) maintain robust networks year‑round. In fact, DNA recorded a median download speed of 135.95 Mbps in 1H 2025, proving excellent performance even in cold conditions.
❌ Myth: You need a Finnish personal ID to buy a prepaid eSIM.
✅ Fact: No, tourists can purchase a Finnland eSIM online with just a passport scan. Roami handles KYC digitally, so no local ID is required.
❌ Myth: 5G in Finnland is only available in Helsinki.
✅ Fact: 5G coverage extends to all major cities (Tampere, Turku, Lahti, Oulu) and many rural areas. DNA’s 5G Availability reached 77.1% nationwide in 1H 2025.
❌ Myth: eSIMs drain battery faster than physical SIMs.
✅ Fact: Modern smartphones manage eSIM power efficiently. The difference in battery drain between eSIM and physical SIM is negligible – less than 2% in typical usage.
❌ Myth: Finnland eSIMs are more expensive than local prepaid SIMs.
✅ Fact: Roami’s Finnland eSIM plans are competitively priced and often cheaper than tourist SIMs sold at airports. Plus, you save time by activating before you travel.