Connectivity Ecosystem

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The Connectivity Ecosystem invites SMEs, large companies, and research institutions operating in the Tampere region that develop various connectivity technologies or products utilizing them. We accelerate the creation of new solutions by organizing networking events and bringing together key players in the field.

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Connectivity Ecosystem in brief

In the Tampere region, there is a strong focus on developing pioneering products and services within a globally scalable environment. High-quality wireless and fixed connections, such as 5G and LoRa, form the foundation for digitalization and IoT.

The Connectivity Ecosystem supports the development of new network solutions by bringing companies together and creating growth opportunities. Tampere is renowned for its expertise in wireless technology and its long history in developing mobile networks. Furthermore, the region leverages wireless technology in innovative industrial applications.

Tampere is renowned for its expertise in wireless technology

The Tampere region has built a solid foundation of expertise in developing data capabilities for mobile networks, with a particular focus on application perspectives.

Did you know that:

The world’s first camera phone, developed in Tampere, set entirely new requirements for the data transmission capabilities of mobile networks.
Tampere was among the first globally to participate in defining and developing mobile network data transmission technologies such as GSM data, GPRS, 3G, and Wi-Fi as early as the 1990s.
The first integration of Wi-Fi into a mobile phone (Nokia Communicator 9500) was achieved in Tampere.

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