According to the study, it is usually not the best choice to connect the subscriber to the regional network with fibre optic cable. A better alternative is to decide case by case whether to use copper cable or radio technology. However, in new residential areas, it is wise to extend the fibre optic cable to house MDFs. In the future, digital television and electronic networks will also be channels for data transfer. The quality of available services and the possibilities to obtain a customer terminal influence the decision of whether or not to acquire access to information networks.
Some people are satisfied with an access at the working place.
Mobile telephone technology is also replacing the need for fixed access. However, fixed copper cable connections do exist and they will probably be used more in the future. The Finnish Parliament is now discussing a legislative proposal that would make it possible to lease the high band of the subscriber line. This is believed to reduce the prices of leasing and customer services. Technical and financial viability in Finland.