Elisa vs Teliafor newcomers
Without a Finnish ID yet, Elisa is the easier start: its website says you can join without one.
Side by side.
What each one tells newcomers.
Without a Finnish ID yet, Elisa is the easier start: its website says you can join without one.
- Website in English
- Yes
- Customer service in English
- Yes
- Join without a Finnish ID
- Yes
Monthly plans need a Finnish personal identity code and a registered permanent address, plus a deposit (e.g. €100) if you have lived in Finland under two years; Elisa Prepaid needs no ID and is sold at R-kioski, S-group and K-group stores.
- Website in English
- Yes
- Customer service in English
- Yes
- Join without a Finnish ID
- Not confirmed
English phone service is on 020 690 400 (Mon-Fri 9-20, Sat 10-16); Telia Prepaid is sold at R-kioski, Prisma, Alepa, K-stores and online as an eSIM from €9.90.
The short answer.
Is Elisa or Telia better for someone new to Finland?
Without a Finnish ID yet, Elisa is the easier start: its website says you can join without one.
