Published:  21.6.2021

The City of Pieksämäki and the technology company Digita Oy have agreed on utilising the city’s service properties for the development of future mobile networks. The City of Pieksämäki has various types of properties that can be used as base station locations for mobile networks.

The importance of digital infrastructure is emphasised as the requirements for functioning data connections increase. Smart properties are becoming more common and the traffic volume of wireless network connections used in real estate is increasing dramatically.

“It is essential for the city of Pieksämäki to ensure mobile connections that enable digitalisation development in the city. At the same time, we want to ensure that the mobile infrastructure is developed safely, taking property users and properties into account”, says Jukka Salovainio, Building Services Specialist at the City of Pieksämäki. “We wanted Digita as an expert and competent partner for the task. This allows us to focus on our core mission”, Salovainio continues.

“We are very pleased with the cooperation we are starting with the City of Pieksämäki. Thanks to it, we can now improve the provision of high-quality digital infrastructure to mobile carriers and other mobile network builders in the Pieksämäki area as well. In practice, this means that Digita will enter into agreements with operators and is responsible for all leasing and contract management related to telecom operations going forward”, Digita’s Chief Operating Officer Markus Ala-Hautala says.

Media contacts

City of Pieksämäki, Building Services Specialist Jukka Salovainio, tel., email:

Digita Oy, COO Markus Ala-Hautala, tel. +358 (0)40 054 9023, markus.ala-hautala@digita.fi

Pieksämäki, located in the region of South Savo, is an active and cosy town with parks. The town has nearly 18 000 inhabitants and is mostly known as a junction of railways. However, the view from the train window only displays a small part of the 440-year-old town.

Pieksämäki is a town where the business sector is looking at the future. Enterprises act as motors for the town’s development. Several enterprises have invested in new machinery and equipment with a strong belief in the future. Growing enterprises and growth-oriented companies are important as they employ and increase the vitality of the region. Technology and food industry, as well as trade and construction sector provide employment in Pieksämäki but most workplaces are in the wellness and care sectors. The educational organizations of the region also employ a lot of professionals of the sector.

Digita is a provider of digital infrastructure and services and the country’s largest independent owner of telecommunication masts. The company owns and operates Finland’s leading national terrestrial television and radio network, acts as a pay-TV operator for the antenna network, and develops future broadcasting services. Digita’s telecommunications services include private networks, indoor coverage solutions, telecommunications rooftop management services, as well as Internet of Things (IoT) and data center services. Services are provided to media companies, consumers, mobile operators, industry, infrastructure companies and property owners. Digita employs 180 experts nationwide.www.digita.fi