Telia has agreed a long-term partnership with Sweden’s largest train operator SJ to deliver high-quality communications services covering SJ’s entire operations and train fleet. The comprehensive agreement, which includes mobile connectivity, Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and a crisis management platform, is intended to ensure robust and reliable communications at all times for a critical pillar in Sweden’s transport infrastructure.
Under the agreement, Telia will deliver mobile connectivity across SJ’s complete footprint, including on-board Wi-Fi for all trains travelling through the Nordic region and to and from Germany, as well as mobile devices.
Furthermore, Telia’s advanced IoT solutions will connect SJ’s systems and collect real-time data to support more efficient and sustainable train operations.
In the event of an incident, Telia’s scalable and free-standing crisis management platform will provide SJ with access to fast and secure communications, along with additional key functions.
Fredrik Stenberg, Chief Commercial Officer & Head of B2B, Telia Sweden: “We’re proud that SJ has put their trust in Telia’s unique and robust infrastructure to strengthen their critical operations. This agreement is about reliability just as much as technology. Connectivity simply needs to work, and Telia will deliver on our responsibilities.”
Henri Caddeo, Chief Information Officer, SJ: “Our operations are defined by a high level of digitalization, so it’s crucial to have a partner that can offer stable connectivity and excellent coverage throughout the country. For this reason, we’re very pleased with this agreement with Telia. Our employees will be able to get the most from our digital systems and provide customers with the service they expect – on every SJ train in Sweden.”
Telia’s Swedish mobile network has been named the best in the country for five years in a row by the independent benchmarking organization umlaut, most recently in 2024. The company’s 5G network covers more than 99% of Sweden’s population.
