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GlobalConnect Finland (GlobalConnect)

Digital infrastructure provider offering fiber-optic networks

globalconnect.fi

Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 1,900–5,000

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Latest news about GlobalConnect Finland (GlobalConnect)

In short: GlobalConnect significantly expanded its Nordic fiber footprint while undergoing leadership changes and divesting Norwegian and German B2C assets.

Company announcements

June 11 GlobalConnect

GlobalConnect divests its B2C business in Germany

NordConnect GmbH will take over the FTTH network serving Hamburg and Kiel areas, with transfer expected in H2 2026.

May 27 GlobalConnect

GlobalConnect appointed Soile Hammargård as Finland's Managing Director

She will start on 1 June 2026 and has previously worked as a procurement and supply chain management director.

May 5 GlobalConnect

GlobalConnectin CEO Martin Lippert leaves his position in September

Lasse Pilgaard, current CFO, will succeed him from 1.9.2026. The company reports 8 billion SEK in revenue for 2025.

May 5 GlobalConnect

GlobalConnect investors hundreds of millions to grow its fiber network in Finland

In 2025, revenue was 700 million euros, EBITDA grew 11.6 % and the network expanded at a record pace to over 100,000 households.

Media coverage

June 8 Advanced Television

Telenor to acquire GlobalConnect's Norwegian fibre business

The Norwegian Competition Authority has approved Telenor's acquisition of GlobalConnect's Norwegian fibre business for residential customers. The transaction is valued at NOK 6 billion (€0.5bn...

May 11 IT-Kanalen

Waystream wins procurement with GlobalConnect – new five-year framework agreement | IT-Kanalen

GlobalConnect is one of the leading providers of digital infrastructure and data communication in the Nordics and handles over half of all data traffic to and from the region...

May 5 DCD

GlobalConnect CEO Martin Lippert to step down in September

According to the Nordic fiber group, the transition comes after Lippert requested to step down from his role after 13 years in the role. GlobalConnect...

March 31 Telecompaper

GlobalConnect completes wavelength network expansion in northern Nordic region - Telecompaper

GlobalConnect has announced the completion of its wavelength network expansion in the northern Nordic region, boosting regional capacity and adding geographically diverse routes between major...

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