April 15, 2010 - Scandinavian operator Tele2 Sweden has launched a fixed line substitution service offering fixed telephone and internet access services via its cellular network and femtocell devices.

The new ‘Tele2 Hemtelefoni via mobilnatet’ gives the user a fixed telephone number (or alternatively, allows them to use an existing PSTN number) and usage of a femtocell box with internal antenna giving three times the signal strength of average cellular reception in the home.

Normal home phones can be used with the service. According to Telegeography, availability is within Tele2's 2G cellular footprint for voice telephony, and within its 3G coverage area for internet access.