Sonera/Telia Merger Delayed

HELSINKI -- Sonera Corporation (HEX:SRA, Nasdaq:SNRA) and Telia wish to provide additional information on the status of the timing regarding the merger of the two companies and the commencement of the exchange offer to all shareholders of Sonera by Telia. The offering documents to be used in connection with the exchange offer are still being reviewed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission on a confidential basis. Shortly after such review is complete, Telia will publicly file the applicable offering documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission and commence the exchange offer. The exchange offer is expected to commence in September 2002. Sonera Corp. Telia AB