Tele2 and Telenor, through their jointly owned network company Net4Mobility, are now taking a significant step as 5G becomes available to the majority of Swedes regardless of where they live. 5G coverage expands from 25 to 90 per cent of Sweden’s landmass and now reaches 99.9 per cent of the population.

The mobile network has been upgraded with new technology, more masts, and greater capacity. The activation means that 5G achieves much better reach and performance, especially in challenging terrain, indoors, and in sparsely populated areas. With today’s activation, 5G coverage now matches 4G coverage, which means the entire network in Sweden, from mountains to archipelago, is included. At the same time, the entire network is strengthened with better redundancy and more reliable connectivity.

“Going from 25 to 90 per cent land coverage in one step is a huge change. It means that 5G is now available across our entire network in Sweden, from the mountains to archipelago, providing our customers with more reliable and accessible connectivity no matter where they are. At the same time, we are laying the foundation for new services and solutions that can be developed on a robust and future-proof network,” said Elin Ovéus, Head of Networks at Tele2.

“Our mission is to build the network of the future that works where life happens, no matter where you live. Being able to offer 5G in places that have previously been hard to reach – in forests, mountains, basements, and rural areas – is an important step in creating a network for the future. We can now provide 5G coverage that reaches the most people and covers the largest area, for people all across the country,” added Sara Kebert, Network Expert at Telenor Sweden.

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