Four years after switching on Norway’s first 5G base stations in the town of Lillestrøm, Telia’s 5G network now covers close to 99 per cent of the population. Telia says it is now delivering nationwide 5G coverage in Norway before any other operator, and opens up new use cases in a country aiming to become […]

Streaming subscriptions with ads continue to show strong growth in Norway during autumn 2024. The low price seems to appeal to an increasing number of households, both in Norway and across the Nordic region, according to research from Mediavision. Nearly 600,000 households in Norway report having at least one paid streaming subscription with ads – […]

Juniper Networks, a specialist in secure, AI-Native Networking, has announced that the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) has selected Juniper to provide a brand-new MPLS-based, automated Wide-Area Network (WAN) for the national broadcaster’s move to an IP-based network infrastructure. Across three national TV channels, 14 radio stations and a digital services platform, NRK is Norway’s public […]

FreeWheel, the tech platform for the video advertising industry, and TV 2, the Norweigan commercial broadcaster, have announced a partnership that will enable TV 2 to scale its monetisation strategies. The collaboration will empower the media company to increase operational efficiency while implementing FreeWheel’s technology to maintain high standards of data privacy. It will also […]

Rakuten TV – the European streaming platforms – is now available on Altibox, the Norweigan ISP and television service provider. Rakuten TV’s app is now integrated into Altibox’s set-top boxes allowing users to watcg two services tailored to various viewing preferences: Free: More than 600 movies on demand supported by advertisements (AVOD). A vast library […]

SPI International, a Canal+ company specialising in operating multiple channels and digital products worldwide, has expanded its Dizi channel and Dizi on-demand content to the markets of Denmark, Norway and Finland. Following its debut in Sweden earlier this year, SPI International continues to strengthen its presence in the Nordic region, bringing Turkish dramas to an […]

Following its acquisition by Space Norway Group in January, Telenor Satellite will now be recognised by its new name, Space Norway. Space Norway provides critical satellite services to governments, commercial maritime, land-based industries, and major broadcasters. With a portfolio of satellites, submarine cables and teleport infrastructure, the company serves clients throughout Europe, the Arctic, the […]

Telenor Group’s Board of Directors has appointed Benedicte Schilbred Fasmer as new President & CEO. Sigve Brekke is stepping down on December 1st after more than 9 years as President & CEO of Telenor. “The board has been looking for the most qualified candidate to lead Telenor and we are pleased that Benedicte Schilbred Fasmer […]

Telenor, the multinational telco headquartered in Norway, reports it showed “good momentum” going into the first quarter with top-line growth in both the Nordics and Asia. “The first quarter was yet another solid quarter for Telenor. We continue to develop security services to protect our customers against digital attacks, and we see that it is […]