Norway, with its varied and challenging geography, has utilised technology and telecommunications in remarkable ways. Its long, narrow shape, mountainous terrain and highly dispersed population have necessitated unique solutions for digital connectivity. These challenges have been met head-on, with Norway ranking among the world's most connected countries. The nation's remote Arctic territory of Svalbard, despite its isolation, has access to high-speed internet via undersea fibre-optic cables (Svalbard Undersea Cable System). The country has also heavily invested in renewable energy technologies, with particular focus on hydropower due to its numerous waterways. Norway's telecommunications and technology sectors are mature and advanced, with a high rate of digital literacy among the population and a strong governmental focus on digitalisation. High-tech, smart-grid solutions have been implemented in the electricity network, reflecting Norway's commitment to both technology and sustainability.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 3 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
Ice is a telecommunications company operating in Norway. It was founded in 2003 as Nordisk Mobiltelefon and is currently owned by Access Industries, a privately held industrial group based in the United States. It was originally a subsidiary of AINMT Holdings AB, a Swedish company, until it became an independent entity in 2009. Ice provides both mobile and fixed-line services, with a focus on the consumer market. The company has made significant investments to expand its network coverage and capacity in Norway.
Telenor Norge is a telecommunications company that operates within Norway. It is a subsidiary of the Telenor Group, a multinational telecommunications company headquartered in Norway.
Telia Norge is a major telecommunications company that operates within the boundaries of Norway. The company was established in the year 2000 as a result of a merger between Telia AB and Telenor ASA. Ownership of Telia Norge is under the purview of Telia Company, a Swedish multinational telecommunications company.