Just 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% of the population. The rapid rollout means Telia is delivering nationwide 5G coverage in Norway before any other operator, and opens up new use cases in acountry aiming to becomethe world’s most digitalized by 2030.

Today, 1.6 million 5G mobile devices are already connected to Telia’s network in Norway, with many customers accessing the internet solely through 5G wireless broadband.

5G’s Norwegian numbers tell their own story. In the Arctic city of Tromsø, to give just one example, the combination of 5G and 4G has boosted average download speeds by 375%, and mobile data usage is up by a remarkable 900% since 2019.

Stein-Erik Vellan, Head of Telia Norway: “A national 5G network is only the start of the future. We have many exciting projects underway, and we look forward to sharing more details soon.”

For both enterprises and mission-critical sectors, the speed, low latency, capacity and reliability of 5G can be transformative. For instance:

• Telia has delivered a private 5G network to Norway’s armed forces in which mobile traffic is separated from the rest of the national network, providing flexible and secure communication.
• Through a similar private setup, logistics giant Posten Bring has improved efficiency at its Drøbak site by connecting warehouse equipment – with large shelves no obstacle for 5G signals.
• This summer, Telia partnered with rescue services in Norway to test a battery-powered, satellite-connected 5G/4G base station that can be flown by drone, allowing quick restoration of mobile coverage after natural disasters or extreme weather.

Ericsson is Telia’s technology partner for the Norwegian 5G rollout. In parallel, Telia is upgrading its 4G network across the country, further increasing speed and coverage while doubling capacity.