Telenor and Egmont join forces: Cartoons soon to be seen on your mobile phone
Telenor and Egmont have signed a strategic agreement to cooperate on the development of mobile multimedia services based on UMTS technology. The first services will be ready this year.
June 26, 2001
Reorganisation of Telenor
(Oslo, June 26, 2001) As of July 2, Telenor will be reorganised into four main business areas with a stronger focus on the business and consumer markets. The aim of the reorganisation is to simplify Telenor's relationship with its customers and to strengthen the company's core activities.
June 22, 2001
Mr. Tom Vidar Rygh elected new Telenor Chairman
(Oslo 22 June 2001) The Corporate Assembly of Telenor ASA has unanimously elected Mr. Tom Vidar Rygh as new Chairman of the Board. Mr. Rygh succeeds Mr. Eivind Reiten and assumes position with immediate effect.
June 21, 2001
Telenor seeking to acquire control of DiGi in Malaysia
(Oslo, June 21, 2001) Telenor, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Telenor Asia Pte. Ltd., today announced that it is seeking to increase its shareholdings in DiGi.Com Berhad ("DiGi"). Telenor presently holds 247 million ordinary shares in DiGi, or approximately 32.9 percent. Telenor has informed the Board of Directors of DiGi of its intention to make a Voluntary Partial Take-over Offer for up to a maximum of 210.5 million additional shares, increasing its total ownership in DiGi to 61 percent, the current maximum foreign ownership allowed by Malaysian authorities. June 20, 2001
Free ISDN Turbo from Telenor
Telenor is now giving its ISDN customers up to twice as fast Internet surfing, for free. With the help of optimum data compression technology, customers will be able to experience twice as fast Internet functioning with ISDN. Telenor Internett has upgraded its access nodes across the whole of Norway, which means that all ISDN customers will be able to surf much faster on the Internet.
June 18, 2001
Telenor's djuice (TM) becomes mobile service provider in Sweden
(Oslo/Stockholm, June 18, 2001) Telenor Mobile Communications has, through its subsidiary Zalto Communications AS, signed an agreement with Europolitan Vodafone to become a service provider in the Swedish market. Telenor will launch and promote a new mobile subscription for young people bearing the brand name djuice(TM).
June 18, 2001
Telenor Vision extends cable-TV activity in Sweden
(Oslo 18 June, 2001). Telenor Vision has purchased 91 percent of Seth's Kabel TV Förvaltning i Sverige AB, and 49 percent of Seth's BIT.com AB which, among others, includes the subsidiary company Seth's Antenn & Teleteknik. Following this purchase Telenor Vision will have 275,000 Swedish households as cable-TV customers. June 15, 2001
Jon Bing wins Telenor research prize
Telenor's Nordic Research Prize for 2001 was awarded to Professor Jon Bing at the University of Oslo. The NOK 250,000 prize was presented at Studiemøtet, the annual gathering for the electronic and computer trades, held in Lillehammer, Norway.
June 11, 2001
New Executive Vice President
John M. Hippe (41) has been named executive vice president responsible for communication in Telenor ASA, which includes maintaining contact with the markets, the community and the local authorities.
June 11, 2001
Telenor woos the young: A pocket-full of friends
Telenor is concentrating even harder on the youth segment by launching the new mobile subscription, OYO in the norwegian market. The subscription incorporates services that are particularly popular among youngsters. June 7, 2001
Telenor's ONP Report for 2000
Telenor's ONP Report (Open Network Provisions) for 2000 has been submitted to the Norwegian Post and Telecommunications Authority (PT). The ONP Report shows Telenor's annual returns derived from those products subject to concession. In 2000 the yields for fixed telephony and leased lines were at a similar level to 1999 while yields on mobile telephony were somewhat higher.
June 6, 2001
Telenor and SMART AB initiate a comprehensive ASP collaboration
Today Telenor Business Solutions and SMART AB, Northern Europe's leading company in electronic sales and distribution of travel services, entered into a collaboration agreement. Telenor Business Solutions is to develop an Application Service Provider (ASP) solution that SMART will then offer its Nordic travel agency customers at the beginning of next year. In addition, Telenor Business Solutions will take over the operation of SMART's central computer solution; an agreement with a market value of approx. NOK 200 million.
June 6, 2001
Changes in Telenor's Corporate Management
(Oslo, 5 June 2001) Mr. Jon Fredrik Baksaas has been appointed Deputy CEO of Telenor ASA. At the same time, Mr. Bjørn Formo is appointed Executive Vice President and member of the Corporate Management. June 5, 2001
Telenor to provide satellite communication for NATO's peace keeping operations
Telenor has been awarded a contract for the installation and operation of a satellite communication system connecting NATO headquarters in Brussels with NATO's peace keeping forces in Kosovo (KFOR) and Bosnia Herzegovina (SFOR). The contract's estimated value is approximately NOK 140 million for a period of three years. The network serving 17 locations with satellite and microwave communication will be in operation by the end of 2001.
June 1, 2001
Telenor and BT agree on future ownership in Telenordia
(Stockholm/Oslo 1 June 2001) Telenor and British Telecom (BT), who each presently own 50% of Telenordia, have entered into an agreement whereby Telenor will take over the company in Sweden. At the same time, BT will establish a new company which will build further on Telenordia's activities and supply CONCERT services (international calling and data communications). By doing this, Telenor is also released from their shareholder agreement with BT and can be a more active player in the Swedish market. June 1, 2001
Invitation to press conference in Stockholm today, 13:30 pm Telenor and BT agree on future ownership in Telenordia
June 1, 2001
Telenor - Telenordia
(June 1. 2001) Telenor confirms that the company is in negotitations with BT regarding Telenordia. An agreement is expected soon.
May 30, 2001
Telenor and VimpelCom to form new strategic partnership with Alfa Group for expansion of Russian mobile operations
Under an agreement signed today, Telenor and VimpelCom are forming a new strategic partnership with Eco Telecom (part of the Alfa Group of companies in Russia) to accelerate the planned regional expansion of VimpelCom's mobile operation in Russia. Eco Telecom will acquire strategic stakes in VimpelCom and its wholly-owned subsidiary, VimpelCom-Region, for a total of USD 220 million. Telenor will maintain its strategic voting stake of 25 percent plus one vote in VimpelCom through share purchases of USD 24,7 mill.
May 28, 2001
Telenor Media becomes the second biggest directory publisher in France
(Oslo, 28 May 2001) Telenor Media has purchased French Yellow Pages company Annuaire Phone Edition (APE), making Telenor Media the second biggest directory publisher in France. May 18, 2001
Regarding talks with SBC
(Oslo, 18 May 2001) Telenor has today sent the following notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange:
Telenor has decided not to continue the talks with SBC regarding SBC's stake in TDC (TeleDanmark) May 16, 2001
Telenor confirms that there have been talks
Telenor has this morning sent the following notice to the Oslo Stock Exchange:
There have been talks between Telenor and SBC Communications concerning SBC
Communications' stake in TeleDanmark, and such talks may or may not continue.
No further comments wil be given. May 14, 2001
Telenor and NRK join forces to enhance the mobile experience
Telenor Mobil and Norwegian state broadcaster NRKs telecom department are to become strategic partners. Norway's number one telecom operator and Norway's largest media company will cooperate in developing mobile services for WAP and the third generation mobile network, UMTS.
May 10, 2001
Telenor's Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of Telenor ASA has today approved the board of director's proposal for a dividend of NOK 0.30 per share. The dividend will be paid on Tuesday May 29, 2001 to shareholders as per May 10, 2001. From Friday, May 11, the Telenorshares will be traded without dividend.
May 9, 2001
djuice(TM) to be launched in New Zealand
djuice(TM), Telenor's mobile Internet portal, has signed an agreement with Telecom Mobile Ltd. in New Zealand to become the operator's mobile Internet portal. Telecom Mobile Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the incumbent, Telecom New Zealand. Telecom Mobile Ltd. is the market leader with approx. 1,2 mill. subscribers and a market share of about 60 percent.
May 9, 2001
Telenor-alliance enters into a billion agreement with DnB
(Oslo 09.05.01) Telenor and EDB Business Partner have today entered into a letter of intent with the bank DnB - Den norske Bank regarding the acquisition and management of the bank's total operations regarding information and communication technology (ICT). for the parties involved, this represents a combined turnover amounting to NOK 3.0 billion over a 5-year period. May 9, 2001
Record Profits for Telenor
During the first quarter of 2001, the Telenor Group achieved record pre-tax profits amounting to NOK 10,666 million, derived from profits from the sale of the group's interests in VIAG Interkom. Telenor's operations during the first quarter were characterised by continued strong growth. Allowing for sales gains, operating revenues increased by NOK 1,407 million, or 16.9 percent compared with the corresponding period last year.
May 3, 2001
Telenor adds almost two million mobile phone numbers to Internet telephone directory
It is now possible to search for mobile phone numbers on the Internet, free of charge. Telenor Media has made 1.9 million mobile numbers available on the website Telefonkatalogen.no. Altogether it is now possible to search in 5.6 million records in the Internet telephone directory.
May 2, 2001
Widerøe Flyveselskap enters into ASP contract with Telenor
(Oslo, May 2, 2001) Telenor Business Solutions has entered into a three-year contract with Widerøe Flyveselskap to take over management of the company's IT systems. The contract will be based on ASP (Application Service Provider) technology. This entails that Telenor Business Solutions will take over operational responsibility for the IT systems used by 1200 employees and 33 offices and stations in Norway with a solution that will encompass around 750 ASP connection points.
April 20, 2001
Telenor’s annual report for 2000 available
(Oslo, 20 April 2001)The annual report for 2000 is now avaliable on the Internet. New features in this edition of the report include some tables and financial analysis being available in Excel worksheet format, intended for the use of analysts and investors. April 19, 2001
Telenor first with local- based mobile services:
Now your mobile phone knows where it is
Telenor will be the first mobile operator in Norway to launch local-based mobile services which offers information based on a user’s geographical location. The first service to be offered will be the location service Hvor.no available through djuice.no.
April 19, 2001
Sale of ESAT stake
(Oslo 19 April 2001)Telenor has completed its sale of its 49.5 per cent stake in Esat Digifone, and the transaction was settled according to notice of 06.02.01. The proceeds from the sale was about NOK 10,8 billion, providing an accounting profit of approx. NOK 10,1 before tax. After the settlement, Telenor’s net interest bearing debt is approximately NOK 10 billion.
April 9, 2001
Nextra and GRIC offer roaming service in over 90 countries
(Oslo, 9 April 2001)Nextra, the Telenor owned pan-European communication service provider (CSP) has joined forces with remote access provider GRIC Communications, in an effort to make global remote Internet solutions available to business customers worldwide. This service enables a user to connect to any network (including the Internet), using a local connection from anywhere in the world. The high quality, fast connections will be charged at low local rates and can be coupled with a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to create a secure remote connection to a company Intranet. The main advantages to a customer are significant cost savings in addition to high mobility. April 4, 2001
Telenor strengthens its efforts directed at customers and the market
(Oslo, 4 April 2001) Telenor is currently planning certain organisational changes with the aim of strengthening its profile as a customer-orientated, innovative company, fully adapted to the telecommunications and IT markets of the future. The focus of the company’s business activities will be further intensified, giving better defined core areas. March 30, 2001
Telenor transmits two Chinese TV-channels in Europe
ColourSat, a business unit within Telenor Broadband Services, shall distribute two Chinese TV-channels via satellite to TV-viewers all over Europe. The two channels, CCTV-4 and CCTV-9, will be added to ColourSat's rapidly expanding line-up of multi-cultural and thematic channels. CCTV-4 and CCTV-9 will be distributed via Telenor's satellite platform on 1 degree west (1°W). Both channels are available today for viewing in Europe and will be encrypted and commercially launched in October 2001.
March 30, 2001
Telenor introduces share-based option schemes for employees and management
The board of Telenor ASA has decided to introduce an option scheme for management and key personnel, as well as a share scheme for employees. The schemes are to be implemented to ensure activities focus on the shareholder and to make it easier for Telenor to recruit and retain capable management and other key personnel. The entire option scheme will involve an annual distribution of some 3,000,000 share options.
March 27, 2001
Telenor to Acquire COMSAT Mobile Communications from Lockheed Martin Global Telecommunications
OSLO, Norway/BETHESDA, Maryland, USA, 27 March 2001 -- Telenor of Norway (NASDAQ:TELN; OSE:TEL) and Lockheed Martin Global Telecommunications (LMGT) today announced that Telenor will acquire LMGT’s COMSAT Mobile Communications operations for US$116.5 million in cash. The acquisition, which positions Telenor as a major global satellite mobile operator, is subject to regulatory approvals. March 21, 2001
Telenor to expand European ASP sales
Telenor announced today at the important data and telecommunications fair CeBit in Hannover that it will expand sales of its ASP platform Login to 13 new European countries, in addition to the existing sales in Scandinavia.
March 19, 2001
Telenor hosts press conference at CeBit, Wednesday March 21st
Telenor invites the press to a press conference at the international trade fair CeBit in Hannover, Wednesday 21st of March, where the two business units Nextra and Telenor Business Solutions will present their joint efforts in the European ASP market and give a demonstration of the next generation ASP platform.
March 14, 2001
djuice and Nokia co-operate in development of mobile Internet solutions
(Oslo, 14 March 2001) Telenor’s mobile Internet portal, djuice™, and Nokia have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) stipulating their co-operation on future mobile Internet platform solutions. The two companies will draw on each others expertise to secure the best and most user friendly mobile Internet services and solutions for the future. The agreement will include the establishment of a joint service creation center in djuice’s premises in Oslo. March 7, 2001
Telenor and the Norwegian Postal Service launch a joint company for electronic ID and digital signature
Telenor and the Norwegian Postal Service are set to form a fusion between the two companies Telenor ZebSign AS and ErgoSign AS. The new company, ZebSign, will offer secure electronic ID and digital signatures. March 6, 2001
Telenor, Ericsson Norway and Birdstep join forces over speedy mobile services
(Oslo, March 6, 2001) Telenor Mobil, Ericsson AS and Birdstep are set to develop technology that will enable extremely rapid downloading of large volumes of information to mobile terminals. Testing is due in the course of the year. March 5, 2001
Telenor Broadband Services continues to build on operations in Sweden
(Oslo, March 5, 2001) Telenor Broadband Services AS is establishing its own company in Stockholm to strengthen its position within broadband access in the Nordic region. Per Tengblad, today the CEO of Canal Digital, will head the company. Telenor Broadband Services AB will be in operation from May 1, 2001. The company will co-operate with Swedish companies with broadband access. The company will also contribute to create business opportunities for other Telenor companies in the Swedish market. March 5, 2001
Telenor aquires SAIT Communications from SAIT-STENTO
(Oslo/Brussels, 05.03.2001)Telenor will aquire SAIT Communications from SAIT-STENTO for EUR 22.94 million. The aquisition strengthens Telenor’s position as a major player in the global satellite mobile communication industry. February 28, 2001
Telenor reduces mobile rates
Effective from April 3rd, Telenor will reduce the rates for all its mobile customers. It is primarily the rates on calls to other operators’ networks in Norway which will be reduced. February 23, 2001
Telenor Internett launches multimedia portal: iCanal.no
(Oslo, 23 February 2001)Telenor Internett today launches a new multimedia portal, iCanal.no. The portal will be at the forefront of the development of multimedia content on the Internet, focusing on streaming and other multimedia content within the entertainment sector. The next 100 days iCanal will among other things carry live transmissions of the Norwegian version of the “Big Brother” show. February 21, 2001
Telenor and Nokia sign UMTS contract
Telenor Mobil has entered into a contract with Nokia under which Nokia will supply radio equipment for the development of Telenor Mobil’s UMTS network for third-generation mobile communication in Norway.
February 16, 2001
Preliminary annual results from Telenor
(Oslo 16 February 2001) Telenor’s operating revenues in 2000 increased by NOK 4.077 million to NOK 37.644 million. This is 12.1 per cent higher than the year before. ”This growth is very gratifying and shows that we have succeeded in achieving our goal of turning Telenor into a growth company,” says Telenor’s president and CEO, Tormod Hermansen. February 14, 2001
Big Brother to be distributed by Telenor on TV and the Internet
Canal Digital, Telenor Avidi and Telenor Internet will enable you to follow what is happening in the Big Brother House 24 hours a day – both on TV and the Internet. February 14, 2001
Press conference: Presentation of Telenor’s annual results
Telenor extends an invitation to a presentation of the company’s preliminary annual results for 2000.
February 7, 2001
Nextra AS acquires 50 per cent of digitoday ASA
Nextra AS has to day signed a letter of intent with Segmentor ASA regarding the purchase of the company’s shares in digitoday ASA, which stand at 35.6 per cent. In addition, a second letter of intent has been signed by Nextra and digitoday concerning a private share offering that would result in Nextra becoming the majority shareholder in digitoday, with a 50.6 per cent holding.
February 7, 2001
Telenor Media acquires Ukrainian directory publisher
Telenor Media has acquired one of the leading Ukranian directory publishers, «Josef Keller GmbH & Co. Verlags-KG Yellow Pages Ukraine Branch Enterprise».
February 6, 2001
Telenor pays premium for completed share issuance and public listing
Telenor and the Norwegian Ministry of Commerce have today decided to pay an additional premium of NOK 23.5 million for the completion of Telenor’s share issuance and public listing.
February 6, 2001
Telenor to make profit of approx. NOK 10.1 billion in Esat option
(Oslo, 6 February 2001) Telenor has informed British Telecommunications plc (BT) that the company will exercise its option to divest Telenor’s 49.5 per cent stake in the Irish mobile company Esat Digifone to BT. The transaction, which is expected to be completed during March this year, will give Telenor a pre-tax profit of approx. NOK 10.1 billion. February 2, 2001
Nextra strengthens European presence by including UK based Norsk Data, XTML and CIX
Nextra, the European communications service provider (CSP), owned by Telenor, today announced the inclusion of three UK units: Norsk Data - the leading provider of application service provision (ASP), IT and data communications services, XTML - the specialist provider of secure Internet hosting and ASP and CIX - the Internet business solutions specialist.
February 1, 2001
Telenor launches GPRS without subscription
On 1 February, Telenor launches their new mobile system, the GPRS (General Packet Radio Service). With GPRS, you pay only for what you use, and there is no subscription fee for the service. January 30, 2001
Telenor is developing next generation ASP Platform
January 26, 2001
Telenor Global Services launch new Nordic broadband network
On the 26th of January, Telenor Global Services will launch its new broadband network, Telenor Nordic Ring. This will enable Nordic customers to connect to customers in other European and US towns and cities on extremely competitive terms.
January 24, 2001
Nextra launches mobile Internet solution
Nextra, Telenor's Internet subsidiary, today presented its new mobile Internet concept for the business market. The launch marks an important step towards realization of the company’s CSP-strategy January 23, 2001
Possible listing of Telenor Media
(Oslo, 23 January 2001) Telenor's board of directors decided Tuesday to begin preparations for a possible public listing of Telenor Media AS, Telenor's subsidiary for directory services. A final decision regarding the listing will be made at a later date. January 18, 2001
NOTIFICATION TO OSE AND NASDAQ
SALE OF VIAG STAKE January 11, 2001
Telenor’s DJuice(TM) in partnership with mobile Internet game developer Triggerduck
(Oslo, January 11, 2001) Telenor’s mobile Internet portal, DJuice, has joined a strategic partnership with Triggerduck Entertainment Engineering. Telenor Mobile Communications has simultaneously acquired 33,5 % of the company. Triggerduck is a developer of games for mobile devices. January 9, 2001
Telenor to sell Norcom Networks to Wireless Matrix
(Oslo/Toronto, January 9, 2001) Telenor Mobile Communications AS (TMC) has signed an agreement to sell Norcom Networks Corporation (of which TMC owns approximately 90 percent) to the Canadian listed company Wireless Matrix Corporation. Consideration for the transaction is a maximum of 15,461,647 common shares of Wireless Matrix, which number of shares may be reduced in the discretion of Wireless Matrix through the payment of up to $18 million USD in cash. January 3, 2001
Telenor carries out price reductions, but postpones start-up subscription price hikes
Telenor will carry out the notified price reductions as of the new year, but will postpone the planned price hikes for start-up subscriptions for fixed lines and mobile networks until 1 March of this year. In this way, Telenor will comply with the Norwegian requirement of a two-month prior notice for price increases.
