Telenor Cinclus to join forces with Skagerak Energi on new meter-reading technology
(Fornebu, 30 June 2005) Skagerak Energi is acquiring a share of Telenor Cinclus and enters into an agreement to offer its customers automatic meter-reading using mobile technology. Together, the two companies will be offering products that provide network owners and energy suppliers with currently updated data, and enable consumers to reduce their electricity costs. June 28, 2005
Canal Digital wins lawsuit against MTV
(Fornebu, 27 June 2005) In a lawsuit brought by MTV Networks Europe, the district court in Asker and Bærum has ruled in favour of the defendant, Canal Digital Kabel TV. The TV channel MTV will not be part of Canal Digital Kabel TV's Basic Tier after 1 July. June 27, 2005
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA to enter into agreement with Telenor
(Fornebu, 27 June 2005): Kongsberg Gruppen ASA has entered into an agreement with Telenor for the supply of mobile telephony. The agreement is of a three-year duration, and has a total value of NOK 55 million. June 22, 2005
New VimpelCom Board
(Fornebu, 22 June 2005) Russian mobile operator VimpelCom, in which Telenor holds 26.6% of the voting shares, announced its new board of directors following VimpelCom's Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Moscow on Wednesday. June 22, 2005
Telenor wins ICT contract with Nye Ahus
(Fornebu, 22 June 2005): The board of Nye Ahus has awarded Telenor, in close cooperation with HP and other partners, the contract for procurement and construction of ICT infrastructure to the hospital. The contract has a value of approximately NOK 280 million, inclusive of VAT. June 17, 2005
Norwegian football to the public thanks to Telenor and TV2
(Oslo, 17 Jun 2005) Norwegian TV viewers have been secured access to watch Norwegian football as a result of the sale of rights from the Norwegian Football Federation to TV2 and Telenor for the next four years. June 17, 2005
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu 17 June 2005) Telenor ASA has on June 16, 2005 purchased 500,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 51.94 per share. The transaction is part of the new buyback authorisation approved by Telenor's Annual General Meeting on May 20, 2005. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 26,605,700 shares, of which 20,191,700 shares were decided cancelled at the Annual General Meeting May 20, 2005. June 16, 2005
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu, 16 June 2005) Telenor ASA has on June 15, 2005 purchased 585,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 52.09 per share. The transaction is part of the new buyback authorisation approved by Telenor's Annual General Meeting on May 20, 2005. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 26,105,700 shares, of which 20,191,700 shares were decided cancelled at the Annual General Meeting May 20, 2005. June 15, 2005
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu 15 June 2005) Telenor ASA has on June 14, 2005 purchased 515,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 51.87 per share. The transaction is part of the new buyback authorisation approved by Telenor's Annual General Meeting on May 20, 2005. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 25,520,700 shares, of which 20,191,700 shares were decided cancelled at the Annual General Meeting May 20, 2005. June 15, 2005
Telenor welcomes Aker to Fornebu
(Fornebu, 15 June 2005) Telenor Eiendom (real estate) AS sells its "K3" site, situated south of the Telenor Centre, to the Norwegian company Aker. The parties signed the agreement Tuesday, and it implies that Aker's headquarters will be Telenor's closest neighbour at Fornebu just outside Oslo. The price is NOK 150 million. June 14, 2005
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu 14 June 2005) Telenor ASA has on June 13, 2005 purchased 190,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 51.29 per share. The transaction is part of the new buyback authorisation approved by Telenor's Annual General Meeting on May 20, 2005. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 25,005,700 shares, of which 20,191,700 shares were decided cancelled at the Annual General Meeting May 20, 2005. June 13, 2005
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu 13 June 2005) Telenor ASA has on June 10, 2005 purchased 355,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 51.25 per share. The transaction is part of the new buyback authorisation approved by Telenor's Annual General Meeting on May 20, 2005. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 24,815,700 shares, of which 20,191,700 shares were decided cancelled at the Annual General Meeting May 20, 2005. June 10, 2005
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu, 10 June 2005) Telenor ASA has on June 9, 2005 purchased 540,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 51.16 per share. The transaction is part of the new buyback authorisation approved by Telenor's Annual General Meeting on May 20, 2005. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 24,460,700 shares, of which 20,191,700 shares were decided cancelled at the Annual General Meeting May 20, 2005. June 10, 2005
Telenor refutes Alfa's false and misleading statements
(Fornebu, Norway, June 10, 2005) In a conference call with VimpelCom shareholders Thursday, Alfa Telecom made certain false and misleading statements that Telenor wishes to refute. June 9, 2005
Major contract with Norwegian health service
(Fornebu, 9 June 2005): Telenor has renegotiated and extended its current framework agreement for fixed and mobile telephony with Norway's five health regions. This agreement has an annual value of NOK 115 million, and will give the health enterprises access to a number of advanced services that will contribute to higher efficiency, simplification and cost reductions. June 9, 2005
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu 9 June 2005) Telenor ASA has on June 8, 2005 purchased 790,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 50.87 per share. The transaction is part of the new buyback authorisation approved by Telenor's Annual General Meeting on May 20, 2005. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 23,920,700 shares, of which 20,191,700 shares were decided cancelled at the Annual General Meeting May 20, 2005. June 7, 2005
Telenor to launch unique mobile guide at Nobel Peace Centre
(Fornebu, 7 June 2005) Telenor is one of the founding partners of the Nobel Peace Centre, and Telenor's information system mGuide is one of several key features of the partnership. mGuide users will receive information about the objects they find themselves closest to, automatically downloaded to their mobile phones. The first public demonstration of the mGuide system will take place at opening of the Nobel Peace Centre on 11 June. June 7, 2005
Telenor to launch new Nordic data communications portfolio
(Fornebu, 7 June 2005): On the same day that Norway and Sweden commemorates the dissolution of the union between the two countries, Telenor launches a new Nordic service portfolio of data communications services that will further strengthen communications in the Nordic region. June 7, 2005
Telenor to launch child pornography filter for mobile phones
(Oslo, 7 June 2005) With immediate effect, Telenor introduces a filter for mobile phones, limiting the access to websites containing images depicting sexual assaults on children. Telenor thereby assumes a leading role in the struggle against the distribution of child pornography, with a special focus on mobile phones. June 6, 2005
Telenor Resists Alfa's Attempt to Gain Control of VimpelCom
(Fornebu/Norway, June 6, 2005) Telenor ASA distributed a letter to shareholders of VimpelCom Monday, urging them to resist Alfa Telecom's efforts to take control of the Russian mobile operator. In the letter, Telenor, which owns 26.6 percent of the voting shares of VimpelCom, requests shareholders to vote in favor of Jo Lunder and Terje Thon, Telenor's independent nominees to VimpelCom's board of directors, at VimpelCom's June 22nd AGM. The full text of the letter is enclosed. June 6, 2005
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu 6 June 2005) Telenor ASA has on June 3, 2005 purchased 1,000,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 50.02 per share. The transaction is part of the new buyback authorisation approved by Telenor's Annual General Meeting on May 20, 2005. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 23,130,700 shares, of which 20,191,700 shares were decided cancelled at the Annual General Meeting May 20, 2005. June 3, 2005
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu 3 June 2005) Telenor ASA has on June 2, 2005 purchased 440,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 50.95 per share. The transaction is part of the new buyback authorisation approved by Telenor's Annual General Meeting on May 20, 2005. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 22,130,700 shares, of which 20,191,700 shares were decided cancelled at the Annual General Meeting May 20, 2005. June 2, 2005
International prestigious prize awarded to the Telenor centre at Fornebu
(Athens/Fornebu, 2 June 2005) On Thursday Telenor was awarded the prestigious Prix d`Excellence award in the office/industry category. The competition included buildings around the world, and the Telenor centre won over tough competitors such as Menara Telekom in Malaysia, Science Park in Hungary and the World Meteorological Organisation in Switzerland. June 2, 2005
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu 2 June 2005) Telenor ASA has on June 1, 2005 purchased 710,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 51.67 per share. The transaction is part of the new buyback authorisation approved by Telenor's Annual General Meeting on May 20, 2005. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 21,690,700 shares, of which 20,191,700 shares were decided cancelled at the Annual General Meeting May 20, 2005. June 1, 2005
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu 1st June 2005) Telenor ASA has on May 31st, 2005 purchased 559,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 51.74 per share. The transaction is part of the new buyback authorisation approved by Telenor's Annual General Meeting on May 20, 2005. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 20,980,700 shares, of which 20,191,700 shares were decided cancelled at the Annual General Meeting May 20, 2005. May 31, 2005
Telenor increases ADSL speeds for businesses
(Fornebu, Norway 31 May 2005): Higher speeds - same price. This will be the case when Telenor increases the ADSL speed for the business market from 1 July. Most broadband business customers will see their speeds doubled with no extra charge. May 31, 2005
Telenor to introduce Broadband Patrol
(Oslo, 31 May 2005) Surveys conducted by Telenor reveal that one in three is struggling to connect to the Internet, and that installation support is one of the key issues for customers who are considering acquiring broadband. Telenor is now addressing this situation by introducing a new Broadband Patrol to help new broadband customers connect to the Internet at a reasonable price. May 31, 2005
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu 31st May 2005) Telenor ASA has on May 30th, 2005 purchased 230,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 51.89 per share. The transaction is part of the new buyback authorisation approved by Telenor's Annual General Meeting on May 20, 2005. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 20,421,700 shares, of which 20,191,700 shares were decided cancelled at the Annual General Meeting May 20, 2005. May 30, 2005
Lower mobile prices in the business market
(Fornebu/Norway, 30 May 2005) Telenor is reducing its rate per minute for internal calls between a company's mobile telephones to NOK 0 (zero), and is implementing a maximum price for mobile data communications. The total price reductions will mean savings for business market customers estimated at NOK 50 million. May 26, 2005
NOK 200 million in price reductions from Telenor
(Oslo, 26 May 2005) Telenor's mobile customers in the consumer market are now offered price reductions worth an estimated NOK 200 million. In addition to a 50 per cent reduction on domestic mobile rates twelve hours a day on weekdays, and twenty-four hours a day during the weekends, Telenor also offers a number of other mobile services at reduced rates in the summer months. May 23, 2005
Telenor Will Defend Against New Claim by Alfa
(Fornebu/Norway, May 23, 2005) Three of Telenor's nominees to the Board of Directors of VimpelCom and VimpelCom itself have been named as defendants in a lawsuit brought by Eco Telecom Limited, a subsidiary of the Alfa Group Consortium. The suit is the fourth in a series of lawsuits aimed at undermining the corporate governance of Russia's second-largest mobile operator. May 23, 2005
Telenor acquires Bredbandsbolaget and Cybercity
(Fornebu, 23.05.2005) Telenor has signed agreements with the shareholders of Bredbandsbolaget in Sweden and Cybercity in Denmark to acquire the two companies for SEK 6.0 billion and DKK 1.4 billion respectively. "The acquisitions of Bredbandsbolaget and Cybercity strengthen Telenor's existing Nordic operations, and give Telenor a strong position in the fast growing Nordic broadband and datacom market," said Morten Karlsen Sørby, Executive Vice President in Telenor. May 20, 2005
Annual General Meeting
(Fornebu 20 May 2005) The Annual General Meeting of Telenor ASA was held today, Friday 20 May 2005, at Fornebu. All proposals on the agenda were adopted, cf. notice of the Annual General Meeting that was sent to Oslo Stock Exchange on 27 April 2005. May 18, 2005
Telenor and Swedish National Criminal Investigation Department to introduce Internet child porn filter
(Stockholm, 17 May 2005): Tuesday, Telenor and the Swedish National Criminal Investigation Department introduced a child pornography filter for the Internet. The filter will block access to Internet sites containing material that involves sexual abuse of children. May 6, 2005
Share buyback agreement
(Fornebu, 6 May 2005) Telenor has entered into a new agreement with the Kingdom of Norway, as the largest shareholder in Telenor, regarding share buyback. The agreement is a renewal of the agreement entered into between the parties 26 March 2004 and which expires 20 May 2005. May 2, 2005
Safe transition to digital TV: Telenor wants to build digital terrestrial TV network in Norway
(Fornebu, 2 May 2005) Telenor Broadcast has today reported an interest to the Ministry of Transport and Communications in building and operating a digital terrestrial TV network in Norway. The Telenor subsidiary Norkring currently owns and operates the national analogue terrestrial TV and radio network and wants to deliver the same services digitally. Canal Digital, also owned by Telenor, delivers TV services to close to 2.9 million households in the Nordic region via satellite, cable, and broadband as well as a digital terrestrial network in Finland. Canal Digital has experience from the introduction of digital TV in the entire Nordic region. April 27, 2005
Results for the first quarter 2005 - still strong customer growth
(Fornebu, 27 April 2005) Telenor's revenues in the first quarter of 2005 increased by 7.2 per cent compared to the previous year, reaching NOK 15.3 billion. Profit before taxes and minority interests was NOK 2,815 million, compared to NOK 5,033 million in the first quarter of 2004. "We are still seeing strong growth in our mobile operations, which currently generate 53 per cent of Telenor's total revenues," says CEO Jon Fredrik Baksaas. April 26, 2005
Telenor and Reitan Group to enter into Scandinavian agreement
(Fornebu, 26 April 2005): Telenor has entered into an agreement with the Reitan Group for supply of a Nordic data network to the Reitan Group's approximately 1,500 sales outlets, as well as 50 offices and warehouses in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. April 25, 2005
Telenor upgrades its Online ADSL offering: Higher speeds - unchanged rates
(Fornebu, 25 April 2005) Telenor upgrades its broadband offering to Norwegian residential customers, introducing higher speeds for all ADSL products, without changing its rates. This is done to meet Norwegian consumer demand for faster Internet connections. April 25, 2005
Presentation of Telenor's first quarter results 2005 and Capital Markets Day
(Oslo, 25 April 2005) Telenor will present the financial results for the first quarter 2005 on Wednesday 27 April at 0900 hrs Norwegian time/CET. The presentation, which will also be broadcast live over the Internet, will be held in Auditorium A, Telenor Expo Visitor Centre at Fornebu near Oslo. Telenor's Capital Markets Day will start at 1100 at the same place. April 24, 2005
Rejection of Ukrainian Deal Will Preserve Value in VimpelCom and Restore Strategic Development
(Fornebu/Norway, April 24, 2005) A decision by the Board of Directors of OAO Vimpel-Communications to reject the purchase of a Ukrainian mobile operator puts the company back on track to maintain shareholder value and effective strategic development, stated Telenor ASA spokesperson Dag Melgaard. April 18, 2005
Russian Supreme Court Accepts Telenor's Request and Helps Restore Corporate Governance in VimpelCom
(Fornebu/Norway, April 18, 2005) In response to a request filed by Telenor East Invest AS, the Russian Supreme Court today delivered to Telenor an order that will help restore corporate governance in VimpelCom, the Russian mobile operator in which Telenor owns 26.6 percent of the voting shares. April 18, 2005
To the editorial offices: Telenor's annual report is available
Telenor ASA's annual report for 2004 is now available in electronic version on www.telenor.com/ir and www.telenor.no/ir. The printed version will be available at the end of April or early May. April 13, 2005
Telenor Will Repel Illegal Assault on Russian Mobile Asset
(Fornebu, Norway, 13 April 2005) Telenor ASA has pledged to fight back what it regards as an unlawful corporate attack on OAO "Vimpel-Communications", the Russian mobile operator in which it holds a 26.6 percent stake of the voting shares. April 11, 2005
GrameenPhone in Bangladesh reaches three million mobile phone subscribers
(Dhaka/Fornebu 11 April 2005) Telenor's mobile arm in Bangladesh, GrameenPhone Ltd., celebrates another important milestone, reaching no less than three million subscribers. GrameenPhone started operations in Bangladesh in 1997. April 8, 2005
Paul Bergqvist to the Board of Telenor ASA
(Fornebu, 8 April 2005) On Thursday, Telenor's Corporate Assembly elected Paul Bergqvist to the Board of Telenor ASA. He replaces Einar Førde, who passed away in September last year. April 4, 2005
Telenor to reduce mobile charges for business customers
(Fornebu, 4 April 2005) Telenor reduces its mobile charges for its business customers from 1 May. The price reductions include both subscription charges and price per minute. Telenor's total reductions in subscription charges and price per minute will amount to approximately NOK 100 million on an annual basis. April 1, 2005
Biased mobile regulation in Norway
(Fornebu, 1 April 2005) On Friday 1 April, The Norwegian Post and Telecoms Authority (PT) issued a notification with proposals for new regulations of call termination charges in the Norwegian mobile market. The proposals involve a reduction in the termination charges on calls into Telenor's and NetCom's networks, but there will still be a significant gap between Telenor's low termination charges and those of other operators. The notification is part of the introduction of the new "ecom" legislation in Norway. The new charges, provided they are adopted, will take effect from 1 October 2005. March 31, 2005
New basic tier from Canal Digital
(Fornebu, Norway 31 March 2005) Canal Digital's cable TV customers will receive five more channels in their basic tier. The newcomers are: Disney Channel, The Voice, Star!, Showtime and BBC World. March 30, 2005
Telenor to launch broadband telephony
(Oslo, 30 March 2005) On Wednesday, Telenor introduces its broadband telephony product to the consumer market. Telenor now provides a full range of telephony services, and customers are offered traditional fixed telephony, mobile telephony and broadband telephony. March 30, 2005
TELENOR ASA - Capital Markets Day, 27th April, 2005
March 21, 2005
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu 21th March 2005) Telenor ASA has on March 18th, 2005 purchased 790,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 58,97 per share. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 20,191,700 shares. The transaction is part of a buyback authorisation approved by Telenor`s Annual General Meeting on May 6, 2004. March 18, 2005
If to enter into Nordic communications agreement with Telenor
(Fornebu, 18 March 2005) The general insurance company If has chosen Telenor as its overall supplier of communications services in the Nordic region. March 18, 2005
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu 18th March 2005) Telenor ASA has on March 17th, 2005 purchased 630,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 57,85 per share. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 19,401,700 shares. The transaction is part of a buyback authorisation approved by Telenor`s Annual General Meeting on May 6, 2004. March 17, 2005
OTRUM and Telenor Satellite Broadcasting sign contract for satellite broadband
(Fornebu, 17 March 2005) OTRUM, Europe's leading provider of interactive TV solutions to hotels, and satellite operator Telenor Satellite Broadcasting have signed a contract for the use of two-way satellite broadband. OTRUM will use the DVB-RCS service mainly to deliver films to hotels, but also to establish two-way communication with their installed systems within hotels. March 17, 2005
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu 17th March 2005) Telenor ASA has on March 16th, 2005 purchased 530,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 57,50 per share. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 18,771 ,700 shares. The transaction is part of a buyback authorisation approved by Telenor`s Annual General Meeting on May 6, 2004. March 16, 2005
Telenor launches 3G at Svalbard
(Longyearbyen/Fornebu, 16 March 2005) On Tuesday, Telenor opened its new mobile network UMTS in Longyearbyen at Svalbard. The network, which has been supplied by Ericsson, offers very high data transmission speeds, and will give Telenor Mobil's customers access to third generation mobile services (3G) such as video calls and mobile TV. March 16, 2005
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu 16th March 2005) Telenor ASA has on March 15th, 2005 purchased 230,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 58,07 per share. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 18,241,700 shares. The transaction is part of a buyback authorisation approved by Telenor`s Annual General Meeting on May 6, 2004. March 15, 2005
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu 15th March 2005) Telenor ASA has on March 14th, 2005 purchased 190,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 58,21 per share. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 18,011,700 shares. The transaction is part of a buyback authorisation approved by Telenor`s Annual General Meeting on May 6, 2004. March 15, 2005
Telenor opens mobile network in Pakistan
(Islamabad/Fornebu, 15 March 2005) On Tuesday, Telenor Pakistan opened its GSM mobile network for commercial service. Pakistan's President, General Pervez Musharraf, conducted the official opening by placing the first call through the network to Norway's Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik. Telenor won its license to build and operate a mobile network in Pakistan in April 2004. March 14, 2005
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu 14th March 2005) Telenor ASA has on March 11th, 2005 purchased 250,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 58,05 per share. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 17,821,700 shares. The transaction is part of a buyback authorisation approved by Telenor`s Annual General Meeting on May 6, 2004. March 11, 2005
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu 11th March 2005) Telenor ASA has on March 10th, 2005 purchased 500,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 57,22 per share. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 17,571,700 shares. The transaction is part of a buyback authorisation approved by Telenor`s Annual General Meeting on May 6, 2004. March 10, 2005
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu 10th March 2005) Telenor ASA has on March 9th, 2005 purchased 400,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 58,23 per share. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 17,071,700 shares. The transaction is part of a buyback authorisation approved by Telenor`s Annual General Meeting on May 6, 2004. March 9, 2005
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu 9th March 2005) Telenor ASA has on March 8th, 2005 purchased 300,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 58,15 per share. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 16,671,700 shares. The transaction is part of a buyback authorisation approved by Telenor`s Annual General Meeting on May 6, 2004. March 7, 2005
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu 7th March 2005) Telenor ASA has on March 4rd, 2005 purchased 440,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 59,38 per share. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 15,911,700 shares. The transaction is part of a buyback authorisation approved by Telenor`s Annual General Meeting on May 6, 2004. March 4, 2005
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu 4th March 2005) Telenor ASA has on March 3rd, 2005 purchased 900,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 59,57 per share. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 15,471,700 shares. The transaction is part of a buyback authorisation approved by Telenor`s Annual General Meeting on May 6, 2004. February 18, 2005
To the editors: Dag Vangsnes leaves Telenor
(Fornebu, 18 February 2005) Director of Communications at Telenor International Mobile, Mr. Dag Vangsnes, has chosen to leave his position at Telenor. He has been responsible for external and internal communications on behalf of Telenor International Mobile, with special responsibility for liaising with communication activities at Telenor's international mobile operations. February 16, 2005
Fourth quarter and preliminary results for the year 2004 - record-high customer growth
(Fornebu, 16 February 2005) In 2004, Telenor's revenues excluding gains increased by 14.9 per cent compared to the previous year, to NOK 60.8 billion. Net income increased by 14.6 per cent, to NOK 5.2 billion. "We have seen a record-high customer growth in several markets, which provides us with a good vantage point for future profit development," said President and CEO Jon Fredrik Baksaas. February 14, 2005
Presentation of fourth quarter and year end results 2004
(Oslo, 14 February 2005) Telenor will present their financial results for the fourth quarter and preliminary year end results for 2004 on Wednesday 16 February at 0900 hrs Norwegian time. The presentation will be a joint press and analysts presentation, held in the Auditorium, Telenor Expo Visitor Centre at Fornebu near Oslo. The figures will be published at 0800 hrs Norwegian time. February 14, 2005
Telenor to introduce Mobile Office with 3G
(Fornebu, 14 February 2005) As the first mobile operator in the Nordic region, Telenor today introduces a new version of the Mobile Office that supports 3G services, and the wireless data transfer technologies UMTS, WLAN and GSM/GPRS. Telenor's Mobile Office will finally turn laptop computers into truly mobile workstations with high-speed Internet connections. February 9, 2005
Telenor to introduce trainee programme
(Fornebu, 9 February 2005): On September 1st , Telenor will introduce a two-year trainee programme for young Scandinavian talents who are interested in an exciting future in telecommunications. So far the interest has been overwhelming More than 1,000 candidates from Norway, Sweden and Denmark have applied for the eight trainee positions. February 8, 2005
Write-down of Sonofon and provision for loss in Sweden
(Fornebu, 8 February 2005) In connection with Telenor's annual impairment test of entities containing goodwill, the market value of the mobile company Sonofon in Denmark has been assessed to be lower than the book value. This has led to a write-down of NOK 2.4 billlion, of which NOK 2.2 billion is goodwill. The enterprise value of Sonofon is NOK 7.7 billion subsequent to the write-down. February 8, 2005
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu, 8th March 2005) Telenor ASA has on March 7th, 2005 purchased 460,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 58,65 per share. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 16,371,700 shares. The transaction is part of a buyback authorisation approved by Telenor`s Annual General Meeting on May 6, 2004. January 26, 2005
Telenor to restructure Group Management
(Fornebu, 26 January 2005) In order to simplify and concentrate Telenor's efforts in the domestic markets and to secure the gains from the co-ordination of the Nordic activities in mobile and fixed communications, Telenor has decided to restructure its organisation and management. These changes will also underpin the continued development of Telenor as an international mobile operator. Initially, the restructuring will involve a concentration of Telenor's mobile and fixed activities in the Nordic region under one management. January 20, 2005
Telenor reduces Internet virus risk
(Fornebu, 20th January 2005) Statistics compiled by Telenor show that the amount of both spam and virus increased substantially in 2004. As Norway's largest Internet provider in both the consumer and business markets, Telenor has taken steps that are likely to reduce the scope of the virus problem in 2005. January 18, 2005
Management changes at SONOFON in Denmark
(Copenhagen, 17 January 2005)Jan Edvard Thygesen is taking on management responsibilities in the mobile company SONOFON while continuing to head up Telenor Nordic Mobile. Steen Jespersen is stepping down as CEO of SONOFON. January 3, 2005
Mobile network NTM-450 to close down
(Fornebu, 3 January 2005): On Monday 3 January, Norway's first fully automatic mobile network, the NMT-450, will close down. This marks the end of an era for Telenor and for the first generation of mobile telephony in Norway.
