Mobile telephone bills important to young people - and they want better control
(Fornebu, Norway 21 June 2006): A survey carried out for Telenor by Opinion shows that young mobile phone users prioritise paying their mobile bill above, for example, a night out or buying snacks. More than a third of them also say they want better control over their mobile bills, so in response to this, today Telenor announced a new subscription called djuice control. June 14, 2006
New letter to VimpelCom shareholders
Telenor today found it necessary to send a new letter to VimpelCom
shareholders. This letter addresses the election of a new VimpelCom
Board of Directors at the AGM scheduled for 23 June 2006. The full
text is available at:
http://www.telenor.com/russia/news/20060614/teleonorletter20060614.doc
Contact:
Dag Melgaard, Vice President and Chief Press Spokesman Telenor ASA,
tel: +47 901 92 000, email: dag.melgaard@telenor.com June 14, 2006
Mobile phone music off to a good start
June 9, 2006
Telenor to launch second generation broadband
(Fornebu, 9 June 2006): On Monday 12 June, Telenor launches second generation broadband - built on ADSL2+ technology. Customers in both the Consumer and Business Markets will be offered up to 16,000 kbit/s broadband speeds from Telenor. Telenor also launches a Mini/extended coverage product, which will give even more people access to broadband. June 6, 2006
Telenor's letter to VimpelCom shareholders regarding election of Board members
(Fornebu/Norwau, 06 June 2006) Ahead of the upcoming annual general meeting in VimpelCom 23 June, Telenor has sent a letter to VimpelCom shareholders urging them to vote for Telenor's independent nominees to the Board of Directors, Jo Lunder and Larry Zielke. The letter, dated 5 June 2006 may be viewed in its entirety at: http://www.telenor.com/press/docs/2006/sh_letter.pdf. June 1, 2006
Telenor to support IT training programme for civil servants in Ukraine
(Fornebu, 1 June 2006) On Wednesday, the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy celebrated the opening of a high-tech IT laboratory sponsored by Telenor. The laboratory was opened as part of "Democracy and Public Service Capacity Building in Ukraine", which is a training programme for Ukrainian civil servants. May 31, 2006
Telenor Cinclus enters into agreement with Fortum
(Stockholm, 31 May 2006) On Wednesday, Telenor Cinclus, a subsidiary of the Norwegian telecommunications provider Telenor, entered into an agreement to deliver automatic meter reading solutions to the energy company Fortum. Over a period of ten years, the potential sales value of the agreement is more than SEK 2 billion. May 29, 2006
Strike at Telenor called off
(Fornebu, 29 May 2006) The 623 members of EL & IT Forbundet (Electricians' and IT workers' Union) at Telenor who were called on strike are now returning to their jobs after the parties reached an agreement late Monday afternoon. May 23, 2006
Annual General Meeting
(Fornebu, 23 May 2006) The Annual General Meeting of Telenor ASA was held today, Tuesday 23 May 2006, at Fornebu. All proposals on the agenda were adopted, cf. notice of the Annual General Meeting that was sent to Oslo Stock Exchange on 4 May 2006. May 22, 2006
Further Progress in Talks on Kyivstar Acquisition between Telenor and VimpelCom
Telenor Releases Detailed Separation Mechanism Terms May 10, 2006
To the editorial offices: Press conference in Stockholm cancelled
The previously announced press conference in Stockhom, scheduled for Thursday 11 May at 11:00 CET, is unfortunately cancelled due to unresolved details in the agreement. May 10, 2006
To the editorial offices: Ref.: Press conference in Stockholm on Thursday 11 May at 11:00 CET.
An inaccurate invitation to a press conference, to be staged by one of Telenor's subsidiaries, was issued on Wednesday morning. The invitation text referred to "an agreement with a total value of several billion Swedish kroner". We can confirm that negotiations are ongoing between Telenor and a Nordic public-listed company relating to a contract with a potential turnover of more than SEK 2 billion during a period of ten years. May 10, 2006
Strike at Telenor
(Fornebu, 10 May 2006): The EL & IT Forbundet (Electricians' and IT workers' Union) at Telenor has authorised a strike affecting approx. 455 of its members in Norway from 10 May 2006. The strike will affect various units of Telenor and Opplysningen 1881 (Directory Services) all over the country, but the bulk of the employees on strike are based in the Oslo/Akershus region. May 9, 2006
AGA signs major Nordic agreement with Telenor
(Fornebu, 9 May 2006): Gas supplier AGA has chosen Telenor to be its total supplier of telephony services for the company's operations in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland. May 5, 2006
Agrikjøp renews and extends communication agreement with Telenor
(Fornebu, 5 May 2006): The agricultural purchasing organisation Agrikjøp has renewed and extended a framework agreement with Telenor covering the provision of voice communication solutions. The agreement runs for two years and is worth over NOK 100 million a year. May 4, 2006
Results for the first quarter 2006: strong growth and higher profits
(Fornebu, 4 May 2006) In the first quarter of 2006, Telenor's revenues increased by 43 per cent compared to the first quarter of 2005, reaching NOK 21.9 billion. The underlying revenue growth was 15 per cent. Profit before taxes was NOK 5.9 billion. During the quarter, the total number of mobile subscriptions increased by 7 million, reaching 90 million. May 3, 2006
To the editorial offices: Telenor's annual report is available
Telenor ASA's annual report for 2005 is now available in electronic version on www.telenor.com/ir and www.telenor.no/ir. A printed version of Telenor's accounts and the report of the Board of Directors is available in Norwegian and English and will be distributed to Telenor's shareholders. May 2, 2006
Presentation of Telenor's first quarter results 2006
(Fornebu, 2 May 2006) Telenor will present its financial results for the first quarter 2006 on Thursday 4 May 2006 at 09:00 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. The figures will be published on Telenor's website at 08:00 CET. April 27, 2006
TELENOR ASA - Capital Markets Day, 24 May, 2006
April 21, 2006
PRESENTATION AND CONFERENCE CALL FOR JOURNALISTS, INVESTORS AND ANALYSTS TELENOR ASA - 4th MAY 2006
April 21, 2006
Biased mobile price regulations to continue
(Fornebu, 21 April 2006) The Ministry for Transport and Communications has rejected Telenor's objections to the Norwegian Post and Telecommunications Authority's (PT) decision relating to regulations of call termination charges in the Norwegian mobile market. This decision increases the already discriminatory practice in the Norwegian mobile market. April 4, 2006
Vodafone Sweden changes its name to Telenor
(Fornebu, 4 April 2006) With a common profile and a commitment to always keep the customer at heart, Telenor will now pose a serious challenge to Telia in the Swedish and Nordic telecoms markets. During the spring of 2006, Vodafone Sweden will change its name to Telenor and in the summer customers will start noticing the changes, as new offers are introduced. April 4, 2006
TV 2 Interaktiv and Telenor to broadcast all Tippeligaen matches live on the Internet and to your mobile phone
(Fornebu, 4 April 2006) On Tuesday, TV 2 Interaktiv and Telenor launch solutions that allow for an entirely new way to follow Tippeligaen (Norway's "Premier League") and Norwegian football. Together with Norsk Toppfotball (NTF), they now present fxt.no - the football portal which will become Norway's leading meeting place for those interested in football. April 4, 2006
Telenor and NTC to cooperate in Egypt
(Fornebu, Norway/Cairo, Egypt: 04.04.2006) Telenor announced Tuesday a partnership with National Telecommunications Holding Corporation (NTC) in connection with the third mobile license in Egypt. April 3, 2006
CMD 2006
March 28, 2006
Telenor controls 96.6 per cent of the shares in Glocalnet
(Fornebu, 28 March 2006) As the announced offer period for all outstanding shares in the Swedish broadband provider Glocalnet expires, Telenor now controls 96.6 per cent of the total shareholding in the company. In order to give latecomers a chance to take up the offer, Telenor has extended the offer period until 21 April, but will initiate the process of delisting the company as soon as possible. March 20, 2006
Telenor Proposes that VimpelCom Acquire Kyivstar for Cash
(Fornebu, Norway, Moscow, Russia and Kyiv, Ukraine - 20 March 2006) Telenor today proposed that Russian mobile operator VimpelCom acquire 100% of Ukrainian mobile operator Kyivstar for cash. Telenor believes that if the transaction is completed as proposed, it will be beneficial for Kyivstar, VimpelCom and VimpelCom's shareholders, as well as for Telenor's shareholders, and will create a framework for ending Alfa's attacks on Telenor's ownership interests in VimpelCom and Kyivstar. March 17, 2006
Telenor's 2005 tax cost reduced
(Fornebu, 17 March 2006) Telenor has today received a notification from the Norwegian Tax Authorities resulting in that Telenor, in 2003, realised a tax loss of approximately NOK 2.5 billion, in connection with a sale of shares in Telenor Business Solutions AS from Telenor Eiendom Holding AS, to Telenor Business Solutions Holding AS. March 16, 2006
Telenor proposes technical changes to Kyivstar Charter
(Fornebu/Kyiv, 16 March 2006) The Supreme Court of Ukraine has rejected Telenor's appeal of a ruling by Ukraine's Higher Commercial Court regarding the Charter of Ukrainian mobile operator Kyivstar. To ensure that the Kyivstar Board continues to function in accordance with the Kyivstar Shareholders Agreement following such ruling, Telenor has proposed technical changes to the Charter. March 15, 2006
Telenor to introduce flat telephony rates
(Fornebu, 15 March 2006) Telenor now introduces flat rates for ISDN and analogue telephony, along with new broadband and mobile telephony options at favourable rates. Telenor is changing its rates in an effort to offer customers even more attractive solutions, irrespective of which communications needs they have. March 14, 2006
Telenor sells its Inmarsat shares
(Fornebu, 14 March 2006) Telenor has today sold 21 165 518 shares in Inmarsat PLC at £3.78 per share. March 14, 2006
YIT enters into Nordic agreement with Telenor and Elisa
(Fornebu, 14 March 2006) Together with Finnish partner Elisa, Telenor has entered into an agreement with construction services group YIT for supply of Nordic communications solutions. For Telenor, the contract is worth an estimated NOK 100 million. March 14, 2006
Telenor's acquisition of Glocalnet AB approved by competition authorities
(Fornebu, 14 March 2006) On 8 February 2006, Telenor increased its ownership interest in Swedish broadband provider Glocalnet to 50.1 per cent. At the same time an offer was made for all outstanding shares in the company. The Swedish competition authority has now approved the acquisition. February 24, 2006
Norwegian Olympic Record
(Fornebu, 24 February 2006) Many people have discovered that the Turin Olympics are available on their mobile phones. Telenor has registered that Mobile TV has been accessed more than 200,000 times since the start of the Olympics and up until this Friday. February 21, 2006
Gives disabled people a better chance
(Fornebu, 21 February 2006): A survey reveals that Telenor's Handicap Programme (HCP) has succeeded in becoming a springboard for physically disabled people who want to enter into working life. February 17, 2006
Telenor to offer international top-up vouchers
(Fornebu, 17 February 2006) Telenor extends its offering to customers on RingKontant and djuice kontant subscription plans. Customers can now top up their accounts by buying prepaid vouchers when travelling abroad. February 16, 2006
Telenor - Fourth quarter and preliminary result for the year 2005 - significant growth continues
(Fornebu, 16 February 2005) Compared to the previous year, Telenor's revenues increased by 13.8 per cent in 2005, to NOK 68.9 billion. Profit after taxes and minority interests increased by 14.1 per cent, compared to 2004, reaching NOK 7.0 billion. Compared to the same period last year, revenues increased by 25.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2005, reaching NOK 19.5 billion. Also in the fourth quarter, the EBITDA margin before other income and expenses increased to 35.1 per cent. February 13, 2006
Presentation of Telenor's fourth quarter and year end results 2005
(Fornebu, 13 February 2006) Telenor will present its financial results for the fourth quarter and preliminary results for 2005 on Thursday 16 February 2006 at 09:00 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. The figures will be published on Telenor's website at 08:00 CET. February 13, 2006
Comments regarding VimpelCom's proposed acquisition of Kyivstar
(Fornebu, 13 February 2006) Key corporate governance issues have to be resolved before Telenor is willing to discuss a possible merger between VimpelCom and Kyivstar. February 9, 2006
Telenor is changing - launches new brand identity
(Fornebu, 9 February 2006) On Thursday, Telenor launched a new visual profile. A symbol of movement and change, the new logo signals the ongoing work of strengthening customer orientation in all parts of Telenor. The new Telenor brand identity also stands out in a competitive international market. February 8, 2006
Telenor holds 77.7 per cent of Glocalnet shares
(Fornebu, 8 February 2006) Telenor has during the day purchased shares from several large shareholders in Glocalnet for SEK 4 per share. Telenor now controls 77.7 per cent of the company's shares. Quotz Asset Management and Ventelo Sverige are among the shareholders that have sold their shares to Telenor. February 8, 2006
Telenor to provide nationwide EDGE coverage
(Fornebu, 8 February 2006) Telenor's GSM network has now been upgraded to offer EDGE. "This development means not just higher speed, but better coverage too. Telenor wants to provide the best coverage, which is why we're now proud to offer a mobile network that secures 3G services across the whole country," says Bjørn Amundsen, Director of Coverage. February 8, 2006
Telenor Commences New York Arbitration against Alfa for Violating Kyivstar Shareholders Agreement
(Fornebu, Norway and Kyiv, Ukraine, 8 February, 2006) -- Telenor has commenced an arbitration proceeding against Alfa Group subsidiary Storm LLC in connection with Storm's violations of the Shareholders Agreement relating to Ukrainian mobile operator Kyivstar G.S.M. February 8, 2006
Telenor to make offer for all outstanding shares in Glocalnet
(Fornebu, 8 February 2006) Telenor has increased its shareholding in the Swedish broadband provider Glocalnet, while also issuing an offer for all outstanding shares in the company, for a cash consideration of SEK 4 per share. February 7, 2006
SAS to prolong and extend agreement with Telenor
(Fornebu/Stockholm, 7 February 2006): Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) has prolonged and extended its communications agreement with Telenor until 2010. The new agreement has a total value of approximately SEK 350 million, and involves supply of all fixed and mobile telephony to the SAS Group in Sweden, Denmark and Norway for the duration of the agreement period. February 3, 2006
Telenor Supports Exploration of Potential Strategic Alliances Between VimpelCom and Ukrainian Mobile Operators
(Fornebu, Norway and Moscow, Russia - 3 February, 2006) - Telenor ASA today announced it would support cooperation - for example, a service provider agreement - between Russian mobile operator VimpelCom and Ukrainian mobile operators, including Kyivstar G.S.M. As a strong supporter of VimpelCom's expansion plans, Telenor also criticized Alfa-nominated Board members of VimpelCom for their failure to approve 2006 VimpelCom budgets for Russia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. January 30, 2006
Tax authorities appealed Sonofon tax case
(Fornebu 30 January 2006) Telenor has today been informed that the tax authorities have appealed the Appeal Court's (Borgarting Lagmannsrett) decision of 21st December 2005. The Court ruled in favour of Telenor in respect to the tax losses which occurred from the intragroup sale of shares in Sonofon Holding A/S. January 26, 2006
Telenor Commences Lawsuits in Russia
(Fornebu, Norway and Moscow, Russia, 26 January 2006) Telenor ASA today commenced three lawsuits in Moscow against Russian mobile operator VimpelCom, in which Telenor holds a 29.9% interest (26.6% of voting shares).
The lawsuits describe how shareholder Alfa Group, together with VimpelCom management, bypassed VimpelCom's Board, circumvented minority shareholder protections in VimpelCom's charter, and violated Russian law in connection with the acquisition of Closed Joint Stock Company "Ukrainian Radio Systems" (URS). January 24, 2006
President Musharraf thanks Telenor for contributions to Pakistan
(Fornebu, Norway 24 January 2006) On Tuesday, Pakistan's President, General Pervez Musharraf visited Telenor's headquarters at Fornebu, Oslo. The visit of President Musharraf coincides with Telenor Pakistan exceeding 2 million customers after less than 11 months of operation. January 24, 2006
Telenor will continue consolidating Kyivstar
(Oslo, 24 January 2006) Telenor strongly opposes a ruling by the High Commercial Court in Ukraine, which questions the validity of parts of the shareholder agreement between Storm and Telenor and the Charter of Kyivstar. The ruling has been appealed to the Supreme Court in Ukraine and will not affect Telenor's consolidation of Kyivstar. January 24, 2006
More than 2 million customers in Telenor Pakistan
(Fornebu, 24 January 2006) Less than 11 months after launching mobile communications services in Pakistan, Telenor Pakistan now exceeds 2 million customers. The passing of this milestone coincides with a visit from Pakistan's President, General Pervez Musharraf on Tuesday. January 20, 2006
Telenor picks Malaysia for Asia Pacific Research & Innovation Centre
(Oslo/Kuala Lumpur, 20 January, 2006) Global telecommunications leader Telenor today named Malaysia as the location for the Telenor Research & Innovation Centre Asia Pacific. January 18, 2006
President of Pakistan to visit Telenor
(Fornebu, 18 January 2006) In connection with Pakistan's President, General Pervez Musharraf's visit to Norway on 23-25 January, the President will pay a visit to Telenor on 24 January 15:00-17:00 CET. The President will participate in a Round Table Conference headed by Telenor's CEO and President, Jon Fredrik Baksaas. The Conference will also include 13 other top executives of Norwegian industry and commerce. January 17, 2006
Seven partners start up innovation company
(Fornebu, 17 January 2006) Norway is at the forefront of using wireless technology and mobile services. Recently, seven Norwegian companies entered into a new partnership called Movation AS in order to encourage more innovation in this field. The intention of the partners is that this should become an arena for creativity where experts from various professional backgrounds and disciplines can make use of their skills in new ways in order to secure innovation. The aim is to increase value creation through exports. January 12, 2006
Telenor sells 4.8 percent of Inmarsat
(Fornebu, 12 January 2006) Telenor has today sold 21 894 877 shares in Inmarsat PLC at £ 3.48 per share. January 12, 2006
Morten Tengs appointed new CEO of Telenor Satellite Services AS
(Fornebu 12 January 2006) The board of Telenor Satellite Services AS (TSS) has appointed Morten Tengs new Chief Executive Officer of TSS effective 1st of February 2006. Tengs replaces Tore Hilde who will be leaving the company at the end of January. January 10, 2006
Telenor strengthens in Asia and Europe - new Group Management members appointed
(Fornebu, 10 January 2006) Telenor's mobile commitments in Asia and Europe are becoming increasingly important to the Group. Telenor is therefore appointing two of its most experienced executives - Arve Johansen and Jan Edvard Thygesen - to head its commitments in these regions. Coordination across the Group's operations is also strengthened, as two new members are appointed to the Group Management. January 9, 2006
Leaves Telenor Satellite Services AS
Tore Hilde has today announced his decision to step down from the position as Chief Executive Officer of Telenor Satellite Services AS (TSS). In understanding with the chairman of TSS, Bjarne Aamodt, Hilde will remain at Telenor until the end of January. January 5, 2006
Acquisition of Vodafone Sweden completed
(Fornebu, 5 January 2006) Telenor has today paid EUR 994 million to Vodafone, thereby completing the acquisition of the mobile operator Vodafone Sweden. Including debt, the purchase price is EUR 1,035 million. Johan Lindgren will from today enter as CEO of the company. January 1, 2006
Record-high SMS and MMS traffic on New Year's Eve
(Oslo, 1 January 2006) More than 25 million text messages (SMS) and close to 1 million picture messages (MMS) passed through Telenor's mobile network on New Year's Eve. These are record figures, both for text and picture messages.
