Telenor launches IP telephony for large businesses
(Fornebu, 20 December 2004): On Monday Telenor launched IP telephony for larger businesses and for public administrative offices with internal data networks. In supplying the dialling tone over IP, Telenor has prepared the ground for future communications solutions, allowing businesses to decide the tempo for when they want to take up the new solutions. December 8, 2004
Pannon GSM has acquired a 3G license in Hungary
Budapest/Fornebu, Dec 8, 2004. - Telenor's mobile arm in Hungary, Pannon GSM (Pannon), has acquired one of the UMTS licences in Hungary, a "C" licence, for HUF 19 billion, equivalent to NOK 630 mill. The licence fee is payable with 5.5 billion HUF in 2004, and the remaining in three yearly installments. December 1, 2004
Telenor to launch 3G
(Fornebu, 1 December 2004) On Wednesday Telenor opened its new UMTS mobile network for commercial use. The network offers very high data transmission speeds, and Telenor Mobil's customers will have access to third generation mobile services such as video calls and Mobile TV. At the time of launch, the network covers 70 cities and densely populated areas in Norway. November 4, 2004
Telenor to adjust rates in the residential market
(Oslo, 4 November 2004) As of 8 November, customers in the residential market will have three different subscription plans to choose from. 670,000 Norwegian households could save money by choosing the subscription plan that fits their pattern of usage. In December, Telenor will also introduce a new and customer-friendly solution for customers who have Telenor as their overall supplier of home phone, mobile and Internet. October 29, 2004
Mobile Internet at NOK 5 per day
(Fornebu, 29 October 2004) As part of a campaign offer in November and December, customers of Norwegian Telenor Mobil will be offered Internet surfing at a maximum rate of NOK 5 per day. The offer applies for both post-paid and pre-paid customers with private subscriptions. October 27, 2004
Results for the 3rd quarter of 2004
(Fornebu, Norway 27 October 2004) Telenor's revenues excluding gains, increased by 16 per cent to NOK 15.6 billion in the 3rd quarter of 2004 compared to the 3rd quarter of the previous year. "This solid increase is due to strong customer growth in our mobile operations and the consolidation of Sonofon. In this quarter alone we have gained 2.2 million new mobile subscribtions in the consolidated operations - almost as many as we have in total in Norway today," says Jon Fredrik Baksaas, President and CEO. October 27, 2004
Telenor to increase its ownership stake in GrameenPhone to 55.5 per cent
(Fornebu/Dhaka, 27 October 2004) Telenor and the remaining partners of the leading mobile operator in Bangladesh, GrameenPhone, have entered into an agreement with the Japanese Marubeni Corporation to buy their entire 9.5 per cent stake in GrameenPhone. October 25, 2004
Telenor: Presentation of third quarter results 2004
(Oslo, 25 October 2004) Telenor will present their financial results for the third quarter 2004 on Wednesday 27 October 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. October 21, 2004
EDB, Telenor and IBM agree extensive technological collaboration
(Oslo, 21 October 2004) EDB Business Partner and Telenor have chosen IBM as partner for their forthcoming technology consolidation. EDB and Telenor have at the same time entered into agreements to concentrate a larger proportion of their technology purchasing from IBM. EDB and Telenor have committed to buy hardware, software and services from IBM totalling NOK 1.7 billion and NOK 300 million respectively over the next five years. October 21, 2004
Telenor sells Intelsat shares
(Fornebu, 21 October 2004) Telenor is selling its 4 per cent share in the world's largest satellite company, Intelsat for $129 million. The sale will give Telenor a book profit of around NOK 400 million (approximately $62 million). Yesterday, the Intelsat AGM approved the sales agreement involving today's shareholders selling their shares to private investors for $18.75 a share. Telenor has approximately 6.9 million shares in Intelsat. The settlement for the shares will be in cash, and is expected to be concluded around year end 2004. October 19, 2004
Telenor to advance ADSL rollout plans
(Oslo, 19 October 2004) Telenor has decided to step up its ADSL rollout plans, thereby ensuring that 90 per cent of Norway's population will have access to broadband by the end of 2005. Norway is in the process of becoming a leading broadband nation, and Telenor's enhanced rollout plans will serve as further confirmation of Norway's advanced position. October 8, 2004
Telenor and Easybits Software to introduce e-mail solution for children
Telenor and EasyBits are now introducing Magic Mail, an e-mail solution that facilitates parental control and helps children get familiar with e-mail as a means of communication. Magic Mail is the first e-mail programme for children, allowing even the youngest children to send text, pictures and voice. September 24, 2004
Telenor to introduce faster mobile services
(Oslo, 24 September 2004) This spring, Telenor decided to upgrade its GSM network with the so-called EDGE technology. All customers have already had their subscriptions upgraded with access to faster and enhanced mobile services. September 21, 2004
Telenor and KRIPOS introduce Internet child pornography filter
(Oslo, 21 September 2004) Telenor and KRIPOS, the Norwegian National Criminal Investigation Service, have introduced a new filter against child pornography on the Internet. The filter, which is one of the first of its kind, will prevent access to web sites containing sexual abuse of children. Telenor is responsible for the technical solutions and KRIPOS provides updated lists of web sites that distribute such material. September 21, 2004
The Starmap Mobile Alliance adds the Czech Republic to its footprint, signs Eurotel
September 16, 2004
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu 16 September 2004) Telenor ASA has on September 15, 2004 purchased 490,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 49.87 per share. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 14,939,900 shares. The transaction is part of a buyback authorisation approved by Telenor`s Annual General Meeting on May 6, 2004. September 15, 2004
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu 15 September 2004) Telenor ASA has on September 14, 2004 purchased 370,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 49.42 per share. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 14,449,900 shares. The transaction is part of a buyback authorisation approved by Telenor`s Annual General Meeting on May 6, 2004. September 14, 2004
International Passengers Want Mobile Phones in Flight, Research by ARINC and Telenor Shows
Nearly half of all international business fliers would prefer to travel on airlines that allow the use of mobile phones in flight. That is the emphatic conclusion from a survey of 1,200 international business and leisure travelers at two of the world's busiest airports - London Heathrow and Gatwick. The research was conducted for Telenor and ARINC Incorporated. September 14, 2004
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu 14 September 2004) Telenor ASA has on September 13, 2004 purchased 700,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 49.14 per share. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 14,079,900 shares. The transaction is part of a buyback authorisation approved by Telenor`s Annual General Meeting on May 6, 2004. September 14, 2004
Telenor's Research Prize 2004 awarded to Swedish pioneer
(Fornebu 14 September 2004) Telenor's Nordic Research Prize of NOK 250,000 has been awarded to Professor Claes Wohlin at Blekinge Institute of Technology in Sweden. He received the prize for his research on the quality and efficient development of software engineering, a field where he is ranked a leading international researcher. September 9, 2004
Telenor's Research Award 2004
When: 14 September CET 09:00 - 09:30
Where: Auditorium A, Telenor Expo, Fornebu September 2, 2004
Canal Digital provides access to Swedish terrestrial network
(Fornebu/Stockholm, 2 September 2004) Canal Digital, the Nordic Region's largest TV-distributor, now provides equipment, free of charge, to all its customers in Sweden, enabling them to access the TV channels in the Swedish digital terrestrial network. September 1, 2004
Reduced mobile charges for private and business customers
(Fornebu, 1 September 2004) Telenor reduces its mobile charges for both private and business customers. Telenor's total charge reductions will amount to more than NOK 200 million on an annual basis. August 23, 2004
Telenor acquires Tiscali's Norwegian branch
(Fornebu, 23 August 2004) Telenor has entered into an agreement with Tiscali to acquire the company's Norwegian operation. Tiscali AS has a total of 45,000 customers, including 18,000 ADSL-customers and 27,000 customers with dial-up Internet. Telenor will pay Euro 6 million for the company. The acquisition by Telenor is subject to the approval of the Norwegian Competition Authority. August 17, 2004
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu 17 August 2004) Telenor ASA has on August 16, 2004 purchased 155,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 47.42 per share. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 13,379,900 shares. The transaction is part of a buyback authorisation approved by Telenor`s Annual General Meeting on May 6, 2004. August 16, 2004
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu 16 August 2004) Telenor ASA has on August 13, 2004 purchased 280,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 47.18 per share. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 13,224,900 shares. The transaction is part of a buyback authorisation approved by Telenor`s Annual General Meeting on May 6, 2004. August 13, 2004
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu 13 August 2004) Telenor ASA has on August 12, 2004 purchased 340,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 46.83 per share. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 12,944,900 shares. The transaction is part of a buyback authorisation approved by Telenor`s Annual General Meeting on May 6, 2004. August 12, 2004
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu 12 August 2004) Telenor ASA has on August 11, 2004 purchased 435,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 46.58 per share. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 12,604,900 shares. The transaction is part of a buyback authorisation approved by Telenor`s Annual General Meeting on May 6, 2004. August 11, 2004
Telenor acquires the remaining stakes in leading Montenegrin mobile operator ProMonte
(Fornebu, 11 August 2004) Telenor has today completed the acquisition of an additional 55,9 per cent of the shares in Montenegrin mobile operator ProMonte. August 11, 2004
Notification to the Oslo Stock Exchange re purchase of own shares
(Fornebu 11 August 2004) Telenor ASA has on August 10, 2004 purchased 230,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 47.36 per share. After this transaction, Telenor ASA owns a total of 12,169,900 shares. The transaction is part of a buyback authorisation approved by Telenor`s Annual General Meeting on May 6, 2004. August 10, 2004
Ernst D. Thue new CEO in Conax
(Fornebu, 10 August 2004) Ernst D. Thue (56) is appointed new CEO in Conax. Thue has extensive leadership experience from both national and international companies, among others Esselte, IBM, Byggmakker and Telenor. His latest employment before joining Conax was with Ghana Telecom where he held a leading position. August 2, 2004
Telenor Press Service: (+47) 800 80 900
(Oslo/Fornebu, 2 August 2004) From 2 August Telenor launches a new telephone service for journalists: (+47) 800 80 900. The service will be available at all hours.
July 23, 2004
Results for the 2nd quarter of 2004
(Fornebu, Norway 23 July 2004) Telenor's revenues excluding gains in the second quarter of 2004 were NOK 15.3 billion. This is 16.1 per cent higher than in the corresponding period 2003. The growth in revenue is primarily related to growth in mobile operations and the consolidation of Sonofon in Denmark. Operating profit increased by NOK 1,127 million to NOK 2,739 million. Profit before taxes increased to NOK 2,662 million. July 21, 2004
Presentation of second quarter results 2004
(Oslo, 21 July 2004) Telenor will present their financial results for the second quarter 2004 on Friday 23 July, 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. July 9, 2004
Flat rate for all
(Fornebu, 9 July 2004) Canal Digital Kabel TV will adjust its prices to individual customers as at 1 November 2004, making the new standard rate NOK 167 per month. Under the new pricing system individual customers will see a price increase in cable-TV services, some will see a decrease and for yet others, the price will remain the same. July 7, 2004
AGA enters into Nordic telephony agreement with Telenor
(Fornebu, 7 July 2004) AGA/Linde Group has chosen Telenor and Elisa to be total suppliers of telephony services to the company's operations in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland. July 6, 2004
Notice to Oslo Stock Exchange
Tax authorities appeal Court decision
Telenor has today been informed by the tax authorities that they will appeal the Oslo District Court decision of 14th June 2004. The Court ruled in favour of Telenor in respect to the tax losses occurred from the intragroup sale of shares in Sonofon Holding A/S. July 1, 2004
SpareBank 1 and Telenor in agreement for complete telephony solution
(Fornebu, 1 July 2004) The Norwegian bank SpareBank 1 and Telenor have entered into an agreement for full supplies of telephony services, worth between NOK 130-150 million over three years. Additional to services and products from Telenor, the agreement also involves a collaboration relating to efficiency improvements of telecommunications services, which will result in considerable cost-savings for SpareBank 1.
