Telia, Lyse to Combine Norwegian Mobile Radio Networks to Save Costs

Telia, Lyse to combine Norwegian mobile radio networks to save costs

Telia, Ice target savings with Norway RAN tie-up

Telia Norway agreed a deal with energy and telecoms group Lyse, which owns operator Ice, to create a 50:50-owned entity combining both providers’ mobile RANs, in a bid to save costs and improve coverage. Telia Norway stated the combination will result in a boost to mobile services across Norway, especially in rural areas, with operations expected to start in Q2 2026. The operator pointed to additional benefits including increased competition and…

Telia Norway and ice agree to create jointly owned mobile radio access network to improve national coverage and efficiency

Photo Telia Company Andreas Lind (IN BRIEF) Telia Norway and Lyse, owner of the mobile operator ice, have agreed to create a 50/50 jointly owned company that will combine their mobile radio access networks in Norway, with operations expected to start in Q2 2026, while both companies will continue to run separate core networks as independent competitors. The integrated RAN is intended to significantly improve mobile coverage, particularly in rura…