ookla: ‘telenor has the fastest mobile network in the world’
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Doug Suttles, CEO of Ookla, announce that Telenor Norway has the fastest mobile network in the world. Photo: Martin Fjellanger
Aug 28, 2018 16:05 BST
Ookla: ‘Telenor has the fastest mobilenetwork in the world’
(Fornebu, 28 August 2018) Telenor Norway has the fastest mobile network inthe world, according to Ookla, which analyses the speeds from testsconducted by mobile customers.
If you have ever tried to check the speed of either your broadband or mobileInternet connection then you have most probably used Speedtest® byOokla®. Recent measurements in Q2 2018 carried out using the Speedtest
app show that Telenor has the world’s fastest mobile network.
Doug Suttles, CEO of Ookla, comments on the result:
”When one considers the sheer number of networks on any continent, letalone on the whole planet, this accomplishment is truly staggering. TelenorNorway has set the standard that other mobile operators should strive for.”
Genuine measurements from genuine users
Approximately 120, 000 speed tests were carried out in Norway during thesecond quarter this year. The fact that Telenor’s mobile customersthemselves have tested the speed under conditions they normally use theirmobile phones, makes these tests extra valuable and reliable. The averagespeed from all these measurements are then compared with figures for othermobile operators from around the world.
Berit Svendsen, CEO of Telenor Norway and EVP of Telenor’s ScandinaviaCluster, says that the result is a milestone in Norwegian mobile history andserves as a powerful source of inspiration.
”We’re talking about millions of measurements conducted in almost everycountry on the planet. When you consider that Norwegian mobile users live ina long and narrow country with a challenging topography, we are particularlyproud. We have followed our ambitious expansion plans and we will continueto do so,” says Svendsen.
Customers pushing for more
Norway is a long and narrow country broken up by high mountains and deepfjords. At the same time, Norwegians build their homes and cabins well offthe beaten path but still have the same high expectations when it comes tomobile coverage. This makes the expansion of mobile coverage a challengingtask.
Berit Svendsen believes that ambitious goals, a unique roll-out strategy andlong-term investment are the reasons why Telenor’s mobile network inNorway now is world number one.
”Our customers are pushing us to give them the best mobile experiencepossible - they expect services to work all the time regardless of where theyhappen to be. Telenor invests more than NOK 4 billion into its network on anannual basis.Our tech specialists have been working very hard on the 4Gupgrade, which is almost complete, and we are well underway with ourpreparations for 5G. The mobile adventure continues”, says Berit Svendsen.
In the measurements from Ookla, Telenor's customers achieved downloadspeeds of 72.05 Mbps.
Telenor’s population coverage for 4G is now 99.4 per cent.
Overview of the world's fastest mobile networks:
For Ookla's own press release, please visit:http://www.speedtest.net/insights/blog/telenor-worlds-fastest-carrier-2018/
For further information, please contact:
Anders Krokan, acting Communications Director, Telenor NorwayPhone: +47 952 09 037, e-mail: [email protected]
Telenor Norge AS is Norway's largest provider of telecommunications anddigital services. Our infrastructure is the foundation for digitising Norway,with its world-class coverage and high speeds. Our services and productscontribute to increased productivity and provide access to everything that thedigital world has to offer. Our services and products help to improveproductivity and provide access to all digital content. Our security andpreparedness organisation works around the clock to keep our customerssafe, and we are particularly aware of our social responsibility to providesecurity and safety for children and young people online.
We employ 3400 people in 23 offices across Norway and we are a part of theTelenor Group, which has operations in 12 countries. Our main office islocated on Fornebu in Baerum.
Contacts
Anders KrokanInformation [email protected] 952 09 037