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Telia Norway and ice to Merge Mobile Networks in Joint RAN Venture

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  • Telia Norway and ice will merge their Norwegian mobile radio access networks in a 50-50 joint venture, while keeping separate core networks.
  • The combined RAN is expected from 2026 to enhance national coverage, especially in rural areas, and deliver significant cost and CAPEX synergies for Telia.
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Telia Norway and ice to Merge Mobile Networks in Joint RAN Venture

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Telia Company AB ( (SE:TELIA) ) has shared an announcement.

Telia Norway and Lyse-owned mobile operator ice will combine their Norwegian mobile radio access networks in a 50/50 joint entity that will own all radio equipment, base stations and use the parties’ spectrum assets, while Telia Norway and ice each retain separate core networks and remain competitors. The combined RAN, expected to be operational in the second quarter of 2026 and to deliver markedly better coverage by 2027, particularly in rural areas, is intended to boost competition, expand consumer choice and strengthen Norway’s digital resilience, while generating material cost and capital expenditure synergies that Telia expects will translate into clear financial benefits.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:TELIA) stock is a Buy with a SEK45.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Telia Company AB stock, see the SE:TELIA Stock Forecast page.

More about Telia Company AB

Telia Company (STO: TELIA) is a leading telecommunications operator in the Nordic and Baltic regions, delivering connectivity and communications services to millions of customers via secure, sustainable networks. Positioned at the center of regional digitalization, it focuses on providing mobile and fixed communications solutions that support consumers, businesses and societies across these markets.

YTD Price Performance: 2.97%

Average Trading Volume: 6,619,629

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: SEK155.4B

For detailed information about TELIA stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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