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Norwegian Consumer Council calls for steps to boost competition in broadband market

Friday 7 May 2021 | 12:59 CET | News
The Norwegian Consumer Council has responded to last month's parliamentary report "Our common digital foundation" by saying Norway suffers from poor choice in the broadband market as well as high prices. It is asking the government to take steps to improve competition, especially in areas where Telenor does not operate a fibre network, and on subsidised networks in out-of-the-way locations.

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Companies: Telenor Norway
Countries: Norway
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