Other Units

Last updated June 2012

Telenor Global Services

Telenor Global Services (TGS) provides international mobile services to mobile wholesale operators worldwide and international voice and capacity services to mobile and fixed operators worldwide. TGS has been a limited company since 1995 and is wholly owned by Telenor Networks Holdings AS.

In addition to its 170 partners worldwide, TGS deliver high quality international services to the Telenor Group’s extensive mobile operations
TGS has designed a multi-service IP infrastructure which enables TGS to deliver high quality services over longer distances and to transport voice and data traffic between operators, with the high quality and security levels required in the market. The Telenor Global IPX (IP Packet eXchange) service is provided over this IPX Compliant MPLS/IP Network. The service portfolio offerings include GPRS Roaming Services, GSM Roaming Signalling Services, SMS Interworking Services and Global Sim Box Detection. TGS’s carrier services include offerings within voice, ISDN, video telephony, IFS and capacity services.

MCP

Maritime Communications Partner AS (MCP) is a leading global maritime cellular operator focused on providing cost effective GSM and CDMA communications solutions designed to fulfil the requirements of the shipping industry. MCP enables mobile phone coverage by installing and operating ship borne radio networks, linking vessels with public networks via satellite. MCP operates its mobile services via roaming agreements with mobile operators throughout the world. Since 2004, MCP has secured contracts with ferry and cruise operators all over the world, and is now operating GSM and CDMA networks on board more than 100 vessels world-wide. MCP was established in November 2002 and is a 100% owned subsidiary of Telenor. MCP has a US subsidiary based in Miami, and currently has 50 employees.

Connexion

Telenor Connexion AB (Connexion) is the leading provider of premium M2M solutions for business and life critical applications. M2M (machine-to-machine) refers to machines communicating with each other via wire or mobile networks. M2M communication is a rapidly expanding market. In Europe alone there are several billion devices that could potentially be connected.
Building on more than 10 years of M2M experience, Connexion is constantly exploring new fields in this rapidly growing business. Companies in industries as diverse as automotive, fleet management, security, utilities and e-health are implementing Connexion’s embedded connectivity solutions to achieve productivity gains, cost management, environmental improvement and to expand customer services. Connexion has provided reliable, international M2M solutions to a number of global customers such as Volvo, Daimler, Hitachi, Nissan, General Electric and Securitas Direct.

Connexion was established in 2008 and originates from the successful M2M business within Telenor Sweden. Connexion is a 100% subsidiary of Telenor and currently has 80 employees.