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More communication, less carbon

Telenor will reduce the carbon intensity of its global operations with 40 per cent by 2016, compared to the 2007 level. Telenor is expecting continued strong growth in the business and in network traffic, but the total emissions in 2016 will be reduced to equal the already low 2007-level.

Richard Ling receives Research and Innovation Award

Sociologist and Telenor R&I researcher Richard Seyler Ling is awarded the 2008 Telenor Research and Innovation Award for his ground-breaking work on the social implications of mobile communication.

Telenor becomes the official sponsor of Bolshoi Theatre

Telenor has entered into an agreement with the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre of Russia to become its official sponsor.

DiGi aims for CO2 reductions

The Malaysian mobile operation DiGi has presented a CR Programme to address climate change entitled Deep Green. DiGi aims for CO2 emissions reductions of close to 50 per cent within 3 to 4 years.

dtac 3G upgrade gets green light

Thailand's National Telecommunications Commission has approved dtac's plans to upgrade its existing 800MHz network with the High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA), or third generation services (3G). This will entail huge technological, economic and social benefits for Thailand.

Telenor second largest mobile operator in Pakistan

Telenor Pakistan has climbed up the ranking of the Pakistani telecom sector and is now the country's second largest mobile operator according to latest figures released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).

Telenor 10 years in Ukraine

Telenor celebrates its ten year anniversary as an investor and builder of telecommunications in Ukraine.

DTAC reaches regulatory milestone in Thailand

The Administrative Court of Thailand has ordered the state-owned fixed line operator TOT to negotiate an interconnection agreement with DTAC. This is the fourth consecutive ruling in favour of DTAC on this matter, and it cannot be appealed.

3G will enhance DiGi services in Malaysia

The recently acquired 3G spectrum will enhance DiGis mobile network capacity and efficiency, and provide a platform for ongoing innovation and development of enhanced mobile and broadband services.

Telenor renews partnership agreement with Nobel Peace Center

On Monday 5 May Telenor renewed its partnership agreement with the Nobel Peace Center for a further three years with effect from 1 July 2008.

Pannon installs heat pump

Pannon installs Hungary's most powerful heat pump based on renewable energy at its new headquarters. This is the seventh largest project of its kind in Europe.

Pannon launches ambitious CO2 cuts

As one of the pioneering businesses in Hungary, Pannon takes significant steps to reduce its environmental impact. Based on an expected baseline increase in the period up to 2011, Pannon will cut its CO2 emissions by 24%.

TeleDoctors in Pakistan

Telenor Pakistan launches expert medical advice within nationwide reach.

Grameenphone wins Asian innovation award

CellBazaar, an innovative market-access service from Grameenphone, has been voted "Asian Telecom Innovation of the Year" in the Telecom Asia Awards 2008.

An Open Minded DiGi

The Telenor Open Mind programme was recently adopted by DiGi in Malaysia under the name of Open Hearts. - This programme grants disabled an opportunity to be part of DiGi's workforce as they are potential talents still untapped or ignored by other companies, said Adzhar Ibrahim, Head of Human Resources at DiGi.

Mobiletech awarded Telenor Digital Winner Prize for mobile innovation

The Norwegian software company Mobiletech has won the Telenor Digital Winner Prize. The prize, worth NOK 250,000, has been awarded to the company for supplying innovative solutions that encourage the use of the mobile Internet.

Telenor named top performer by Sustainability Yearbook

The Telenor Group is ranked the best Mobile Telecom company in the world by the Sustainability Yearbook 2008.

Grameenphone CellBazaar wins Global Award

Last night, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, CellBazaar, an innovative market-access service from Grameenphone won the 3GSMA Global Mobile Award 2008, in the category of "Best Use of Mobile for Social and Economic Development."

A clear commitment

On 11 February 2008, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Telenor addressed a clear message to the world's leading mobile operations; the industry needs to join ranks to prevent the spreading of child sexual abuse content through mobile phones.

Visit Telenor at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

You are welcome to visit Telenor at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona 11th - 14th of February.

Telenor Pakistan launches solar-powered repeater site

Telenor Pakistan has launched another environmentally-friendly initiative by using solar energy to power one of its repeater sites.

Telenor Pakistan reaches 15 million customers

Telenor Pakistan now has passed 15 million customers - a landmark it has achieved in less than three years of operations.

Kyivstar subscriptions up by 1.9 per cent

The number of subscriptions of Kyivstar rose by 449 000 or 1.9% to 23.604 million in December.

Telenor joins partnership to combat climate change

Today, Telenor and 12 other major international companies based in Norway join forces in a new partnership with far-reaching ambitions to cut greenhouse gas emissions.