Press Releases

Khanty-Mansiysk ruling Against Telenor cancelled by Omsk Court

The Eighth Arbitrazh Appellate Court in Omsk in Siberia has today cancelled the USD 2.8 billion judgment issued against Telenor last August in Khanty-Mansiysk. The Omsk court said it will reconsider the case from the beginning on 19 February at 10 am.

Unitech Wireless transaction update

Closing of the Unitech Wireless transaction in India is expected to occur during January 2009.

Omsk Court Will Resume Hearing of Telenor’s Appeal in Farimex Case on 25 December

The Eighth Arbitrazh Appellate Court in Omsk in Siberia said it would resume at 2 PM on 25 December the hearing of Telenor's appeal of the USD 2.8 billion judgment issued against the Norwegian company last August in Khanty-Mansiysk.

Status for Telenor’s work on health, safety, security and environment (HSSE)

In May 2008, Telenor launched an extensive project to assess the health, safety, security and environmental conditions (HSSE) in our companies and suppliers. Several hundred inspections have been conducted and powerful measures have been implemented. The HSSE work will continue in 2009 and Telenor has simultaneously initiated a large meeting on corporate responsibility with major Norwegian international corporations.

Per Simonsen appointed CEO of Telenor Connexion

Telenor today announced that Per Simonsen (45) has been appointed CEO of the newly established company, Telenor Connexion AB.

VRT selects Norkring as network operator partner

The Flemish Radio and Television Network (VRT) today announced that Norkring, a subsidiary of Telenor and Norway's leading provider of terrestrial broadcasting services, has been selected as private sector partner for VRT's transmitter network. The new network operator will be owned by the VRT (51 %) and Norkring (49 %).

Two shareholders’ meetings held to establish basis for restoring Kyivstar corporate governance

After two successful Extraordinary General Meetings of Shareholders (EGMS) of Kyivstar on Tuesday, Kyivstar's charter has been amended and a new board elected. Accounts and budgets have been properly approved, as well as dividends for the fiscal years 2004 and 2005.

Kyivstar shareholders meet in Kiev to establish basis for restoring corporate governance

For the first time since 2005, a meeting of shareholders of Ukrainian mobile operator Kyivstar has been held. The meeting amended the company's charter and elected a new Board of Directors.

Telenor Serbia Wins Virtus Award

In December 2008 Telenor Serbia received the Virtus Award, presented annually for corporate philanthropy, at a ceremony in the National Assembly. The award is given for special contribution at the national level in the area of corporate responsibility.

Telenor to provide telecommunication services to all regional health authorities in Norway

The four regional health authorities in Norway and Telenor have entered into agreements for the provision of fixed and mobile telephone services. In total, the agreements are worth approximately NOK 120 million annually. Procurement Services for Health Enterprises (PSHE) has carried out the procurement on behalf of the four regions.

Telenor signs Nordic agreement with Carlsberg

Telenor is set to supply all mobile and fixed telephony to Carlsberg in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland. Telenor and Carlsberg have today signed a four-year agreement, which will strengthen Telenor's position in the Nordic market.

Telenor to evaluate funding alternatives for investment in India

On 29 October, Telenor announced its intention to fund its investment in India through a rights issue of NOK 12 billion. Telenor has now decided to evaluate alternative ways of funding the investment, including the previously announced rights issue.

Red Cross, ChildMinder and Telenor stand together against digital bullying: Shutting the mobile phone bullies out

Red Cross, ChildMinder and Telenor are presenting a united front against digital bullying. Now Telenor is introducing a completely new bully filter to shut the bullies out of mobile phones and all three organisations are commencing a major awareness campaign, to make people more aware of how both parents and children can best deal with digital bullying. They have been joined in this by Norway's biggest Internet community, VG Nettby.

dtac Wins Award for Mobile Banking Service

Telenor's Thai mobile operator dtac has been awarded for its highly popular mobile banking service ATM SIM. The award for "Best Mobile Money Service" was presented at the GSMA's Mobile Asia Congress gala opening in Macau on Tuesday 18 November. GSMA is the global trade association for mobile operators.

Norwegian-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce established

On Wednesday 20 November the formal establishment of the first ever Norwegian-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce took place at Telenor's headquarters in Norway. The Chamber will have as its main ambition to promote increased trade and business relations between Ukraine and Norway.

US Federal Court Grants Telenor Motion, Holds Altimo in Contempt, Imposes Fines and Orders Altimo To Sell Shares

(Fornebu, Norway; Kyiv, Ukraine; and New York, New York - 20 November 2008) The US Federal Court for the Southern District of New York on 19 November granted Telenor's motion requesting that Alfa Group companies Altimo, Alpren, Hardlake and Storm be held in contempt of court for their failure to obey a November 2, 2007 court order upholding Telenor's arbitration award against Alfa Group subsidiary Storm. The Court held all four companies in contempt, imposed escalating fines, and ordered Storm to sell its shares in Ukrainian mobile operator Kyivstar within 90 days, unless within that period, Alfa has divested its shareholdings in excess of 5 per cent of Turkcell and Ukrainian High Technologies.

Telenor Pakistan’s Earthquake Relief Continues

Telenor Pakistan's Emergency Response Team continues to offer assistance to communities affected by the recent earthquake.

Pannon wins Good CSR award

Pannon, one of Hungary's leading mobile operators and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Telenor, has been announced the best of 25 Hungarian companies in terms of CSR management by the Good CSR 2008 programme.

Omsk Court Postpones Hearing of Telenor’s Appeal in Farimex Case

The Eighth Arbitrazh Appellate Court in Omsk in Siberia has postponed until 12 December 2008 the hearing of Telenor's appeal of the USD 2.8 billion judgment issued against the Norwegian company last August in Khanty-Mansiysk.

Telenor: Letter from Altimo absurd and unfounded

Telenor has today received an open letter from Altimo and Altimo's international advisory board containing serious accusations against Telenor.

Oddvar Hesjedal appointed new CEO of Grameenphone

Grameenphone, the leading mobile phone operator in Bangladesh, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Oddvar Hesjedal (58) as the company's new Chief Executive Officer. He takes up the position immediately, succeeding Anders Jensen, who in September announced his decision of shortening his tenure as CEO for family related reasons.

Third quarter 2008: Stable performance in turbulent times

"We are delivering a quarter with strong EBITDA margin and a solid operating cash flow despite reduced growth in revenues. During the quarter our mobile operations added 6 million subscriptions, reaching a total of 159 million. We maintain our outlook for 2008," said President and CEO of Telenor, Jon Fredrik Baksaas.

Telenor to take a 60% stake in Unitech Wireless in India

Telenor has entered into a definitive agreement to subscribe to new shares in Unitech Wireless for a consideration equivalent to USD 1,070 million. Subject to regulatory approvals, Telenor will hold a 60% controlling stake in Unitech Wireless.

Telenor strongly rejects Russian arrest in VimpelCom shares

Telenor on Monday learned, through a press release said to be issued by Farimex Products, of a decision in a Siberian appeals court in Omsk purporting to arrest Telenor and Altimo's shares in VimpelCom. "If this is true, it is an outrageous decision, which we intend to overturn using all available means," said Jan Edvard Thygesen, EVP and head of Telenor's operations in Central and Eastern Europe.

Presentation of Telenor’s third quarter results 2008

Telenor will present its financial results for the third quarter 2008 on Wednesday 29 October 2008 at 09:00 hrs Norwegian time/CET. The presentation, which will also be broadcast live over the Internet, will be held in Auditorium A, Telenor Expo Visitor Centre at Fornebu near Oslo. The figures will be published on Telenor's website at 07:00 CET.

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.

Telenor Connexion – global spearhead within M2M communication

Telenor is strengthening its position in the rapidly growing market for machine to machine communication (M2M), and has established a new company with a global scope.

Presentation of Telenor’s third quarter results 2008 on 29 October

Telenor will release the Group's financial results for the 3rd quarter 2008 on 29 October 2008. View details about the presentation and conference call for journalists, investors and analysts.

Pannon Installs Solar Panels to Run Transmission Tower

Telenor's Hungarian mobile operation Pannon has installed a solar collector equipped base station in the town of Baracska. The 17 solar cell panels provide 50 per cent of the energy required to run the transmission tower.

Telenor’s culture prize to Jonas Bendiksen

Telenor's culture prize for 2008 goes to the internationally acknowledged Norwegian photographer Jonas Bendiksen. The prize is called "Boundless communication", and will be presented at Bærum Kulturhus Monday night.

Telenor Group Sponsors the Bolshoi Theatre

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

The Telenor Group Ranked Number One

Telenor has been ranked number one on sustainability in mobile telecommunications on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI) for the second year in a row. The DJSI ranked Telenor as the industry leader among 17 mobile telecommunications companies on the combined performance on a range of economic, social and environmental criteria.

Telenor seeks continued cooperation

In April 2008, unacceptable working conditions and incidents of child labour were discovered at suppliers to Grameenphone in Bangladesh. Telenor is working in a focused and intensive manner to resolve the situation and ensure that Telenor's policies are adhered to at both Telenor's subsidiaries and their suppliers. The extent of child labour and the insufficient focus on Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) in Bangladesh necessitates a comprehensive approach. To date, more than 160 suppliers in high-risk categories have been involved in the improvement work, which is continuing unabated. Telenor is inviting Professor Yunus to contribute actively to this important initiative.

Regarding new case of child labour in Bangladesh

Telenor has recently been made aware of unacceptable working conditions at a subcontractor to a supplier to Grameenphone in Bangladesh. In connection with this matter, which has now caught media attention, Telenor wishes to make some further clarifications.

Greater mobility with new PCs – Telenor and Lenovo joining forces

In cooperation with Telenor, Lenovo is launching eight new laptop models with built-in mobile broadband, a radio module and GPS functionality from Ericsson. The partnership covers Norway, Sweden and Denmark.

Telenor Cooperates with the Nobel Peace Center

Telenor has a long-standing partnership agreement with the Nobel Peace Center, providing services as well as direct funding. Telenor is proud to support the Center's widely acclaimed work for peace. The agreement, which dates back to 2004, was renewed in 2008.

Telenor to appeal Siberian verdict in collusive lawsuit instigated by Alfa

A court in the Siberian city of Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia shortly after 2 am Saturday morning local time issued a verdict holding Telenor liable for USD 2,824,125,677 in damages plus RUR 460,000 in costs for allegedly having delayed VimpelCom's acquisition of Ukrainian Radio Systems, a small Ukrainian mobile operator. Telenor strongly believes the claimant Farimex is affiliated with the Alfa Group and that the case has no merit. Telenor is confident it will prevail in reversing the decision on appeal.

Grameenphone to pay fine

Grameenphone today issued a press release regarding a fine the company has agreed to pay Bangladesh Telecommunications Regulatory Commission for enabling the use of unlicensed Voice over IP.

Share purchase for long-term incentive programme

In connection with Telenor's long-term incentive programme for Telenor managers, Telenor's Group Executive Management and other managers have purchased shares in the company.

Second quarter 2008: Stable financial performance

In the second quarter of 2008, Telenor's pro forma revenues (including Kyivstar) increased by three per cent compared to the second quarter of 2007, reaching NOK 27.2 billion. Underlying revenues increased by seven per cent in the same period. Pro forma EBITDA before other income and expenses was NOK 9.3 billion. Telenor's mobile operations added six million subscriptions during the second quarter.

Presentation of Telenor’s second quarter results 2008

Telenor will present its financial results for the second quarter 2008 on Wednesday 23 July 2008 at 09:00 hrs Norwegian time/CET. The presentation, which will also be broadcast live over the Internet, will be held in Auditorium A, Telenor Expo Visitor Centre at Fornebu near Oslo. The figures will be published on Telenor's website at 07:00 CET.

Jon Eddy Abdullah named CEO of Telenor Pakistan

On Tuesday, Telenor Pakistan, the country's fastest growing mobile operator, announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Jon Eddy Abdullah as the company's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He will succeed Mr. Tore Johnsen from 15 August, 2008.

Presentation of Telenor’s second quarter results 2008 on 23 July

Second quarter results 2008

Sigve Brekke appointed new Head of Telenor Asia, Tore Johnsen new CEO of DTAC

Fornebu/Bangkok, 04.07.2008: DTAC CEO Mr. Sigve Brekke takes up the position as head of Telenor Region Asia and joins Telenor's Group Executive Management on September 1st 2008. Brekke succeeds Mr. Arve Johansen, who returns to the Telenor Headquarters in Norway as a special advisor to the CEO. Mr. Tore Johnsen will take over as new CEO of DTAC.

Telenor and Nokia cooperate on bringing mobile services to consumers

Telenor and Nokia today announced cooperation on mobile services to accelerate the adoption of new Internet services on the Ovi services platform provided by Nokia. The agreement will enable Telenor customers to experience one of the best Internet services on their devices in the simplest way. The Telenor and Ovi services will be offered to Telenor customers in Norway, Sweden and Denmark as well as in Hungary.

Telenor’s Cooperation with SAFT

Telenor has developed a partnership with SAFT (Safety, Awareness, Facts and Tools), a European project working to increase awareness on the safe use of online technologies and mobile phones for children and teenagers.

Telenor Pakistan connects the unconnected

Telenor Pakistan has launched a unique community project, apnaPCO, which aims at bringing access to the most disadvantaged rural communities in the country.

Telenor in Red Cross Partnership

Telenor has entered into a partnership with the Red Cross with the aim of enhancing the organisation's capacity for carrying out humanitarian work. The partnership will run until 2009, and encompasses the Red Cross Telephone for Children and Youth.

HSE-status in Bangladesh

As part of the efforts to safeguard working conditions at subcontractors to Grameenphone in Bangladesh, Telenor has ordered an overview of fatal accidents in the period May 2007 to May 2008. In addition an overview of Grameenphone's HSE-efforts has been worked out.

Telenor warns about high data usage while abroad

: Telenor has developed a new service that will warn users abroad about high levels of data traffic, and offer its mobile broadband customers less expensive data services in Sweden and Denmark.

Telenor Takes Action to Stop Farimex’s Russian Lawsuit

(Fornebu, Norway, Moscow, Russia and New York, New York - 23 June 2008) Telenor has requested the US Federal District Court in New York to stop Farimex from pursuing a lawsuit against Telenor in Khanty-Mansiysk in Russia. On Friday, 20 June, Telenor filed a lawsuit against Alfa Group affiliates Farimex Products, Inc., Altimo Holdings & Investments and Eco Telecom, requesting the Court to compel Farimex to arbitrate its claim in an arbitration proceeding commenced by Eco Telecom in March 2008.

Telenor acquires Datametrix

Telenor has entered into an agreement with the Ignis ASA group, including the Smartnet AS subsidiary, to buy Datametrix AS. The acquisition is an important step in strengthening Telenor's expertise in advanced IP-based communication solutions to the business market and public sector.

ICT to reduce global emissions

Telenor is one of the sponsors of a comprehensive international report that shows that information and communications technology (ICT) could contribute to reduce global emissions of CO2 by as much as 15 per cent by 2020.

150 million subscriptions

The total number of subscriptions in Telenor's mobile operations has now passed 150 million. This was announced at Telenor's Capital Markets Day on Thursday.

Telenor Signs EU-wide Framework to Make Mobile Use Safer for Children

On 7 February 2007 Telenor signed the European Framework for Safer Mobile Use by Younger Teenagers and Children, which puts forward recommendations to ensure that young people can safely access content on their mobile phones.

Telenor Open Mind – a Training Programme for People with Physical Disabilities

Telenor Open Mind helps people with physical disabilities move into the regular labour market. Through relevant work practice and training they get valuable experience that will strengthen their chances to gain access to working life.

BillPay Centres Open in Bangladesh

In 2006 Grameenphone and the Bangladesh Power Department Board (PDB) launched a service which enables PDB customers to pay bills electronically at any BillPay centre.

New Telenor ASA Board Member

The corporate assembly in Telenor on 29 May 2008 expanded the Board of Directors of Telenor ASA from 10 to 11 members to increase the Board's expertise within international business relations and elected Mr. Burckhard Bergmann as new member of the Board.

Telenor cuts rates at sea

Telenor significantly reduces its rates on mobile calls from ships sailing in Scandinavian and Nordic waters.

Telenor initiates new measures to improve working conditions at suppliers of antenna towers in Bangladesh

On Thursday, Telenor presented Det Norske Veritas' report on working and production conditions at Grameenphone's suppliers in Bangladesh. The report highlights several issues that are not in line with the terms and conditions of the contracts, the Working Environment Act in Bangladesh, or with Telenor's Codes of Conducts.

To the editorial offices: Press meeting on initiatives in Bangladesh

Telenor invites the media to a meeting to present its measures to improve conditions at Grameenphone's suppliers in Bangladesh. The press meeting will take place on Thursday 22 May, 11:00 CET/10:00 GMT, in Auditorium B, Telenor Expo Visitor Centre, Snarøyveien 30, Fornebu.

Update on the situation in Bangladesh

Acting on the initiative from the administration of Telenor, the Telenor Board of Directors held a conference call on Tuesday morning with an update on the situation with respect to Grameenphone's suppliers in Bangladesh.

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of Telenor ASA was held today, Thursday 8 May 2008, at Fornebu. All proposals on the agenda were adopted, cf. notice of the Annual General Meeting that was sent to Oslo Stock Exchange on 17 April 2008.

Telenor acquires license for 4G spectrum in Sweden

The Swedish Post and Telecommunications Authority today concluded the auction of spectrum in the 2.6 GHz band, regarded as key to the next generation of mobile technology. Telenor Sweden was awarded a license for 2x 20 MHz in the auction, granting Telenor substantial opportunities to provide 4G services and high-quality mobile broadband.

Telenor pushes expansion of Turbo 3G network

Telenor strengthens its mobile broadband offering in Norway through Mobilt Bredbånd. This year, the Turbo 3G network is being expanded to cover all communities with more than 200 inhabitants, equivalent to 86 per cent of the Norwegian population.

First quarter 2008: Continued growth and stable margin

In the first quarter of 2008, Telenor's pro forma revenues (including Kyivstar) increased by four per cent compared to the first quarter of 2007, reaching NOK 26.3 billion. Underlying revenues increased by seven per cent in the same period. The EBITDA margin before other income and expenses was 35.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2008, up from 34.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2007. Telenor's operations added more than four million subscriptions during the first quarter.

Presentation of Telenor’s first quarter results 2008

Telenor will present its financial results for the first quarter 2008 on Wednesday 30 April 2008 at 09:00 hrs Norwegian time/CET. The presentation, which will also be broadcast live over the Internet, will be held in Auditorium A, Telenor Expo Visitor Centre at Fornebu near Oslo. The figures will be published on Telenor's website at 07:00 CET.

DnB NOR and Telenor to establish TSM Nordic AS

DnB NOR and Telenor will establish TSM Nordic AS (Trusted Service Manager) in connection with the imminent launch of payments by mobile phone in the Norwegian market.

Telenor Says Lawsuit in Khanty-Mansiysk in Siberia Has No Merit

On April 14, 2008, Telenor Russia received an undated claim in a lawsuit filed in the Khanty-Mansiysk business court in Siberia by Farimex Products, Inc., a British Virgin Islands company whose beneficial ownership was not disclosed in the court filings. The lawsuit's claims against Telenor are that Telenor harmed VimpelCom by preventing VimpelCom from purchasing Kyivstar and delaying VimpelCom's purchase of Ukrainian Radio Systems. Alfa Group subsidiary Eco Telecom made a similar claim against Telenor in a recently filed Geneva arbitration proceeding.

Norwegians buy more expensive and advanced mobile phones than Swedes and Danes

Norwegians buy more expensive and advanced phones and replace their mobile phones every other year on average, according to a new study done by Synovate on behalf of Telenor.

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Network Norway enters into agreement to use Telenor’s mobile network

Network Norway AS and Telenor Mobil AS have entered into a roaming agreement for Norway. Under this agreement Network Norway will lease capacity in Telenor's mobile network outside the areas the company has built its own.

US District Court Allows Telenor Claims against Altimo in US Securities Case to Proceed to Trial

The US District Court in New York yesterday issued an opinion in the action brought by Telenor in June 2007, alleging violations of the US securities laws by Altimo and four other Alfa Group affiliates in connection with their purchases of 9.5 per cent of VimpelCom shares between August 2006 and May 2007.

Scandinavian mobile marketing business established

Telenor consolidates its position within the Scandinavian mobile marketing sector by creating a new company, More Mobile Relations. The new company enables businesses and organisations to strengthen customer relations through the use of mobile communications.

Telenor behind world’s first in-flight mobile phone calls

The world's first authorised in-flight mobile phone calls on a commercial flight has taken place, following the successful introduction of the AeroMobile system by Emirates Airline. AeroMobile is a joint venture between Telenor and ARINC, and is the result of a research and innovation project in Telenor.

Telenor Says New Arbitration Brought By Alfa Has No Merit

On March 21, 2008, Alf Group subsidiary Eco Telecom commenced an arbitration proceeding against Telenor East Invest AS, claiming that Telenor violated the VimpelCom Shareholders Agreement by delaying VimpelCom's purchase of Closed Joint Stock Company "Ukrainian Radio Systems" (URS) by approximately one year, and that VimpelCom and Eco Telecom suffered harm as a result. Eco Telecom is claiming damages of US$1 billion. Telenor sees this proceeding has having no merit, and will oppose it.

Crime novel launched first on mobile

For the first time in history, a book is being launched that has been exclusively produced for publishing on a mobile phone.

dtac Awards Farmers

Telenor's Thai mobile operation dtac partners with a foundation and a radio station to award prizes and scholarships to farmers who contribute exceptionally to their communities. Through various rural projects, dtac invests in the sustainable development of Thailand.

PCs to schools in developing countries

Every year, the Telenor Group replaces more than 2000 computers in Norway alone. A new agreement with the Norwegian humanitarian organisation FAIR ensures that this equipment will now be put to good use in schools in developing countries, and over the next years several hundred thousand schoolchildren may gain access to modern information and communication technology (ICT).

Fourth quarter and preliminary results for 2007: World’s seventh largest mobile operator

With 30 million new subscriptions in 2007, Telenor is now ranked as the world's seventh largest mobile operator with a total of 143 million subscriptions in its mobile operations. The high underlying revenue growth continued in the fourth quarter of 2007.

Johan Dennelind new DiGi CEO

DiGi, Malaysia's fastest growing mobile operator, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Johan Dennelind as the company's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He will succeed Mr. Morten Lundal, who leaves DiGi on March 31st.

Telenor’s new satellite, THOR 5, successfully launched

Telenor Satellite Broadcasting is pleased to announce the successful launch of its new geo stationary satellite, THOR 5.

Presentation of Telenor’s fourth quarter results 2007

Telenor will present its financial results for the fourth quarter 2007 on Wednesday 13 February 2008 at 09:00 hrs Norwegian time/CET. The presentation, which will also be broadcast live over the Internet, will be held in Auditorium A, Telenor Expo Visitor Centre at Fornebu near Oslo. The figures will be published on Telenor's website at 07:00 CET.

Telenor Facilitates Landmark Telecom Transaction in Russia

Telenor ASA confirms that it has tendered all its shares in Golden Telecom, Inc. (Nasdaq:GLDN), pursuant to Lillian Acquisition, Inc.'s tender offer for 100 percent of Golden Telecom. Lillian Acquisition is a wholly owned subsidiary of VimpelCom, a leading Russian mobile operator.

Presentation of Telenor’s fourth quarter results 2007 on 13 February

Telenor will release the Group's financial results for the 4th quarter 2007 on 13 February 2008. View details about the presentation and conference call for journalists, investors and analysts.

The race is on for the Telenor Digital Winners Prize

Who are the most innovative in the Nordic digital arena? Today sees the start of the Telenor competition to find the Nordic region's most innovative product or service with the greatest potential, whether it be TV, Internet or mobile based. This is the first time the NOK 250,000 prize will be awarded.

Mobile networks on cruiseships

Maritime Communications Partner AS , fully owned by Telenor ASA, has signed a contract to install and operate the cellular network onboard all ships in Princess Cruises, Cunard Lines and P&O Cruises Australia's fleet. The agreement covers 21 ships at the signing of the contract.