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A historical view of the invention and introduction of Telenor's new technologies.
The Art of Technology
In a world increasingly dominated by faceless machines, it is sometimes hard to remember that the word “technology” comes from the Greek word technologia, meaning the systematic treatment of art.
For almost 150 years, Telenor has been inventing, refining and introducing new technologies to Norway and the world. But whatever Telenor offers, from satellite communications to WAP-enabled mobile phones, from high-speed Internet access to broadband services, the company has never lost sight of what communications technology is all about – bringing people together.
Today, Telenor is internationally recognised as a world leader in technology, serving a customer base that is among the world’s most demanding and tech-savvy. With new wonders such as interactive TV and the “Smart Kitchen” being tested in Telenor’s research and development labs, Telenor continues a tradition of technological endeavour. So while circuit boards, fibre optic cables and satellite receivers may not seem like art to most people, to the technicians at Telenor who are involved in the development of next-generation communications tools, beauty is in the eye – and ear – of the beholder.
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1855 Telenor established as the Norwegian telegraph Administration. Telenor was one of the world’s first telecommunications companies.
1966 Telenor was involved in the installation of the first telegraph line and developed the first mobile telephone in Norway.
1970s Telenor began work on the world’s first satellite-based telecommunications system for the oil industry.
1970s Telenor developed the world’s first automatic shore station that could be used to communicate directly with
ships at sea.
1976 Telenor introduced the world’s first satellite-based telecommunications system.
1980 Telenor rebuilt and reconfigured its national fixed line network for digital technology.
1990s Telenor introduced WAP-enabled mobile phones, digital TV-services, and launched Nextra, a communications service provider.
2000 In June, Telenor established Zonavi, an interactive TV service.
2000 Telenor will be the first telecommunications company in Europe to test out VDSL (Very high Speed Digital Subscriber Line).
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