Norway
Speedtest Connectivity Report
To show a full picture of network performance in each market, our reports are informed by millions of daily consumer-initiated tests taken on Speedtest, along with quality of experience (QoE) metrics that offer insight into the daily connected activities that matter most to end-users.
Telenor led the mobile market across key performance metrics
Telenor was the fastest mobile provider in Norway during 2H 2024, across all technologies combined, and also specifically for 5G. It recorded a median 5G download speed of 255.57 Mbps, and an upload speed of 32.78 Mbps.
Telia and GlobalConnect offered the best gaming experiences
Telia recorded the best mobile gaming experience in Norway during 2H 2024, while GlobalConnect offered the best gaming experience among Norwegian ISPs, according to Speedtest Intelligence data.
GlobalConnect the fastest fixed ISP in Norway
GlobalConnect was the fastest ISP in Norway during 2H 2024 with a median download speed of 179.33 Mbps, and a median upload speed of 173.27 Mbps.
Trondheim and Oslo were the top performing cities in Norway
Among the most populous cities in Norway, Trondheim recorded the fastest median mobile download speed of 277.03 Mbps, while Oslo outpaced the other cities to record the fastest median fixed download speed, with 181.33 Mbps.
234.87
Fastest 5G Network
77.72
Best Mobile Video Experience
87.75
Best Mobile Gaming Experience
Fastest Mobile Network
Telenor was the fastest mobile provider in Norway during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data for all technologies combined, with a Speed Score of 172.47. Telenor led on median download speed, recording 170.72 Mbps, ahead of next placed Telia, which recorded 132.86 Mbps, and ice with 69.41 Mbps. Telenor also led the market on median upload speed, with 21.6 Mbps, and a latency of 41 ms.
Ookla’s methodology for fastest network is determined by Speed Score™, which combines download and upload performance, and is based on modern chipsets, in order to remove the impact on network performance of older devices. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Fastest 5G Network
Telenor was the fastest 5G provider in Norway during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speed Score of 234.87. Telenor led on median 5G download speed, recording 255.57 Mbps, ahead of next placed Telia, which recorded 158.78 Mbps, and ice with 90 Mbps. Telenor also led the market on median 5G upload speed, with 32.78 Mbps, and a latency over 5G of 38 ms.
Ookla’s methodology for fastest network is determined by Speed Score™, which combines download and upload performance, and is based on modern chipsets, in order to remove the impact on network performance of older devices. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Most Consistent Network
Telenor recorded the best mobile network Consistency in Norway, with 92.9% of its samples meeting or exceeding the threshold of 5 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload throughput. It also had the best 5G Consistency in the market, with 91.8% of samples meeting or exceeding the threshold of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload.
Ookla’s methodology for most Consistent network is determined by Consistency Score™, which reflects the percentage of samples that meet minimum thresholds for download and upload speeds, depending on the type of network. The higher a provider’s Consistency Score, the more likely a consumer will enjoy acceptable internet performance and quality. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Best 5G Availability
Telia recorded the highest 5G Availability in Norway during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with 85.6% of its users accessing its 5G network a majority of the time.
Read our detailed methodology for more details on how we calculate 5G Availability.
Video Experience
Telia recorded the best mobile video experience in Norway, with a Video Streaming Score of 77.72. There was no best provider for video experience over 5G.
Video Streaming Score™ is based on Ookla’s Consumer QoE™ measurements of video start time, re-buffering ratio, and resolution. Read our detailed methodology for more details
Gaming Experience
Telia recorded the best mobile gaming experience in Norway, with a Game Score of 87.75. In addition, there was no best provider for gaming experience over 5G.
Game Score™ is based on Ookla’s consumer initiated Speedtest results as well as Consumer QoE™ latency and jitter measurements taken to real-world game servers. Game Scores are composed of eight components, each measuring a different aspect of the consumer gaming experience. Each of these components is evaluated and scored on a scale of 0-100 for each provider. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Consumer Sentiment
There was no top rated mobile provider in Norway during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the mobile providers.
Ookla’s five-star ratings system, driven by our consumer initiated samples, gauges a consumer’s overall satisfaction with their provider. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Mobile Awards
Data Collection Period: July – December 2024
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City Performance
Trondheim had the fastest median mobile download speed among Norway’s most populous cities, recording 277.03 Mbps. Drammen was second, followed by Oslo in third. At the other end of the scale, Asker had the slowest median mobile download speed at 142.7 Mbps, followed by Lillestrøm and Bergen. Telenor was the fastest provider across three cities.
79.14
Best Fixed Network
216.12
Fastest Fixed ISP
94.52
Best ISP Gaming Experience
Best Fixed Network
Overall Connectivity Score combines key metrics to evaluate the overall user experience that ISPs provide. It includes Speed Score, as well as indicators for web browsing performance, and Video Streaming Score. GlobalConnect had the Best Fixed Network among ISPs in Norway during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with an Overall Connectivity Score of 79.14.
Overall Connectivity Score™ provides a reliable measure of the overall fixed network connected experience based on a combination of Speed Score, as well as Scores for Web Browsing and Video Streaming. Read our detailed methodology for more details on how we calculate Overall Connectivity Score
Fastest Fixed ISP
GlobalConnect was the fastest ISP in Norway during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speed Score of 216.12. GlobalConnect led on median download speed, recording 179.33 Mbps, ahead of next placed NTE, which recorded 167.26 Mbps, and Altibox with 156.65 Mbps. GlobalConnect recorded a median upload speed of 173.27 Mbps, and recorded a latency of 9 ms.
Ookla’s methodology for fastest network is determined by Speed Score™, which combines download and upload performance. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Most Consistent ISP
There was no winner of best fixed network Consistency in Norway during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the ISPs.
Ookla’s methodology for most Consistent network is determined by Consistency Score™, which reflects the percentage of samples that meet minimum thresholds for download and upload speeds, depending on the type of network. The higher a provider’s Consistency Score, the more likely a consumer will enjoy acceptable internet performance and quality. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Video Experience
There was no winner of best ISP video experience in Norway during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the ISPs.
Video Streaming Score™ is based on Ookla’s Consumer QoE™ measurements of video start time, re-buffering ratio, and resolution. Read our detailed methodology for more details
Gaming Experience
GlobalConnect provided the best ISP gaming experience in Norway, with a Game Score of 94.52.
Game Score™ is based on Ookla’s consumer initiated Speedtest results as well as Consumer QoE™ latency and jitter measurements taken to real-world game servers. Game Scores are composed of eight components, each measuring a different aspect of the consumer gaming experience. Each of these components is evaluated and scored on a scale of 0-100 for each eligible provider. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Consumer Sentiment
There was no top rated ISP in Norway during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the ISPs.
Ookla’s five-star ratings system, driven by our consumer initiated samples, gauges a consumer’s overall satisfaction with their provider. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Fixed Awards
Data Collection Period: July – December 2024
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City Performance
Oslo had the fastest median fixed download speed among Norway’s most populous cities, recording 181.33 Mbps. Lillestrøm was second, followed by Drammen in third. At the other end of the scale, Trondheim had the slowest median fixed download speed at 104.68 Mbps, followed by Asker and Kristiansand. Altibox was the fastest provider across four cities, followed by OBOS OpenNet in one.
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