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 had the Best Mobile Network overall, and the Best 5G Network, among providers in Norway during 1H 2025. It recorded a median download speed of 183.12 Mbps, and a median 5G download speed of 255.4 Mbps.
GlobalConnect offered the best quality of experience among ISPs
Among the top ISPs in Norway, GlobalConnect offered the best video streaming and gaming experiences during 1H 2025, according to Speedtest Intelligence data.
GlobalConnect the fastest fixed ISP in Norway
GlobalConnect was the fastest ISP in Norway during 1H 2025 with a median download speed of 195.01 Mbps, and a median upload speed of 183.95 Mbps.
Trondheim and Bodø were the top performing cities in Norway
Among the most populous cities in Norway, Trondheim recorded the fastest median mobile download speed of 303.56 Mbps, while Bodø outpaced the other cities to record the fastest median fixed download speed, with 217.48 Mbps.
63.8
Fastest 5G Network
86.73
Best 5G Video Experience
89.1
Best 5G Gaming Experience
Best Mobile Network
Telenor had the Best Mobile Network overall, and the Best 5G Network, among providers in Norway during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data. Telenor recorded a Speedtest Connectivity Score of 83.85, and a Speedtest 5G Connectivity Score of 78.18.
Speedtest Connectivity Score combines key metrics to evaluate the overall user experience that mobile providers offer. It includes Speed Score, as well as indicators for web browsing performance, and Video Streaming Score.
Speedtest Connectivity Score™ provides a reliable measure of the overall mobile 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 Speedtest Connectivity Score.
Fastest Mobile Network
Telenor was the fastest mobile provider in Norway for all technologies combined and for 5G, based on Speed Score. Across all technologies combined, Telenor led on median download speed, recording 183.12 Mbps, ahead of next placed Telia, which recorded 144.02 Mbps, and ice with 81.02 Mbps. Telenor also led the market on median upload speed, with 25.02 Mbps, and a latency of 41 ms.
Telenor led on median 5G download speed, recording 255.4 Mbps, ahead of next placed Telia, which recorded 166.71 Mbps, and ice with 98.05 Mbps. Telenor also led the market on median 5G upload speed, with 35.1 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, for all technologies combined and for 5G. Across all technologies, 94.4% of its samples met or exceeded the threshold of 5 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload, while 92.3% of its 5G samples met or exceeded the higher 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 84.6% 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
Telenor recorded the best mobile video experience in Norway, with a Video Streaming Score of 83.53. Telenor also provided the best 5G video experience in the market, with a 5G Video Streaming Score of 86.73.
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 88.33. Telia also provided the best 5G gaming experience in the market, with a 5G Game Score of 89.1.
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: January – June 2025
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Best 5G Network
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Best 5G Video Experience
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Best Mobile Gaming Experience
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Best 5G Gaming Experience
City Performance
Trondheim had the fastest median mobile download speed among Norway’s most populous cities, recording 303.56 Mbps. Ålesund was second, followed by Oslo in third. At the other end of the scale, Bergen had the slowest median mobile download speed at 201.99 Mbps, followed by Stavanger and Fredrikstad. Telenor was the fastest provider across six cities.
Regional Performance
Oslo had the fastest median mobile download speed among Norway’s regions, recording 248.7 Mbps. Østfold was second, followed by Akershus in third. At the other end of the scale, Innlandet had the slowest median mobile download speed at 126.75 Mbps, followed by Buskerud and Møre og Romsdal. Telenor was the fastest provider across 14 regions.
79.87
Best Fixed Network
81.05
Best ISP Video Experience
94.99
Best ISP Gaming Experience
Best Fixed Network
GlobalConnect had the Best Fixed Network among ISPs in Norway during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speedtest Connectivity Score of 79.87. Speedtest 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
Speedtest 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 Speedtest 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 70.47. GlobalConnect recorded a median download speed of 195.01 Mbps. GlobalConnect recorded a median upload speed of 183.95 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
GlobalConnect provided the best ISP video experience in Norway, with a Video Score of 81.05.
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 94.99.
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: January – June 2025
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Best Fixed Network
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Fastest Fixed ISP
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Best ISP Video Experience
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Best ISP Gaming Experience
City Performance
Bodø had the fastest median fixed download speed among Norway’s most populous cities, recording 217.48 Mbps. Tromsø was second, followed by Ålesund in third. At the other end of the scale, Trondheim had the slowest median fixed download speed at 138.62 Mbps, followed by Oslo and Kristiansand. Altibox was the fastest provider across three cities followed by GlobalConnect in two.
Regional Performance
Troms had the fastest median fixed download speed among Norway’s regions, recording 177.13 Mbps. Akershus was second, followed by Østfold in third. At the other end of the scale, Finnmark had the slowest median fixed download speed at 126.44 Mbps, followed by Buskerud and Oslo. GlobalConnect was the fastest provider across four regions, followed by Svorka in two.
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