Press release
Netel in Norway expands its cooperation with Viken Fiber
Netel in Norway has signed a renewed, more comprehensive framework agreement with Viken Fiber. The agreement runs for three years with an option for two years and covers development, maintenance and troubleshooting of fiber networks in six of Viken Fiber's nine zones. In addition, Netel has been given responsibility for security and readiness throughout Viken Fiber's network. With the option, the contract is valued at a total of around NOK 300 million.
Viken Fiber builds and operates fiber networks over large parts of the Norwegian Østlandet. Netel’s collaboration with Viken Fiber goes back to 2010.
"I am very happy that a customer I have followed for so many years chooses to continue the collaboration," says Edward Olastuen, country manager for Netel in Norway and the UK. "It shows that we have managed to deliver according to expectations for a long time."
"The extended collaboration is in line with Netel's strategy to expand operations within service and operations," says Ove Bergkvist, President and CEO of Netel. "We are very happy about Viken Fiber's continued trust."
"We have known Netel as a reliable and capable partner for many years," says Anne Berit Rørlien, CEO of Viken Fiber. "We look forward to continue our close and good cooperation in the coming years."
Contacts
Ove Bergkvist, CEO +46 (0) 73 337 09 37, ove.bergkvist@netel.se
Peter Andersson, CFO +46 (0) 73 842 36 90, peter.andersson@netel.se
Åse Lindskog, IR +46 (0) 73 024 48 72, ase@lindskogphilipson.se
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