Operator Watch Blog: Iceland getting ready for the year of 5G
Both parties intend to extend cooperation on 5G technology to realize the best telecommunications network in Iceland in terms of radio coverage, stability and bandwidth
Mobile telecoms in Iceland adheres to the GSM standard and 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G services are available, as well as a TETRA network for emergency communications. Iceland is connected by four submarine cables to both Europe and North America. Broadcasting is based on DVB-T2 standard for television and FM for radio.
Moreover, important feedback has been provided to this report by the Post and Telecom Administration (PTA) of Iceland. The country profile was prepared as the background contribution to the ITU Regional Forum for Europe on 5G strategies, policies and implementation. All rights reserved.
As of 2022, there are 521,722 active mobile subscriptions in use in Iceland. 4G and 5G services are operated by 3 mobile operators, and 2G and 3G are still in operation until 2025. NOVA was the first network to offer 4G in 2013 and first to offer 5G in 2020.
Here, we will discuss the major mobile operators in Iceland, their services, market share, and the regulatory environment: Ownership: Siminn, short for Síminn, is the oldest and largest telecommunications company in Iceland. It is majority-owned by the Icelandic government.
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