A repetitive theme in the media and at conferences in these "everyone is always online" times is how the growth in traffic on the Internet should be managed. The type of charging model that should apply is an equally obvious part of the debate. Net neutrality is often put forward as an important element in these discussions. So, what does the "Norwegian model" actually say about net neutrality when considering these issues?

The 2 GHz auction has ended after one auction round and all nine blocks were sold at the reserve price of 5 million Norwegian kroner per block. TeliaSonera and Telenor each won four blocks and Mobile Norway won one block of spectrum. This result means that these three companies each have the same amount of spectrum in the 2 GHz band (approximately 2 x 20 MHz).

Draft Auction Rules are now finalised and NPT asks for comments. The period for registration as bidder in the auction has also started. Deadline for comments and for registration in the auction is 22 October 2012, 15.00 CET.

The five Nordic countries have an impressive track record in broadband penetration, mobile development and competitive telecom markets. The annual telecommunications market data from 2011, that is published today, confirm further positive developments.

The Norwegian Post and Telecommunications Authority concludes in the report “Content Delivery Networks – regulatory assessment” that there are no regulatory needs associated with the CDN marked at the time being. The report is a follow-up of the report “The changing Internet” from 2011.