Telenor has consolidated its Nordic IoT operations under Telenor Connexion, creating what it hopes will be a unified global IoT powerhouse.

Telenor Connexion is the specialised IoT unit within Telenor group and will continue to deliver services under the Telenor IoT brand. This move should strengthen Telenor’s position as a provider of managed IoT, enabling customers to benefit from a more streamlined, scalable and innovative service offering.

To strengthen scale and efficiency, Telenor (www.telenor.com) is merging parts of its IoT operations from Telenor Norway and DNA (Finland) into Telenor Connexion. The new organisation combines all Telenor’s Nordic IoT expertise and technical capabilities to provide stronger support for customers across the region and globally.

“This consolidation is about unlocking scale and accelerating growth,” said Dan Ouchterlony, head of Telenor Amp. “By bringing our IoT capabilities together under Telenor Connexion and our portfolio brand, Telenor IoT, we are creating a stronger platform to serve customers across the Nordics and globally, while capturing the opportunities of a rapidly expanding market.”

The global managed IoT market outside China is projected to reach around $30bn by 2030, fuelled by rising demand for connected devices across industries including automotive, manufacturing and smart cities. By consolidating its IoT operations in the Nordics, Telenor aims to strengthen its number-one position in the region and accelerate growth, while responding to evolving market dynamics.

As part of the consolidation, Telenor will transfer its managed IoT operations from the Nordic markets to its specialised IoT unit, Telenor Connexion, bringing millions of SIMs and significant recurring revenues into the unit. In addition, Telenor IoT will establish two legal entities in Finland and Norway, strengthening the Nordic organisation, enhancing local presence and providing better support for customers.

“In Norway, Telenor will continue to invest in IoT as part of its core business offering, particularly within mission-critical and nationally anchored options where local presence is key,” said Mats Lundquist, CEO of Telenor Connexion. “Similarly, DNA in Finland will maintain and develop its local IoT business in close collaboration with Telenor Connexion.”

After 20 years of investment, Telenor has become one of the world’s largest IoT providers, recently surpassing a major milestone of 25 million IoT devices in use, powering everything from Volvo cars and water pumps to lawnmowers and even smart rat traps. In 2024, Telenor’s IoT business generated NOK1.7bn in revenue, and the company has set a goal to accelerate further growth.

“We have high growth ambitions, and our vision is to be among the top five IoT providers globally, excluding China,” said Lundquist. “By consolidating our IoT operations under Telenor Connexion, we are creating a stronger, more agile organisation that can accelerate innovation and deliver world-class IoT services at scale.”

The transition is expected to be completed during January 2026, with no disruption to existing customer services. Customers will continue to receive the same service, and Telenor will continue to develop and support its IoT offerings.

The Nordic business units, including Telenor Norway and DNA, will continue providing IoT connectivity and 5G private network services for their key segments. Two new legal entities – Telenor IoT Oy and Telenor IoT A/S – will be established to strengthen local presence in each market.