M the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection ( DSB ), starting at the beginning of 2027 , to continue to manage Norway ’ s nationwide critical communications network , Nødnett , which is relied upon by over 60,000 first responders every day . The new contract is valued at 1,78 billion NOK ( approximately 160 million USD ) and will run through 2031 with an option for a two-year extension .
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New contract extends Norway ’ s Nødnett TETRA Radio Network into 2030s network
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Motorola Solutions will continue to operate and service the country ’ s nationwide TETRA network that provides first responders with trusted , reliable and secure voice communications .
otorola Solutions has been awarded a five-year contract by
M the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection ( DSB ), starting at the beginning of 2027 , to continue to manage Norway ’ s nationwide critical communications network , Nødnett , which is relied upon by over 60,000 first responders every day . The new contract is valued at 1,78 billion NOK ( approximately 160 million USD ) and will run through 2031 with an option for a two-year extension .
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“ The agreement is vital for public safety and emergency preparedness in Norway . In an increasingly demanding environment , Nødnett is a critical tool for emergency services and other preparedness organisations ,” said Director General Elisabeth Aarsæther at DSB .
Motorola Solutions has supported Nødnett since 2012 and will continue to deliver operational , lifecycle management and technology upgrade services under the new agreement , providing highly reliable and secure digital radio communications for Norway ’ s emergency services users , including police , fire and medical services . Nødnett is designed to cover 100 % of the population , including the country ’ s mountainous terrain and hundreds of tunnels , and to interoperate with the TETRA networks in neighbouring Sweden and Finland for vital cross-border collaboration between public safety organisations .
“ The TETRA standard is designed for the specific requirements of public safety users , providing proven resilience and reliability that ’ s trusted by governments globally ,” said Michael Kaae , Senior Vice President , Motorola Solutions . “ We ’ re proud to continue supporting the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection in helping to protect Norway ’ s communities for years ahead .”
Norway is amongst many countries worldwide , including Denmark , Austria and Portugal , making significant investments in digital radio network technology , as supported by an Omdia report highlighting expectations for continued growth of the TETRA market . Motorola Solutions has deployed more than 1,000 TETRA systems worldwide , from nationwide to local networks .
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