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GlobalConnect

Fiber broadband and network services provider

globalconnect.no

Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 1,900–5,000
Industry: Integrated Telecommunications Services

Last updated October 16

Latest news about GlobalConnect

In short: GlobalConnect appointed a new CEO, won approval for the Telenor sale, and expanded Nordic fiber capacity.

Company announcements

September 28 GlobalConnect

GlobalConnect builds Sweden Finland subsea cable landing point

Drilling work ensures new capacity and resilience for Nordic digital infrastructure, supporting the region's long-term network expansion goals.

June 17 GlobalConnect

GlobalConnect hosted a debate on quantum security

The debate focused on protecting health data from future quantum decryption, with insights from healthcare, technology, and policy experts.

May 27 GlobalConnect

GlobalConnect announces Soile Hammargård as Finland CEO

She succeeds Helena Bergstrand and will lead growth and fiber expansion starting June 1, 2026.

May 5 GlobalConnect

GlobalConnect publishes 2025 Annual Report and announces CEO transition

Lasse Pilgaard succeeds Martin Lippert as Group CEO from September 1st. Revenue reaches SEK 8 billion with 11.6% EBITDA growth.

Media coverage

October 16 Finansavisen

TELENOR: EXPECTS TO COMPLETE GLOBALCONNECT ACQUISITION IN Q1 2027

Oslo (Infront TDN Direkt): Telenor now expects to complete the acquisition of GlobalConnect's Norwegian fiber business for the consumer market in the first quarter of 2027, against earlier communicated completion in...

September 10 Bloomberg

EQT-Backed GlobalConnect’s Swedish Fiber Unit Nears Sale to Vauban - Bloomberg

Vauban Infrastructure Partners has emerged as the leading bidder for EQT AB-backed GlobalConnect’s fiber business in Sweden, people familiar with the matter said.

August 25 Telecompaper

GlobalConnect to transfer 6,000 fibre customers to Telia Norway as condition of Telenor deal

Telia Norway said it has agreed to acquire around 6,000 fibre customers from GlobalConnect in Northern Norway and Eastern ...

August 6 Finanznachrichten

Telenor receives approval to acquire GlobalConnect's consumer business in Norway

(Fornebu, 8 June 2026) The Norwegian Competition Authority has approved Telenor's acquisition of GlobalConnect's Norwegian fibre business for residential customers. The transaction is valued at...

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