Oslo - Post Report Question and Answers

Is high-speed home Internet access available? How long does it typically take to install it after arrival?

Yes, easy to install. - Dec 2022


A week. It's reliable efficient. - May 2021


Yes. You can get it pretty quick once you have your bank account set up. - Jan 2020


Expect to wait well over a month for the Internet to be installed, and don't rely on the Embassy to help you. Depending on the housing, some people couldn't get cable. I paid about $45 for 10mgb. It was noticeably slower than what I was used to in the US, but good enough for Netflix. Customer service in Norway are toll numbers, meaning you're charged by the minute on top of your whatever your phone plan charges. Paper bills cost money. Elect electronic billing to get around this. - Dec 2016


Yes. Not terribly expensive. - Dec 2015


Yes, the service is good and cost (relative to everything else) isn't too bad. There are a couple of providers to choose from so if you shop around, you might get better deals. - Jun 2015


Yes, I paid about 300 NOK/month. Generally good quality and fast. - May 2013


Yes - I am not sure of the cost - similar to what I paid in Washington DC. - Aug 2011


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