nätverksoperatören

A nätverksoperatör, or network operator, is a company that owns and operates telecommunications infrastructure. This infrastructure allows for the transmission of data and voice signals, enabling communication services like mobile phone calls, internet access, and television broadcasting. Nätverksoperatörer are responsible for building, maintaining, and managing the physical network, which includes cell towers, fiber optic cables, and data centers. They also acquire licenses to use specific radio frequencies for wireless communication.

The services provided by a nätverksoperatör can be categorized into wholesale and retail. In the wholesale market, they sell access to their network to other companies, such as mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) or internet service providers, who then resell these services to end-users. In the retail market, nätverksoperatörer offer services directly to consumers and businesses under their own brand. Competition among nätverksoperatörer drives innovation and can lead to lower prices and improved service quality for customers. Regulatory bodies often oversee their operations to ensure fair competition and universal access to essential communication services.