televerkojen

Televerken was the former state-owned telecommunications operator in Sweden. Established in 1953, it was a monopoly responsible for all fixed-line telephone services, infrastructure, and postal services within the country. The company played a crucial role in developing and expanding Sweden's telecommunications network, bringing telephone access to a wider population.

Over the decades, Televerken underwent significant transformations. In the 1980s and 1990s, as telecommunications markets began to liberalize, the company faced increasing competition. This led to a series of restructuring efforts and a gradual shift towards a more market-oriented approach. In 1993, Televerken was reorganized into Telia AB, a public limited company, marking the end of its state monopoly. Telia later merged with the Finnish company Sonera to form TeliaSonera, which is now known as Telia Company. The legacy of Televerken is central to the history of telecommunications development and privatization in Sweden.