What Viken Fiber does

Viken Fiber AS is Norway's largest pure fiber company, headquartered in Drammen and operating as a privately held subsidiary within the Lyse group (Lyse-konsernet). Founded in 2004, the company delivers fiber-to-the-premises broadband, TV, and managed connectivity services to more than 250,000 customers across the Østlandet (Eastern Norway) region, covering approximately 240,000 residential subscribers, 10,000+ business customers, and 1,000+ housing associations. It operates as a local Altibox partner, combining a regional direct-sales and field-service motion with the national Altibox brand and technology platform.

The company's product portfolio centers on dedicated fiber-optic broadband with symmetric speeds from 150 Mbps (residential entry tier) up to 10 Gbps (business dedicated fiber), sold primarily through bundled packages—Altibox Standard (500 Mbps + 60-point TV at 1,389 NOK/month) and Altibox Extra (1 Gbps + 110-point TV with Netflix at 2,009 NOK/month). Add-on services include Nettvern, a free network-level security filter that blocks fraudulent and malicious sites at the gateway; Altibox Trygg, a 149 NOK/month identity-protection and VPN package; Altibox Wifi Overalt mesh networking; and the Altibox Hjem mobile app for remote network management. The business segment, branded Altibox Bedrift, offers dedicated fiber up to 10 Gbps, managed WiFi based on Cisco Meraki hardware, and cybersecurity (firewall, content filtering, DDoS protection), with the Altibox Bedrift Premium SKU bundling a Meraki MX68 router, access points, and guest network for enterprise customers.

Viken Fiber's revenue model is overwhelmingly subscription-based, with monthly recurring fees ranging from 899 NOK to 2,009 NOK for residential packages plus a 2,490 NOK one-time installation fee. The business mix is anchored on long-tail residential contracts, with higher-ARPU enterprise and housing-association agreements providing margin uplift. Growth has been delivered through a hybrid organic-plus-acquisition strategy: the 2019 merger with Fiber1 AS created the market-leading footprint, followed by acquisitions of TVECO.NET AS (2020), ITAS-Instrumenttjenesten/DKnett operations (2020), Skiptvet Digital AS (2022), and GP Nett AS (2023), supplemented by ongoing municipal fiber build-outs such as the Asker municipality expansion completed in May 2025.

Name

Viken Fiber

Legal name

Viken Fiber AS

Website

https://vikenfiber.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Viken Fiber AS is Norway's largest pure fiber broadband provider, serving 250,000+ customers across the Østlandet region through dedicated fiber-to-the-premises networks. Operating as a local Altibox partner and Lyse AS subsidiary, it delivers internet, TV, and business connectivity services via monthly subscription contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fiber Broadband and Television Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Fiber ISPs (FTTH/FTTP Retail Providers) (HDAIADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Operators (HDAIACAB)

Keywords

• Fiber broadband services
• Internet service provider
• Digital TV packages
• Fiber-to-the-premises
• Business connectivity solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Drammen

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Residential Fiber Broadband Subscriptions: Monthly recurring subscription fees for fiber broadband services ranging from 150 Mbps to 1000 Mbps symmetric speeds. Prices range from 899 NOK to 1,419 NOK per month depending on speed tier.
2. Altibox TV and Entertainment Packages: Monthly subscription packages combining TV channels, streaming services, and on-demand content. Altibox Standard at 1,389 NOK/month and Altibox Extra at 2,009 NOK/month including internet and TV bundles. Additional revenue from channel points and movie rentals.
3. Security Services (Altibox Trygg): Monthly subscription for comprehensive security package including ID protection, VPN, insurance against ID theft and online fraud. Priced at 149 NOK per month.
4. Business Fiber Solutions: Dedicated fiber connections for businesses with speeds up to 10 Gbps, including security services, WiFi solutions, and managed services. Custom pricing based on business requirements.
5. Installation and Setup Fees: One-time connection and installation fees for new customers. Regular installation price is 2,490 NOK. Area-dependent pricing based on construction costs, with customer paying only a small co-payment when offered fiber.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Viken Fiber AS delivers dedicated fiber-to-the-premises broadband internet to households, businesses, and housing associations across the Østlandet region of Eastern Norway, operating as a local Altibox partner. Its core offering combines symmetric fiber speeds up to 1,000 Mbps for residential customers (and up to 10 Gbps for business customers) with bundled TV/streaming services, network-level security (Nettvern), and dedicated enterprise connectivity solutions including managed WiFi, cybersecurity, and SLA-backed business services.

Product overview

Viken Fiber is a Norwegian fiber broadband provider operating as a local Altibox partner across Eastern Norway (Østlandet). Its product portfolio is centered on the Altibox brand and consists of fiber optic broadband as the core infrastructure product, combined with Altibox TV as the primary entertainment layer. These are offered both individually and in bundled packages — Altibox Standard and Altibox Extra — which combine fiber broadband and TV services. Security add-ons include Nettvern (automatic network-level threat blocking, included free) and the premium Altibox Trygg package (ID monitoring, VPN, net insurance). The Altibox Hjem app provides remote home network management. For businesses, Altibox Bedrift delivers dedicated fiber connections up to 10 Gbps alongside managed WiFi and cybersecurity solutions via the Altibox Bedrift Premium package. A notable non-core campaign is the Parterapi (couple therapy) initiative, a limited promotional offer providing free access to psychological counseling through Onlinepsykologene.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Altibox: The primary consumer-facing brand for fiber broadband, TV, and related digital services offered by Viken Fiber and the broader Altibox partnership.

Products and services

• Altibox Fiberbredbånd (Fiber Broadband) Fiber broadband internet service delivered via dedicated fiber optic cable to homes and businesses, with symmetric speeds ranging from 150 Mbps to 1,000 Mbps residential and up to 10 Gbps for business customers. Targeted at households and companies across Østlandet needing stable, high-capacity internet.
• Altibox TV A TV and streaming platform that aggregates live TV channels, on-demand content, and third-party streaming services (including Netflix and Viaplay) into a single interface, using a point-based channel-selection system. Targeted at Viken Fiber residential and business customers subscribed to bundled entertainment packages.
• Altibox Standard Bundled residential package offering fiber broadband at 500 Mbps symmetric speed combined with a TV package of 60 selectable points, 7-day program archive, start-over function, 500 hours of recording, and Nettvern security. Targeted at households seeking a combined internet-and-TV value package.
• Altibox Extra Premium bundled residential package featuring fiber broadband at 1,000 Mbps symmetric speed with a TV package of 110 selectable points, 7-day program archive, start-over function, 500 hours of recording, Nettvern security, and Netflix access. Targeted at households wanting the highest speeds and richest TV/streaming bundle.
• Altibox Trygg A comprehensive digital security subscription package including ID monitoring (alerts when email or bank card data appears in breaches), a VPN for safe browsing on untrusted networks, password vault, fraud protection, and net insurance covering identity theft, online purchases, and content removal. Targeted at residential subscribers wanting premium identity and online-fraud protection.
• Altibox Wifi Overalt A whole-home mesh WiFi system sold as an add-on to fiber broadband subscriptions, providing seamless wireless coverage throughout larger homes. Targeted at residential customers experiencing WiFi dead spots with their standard router.
• Altibox Bedrift (Business Fiber) Fiber broadband and associated services tailored for business customers, including dedicated fiber connections with symmetric speeds up to 10 Gbps, managed WiFi, cybersecurity solutions (firewall, content filtering, DDoS protection), and a dedicated account manager. Targeted at small-to-large businesses on Østlandet needing reliable enterprise connectivity.
• Altibox Bedrift Premium Comprehensive business WiFi package that bundles fiber broadband with a Cisco Meraki MX68 router, indoor WiFi access point, guest network, extended security features, and a standard SLA. Targeted at enterprise and SMB customers needing high uptime, secure data handling, and managed premises WiFi (e.g., hotels, sports facilities, manufacturers).
• Nettvern (Network Security Filter) An automatic, network-level security filter that checks all websites visited by the customer and blocks known phishing, fraud, and malware sites before they reach the user's device, protecting every device on the home network including smart-home products. Targeted at Altibox/Viken Fiber subscribers, included free with all fiber broadband subscriptions.
• Fiber Installation Service One-time professional installation and setup of fiber to a customer premises, covering excavation, cable laying, in-home termination, and router installation; area-dependent pricing with the customer paying only a small co-payment where fiber is being rolled out. Targeted at new residential and business customers subscribing to Viken Fiber broadband.

Quantifiable outcome

• 250,000+ customers served across Østlandet region
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• OnlinepsykologeneminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Marketing partnership offering free couples therapy sessions and digital relationship courses to customers during June 2026. Campaign addresses the impact of screen time on relationships, acknowledging that good internet can sometimes create relationship challenges.
• GP Nett (acquired)coreOthers · 23 February 2023Viken Fiber acquired 100% of GP Nett AS shares in February 2023. GP Nett operated as a subsidiary within GP-Gruppen, bringing local expertise and customer relationships in the Halden area. After the acquisition, GP Nett operations were integrated into Viken Fiber's Halden office under Atle Rustad's leadership.
• Skiptvet Digital AS (acquired)coreOthers · 24 October 2022Acquired Skiptvet Digital AS with over 1,500 broadband customers, becoming part of Norway's largest pure fiber company.
• TVECO.NET AS (acquired)coreOthers · 11 November 2020Cable TV and fiber company TVECO.NET AS with over 3,500 broadband and TV customers was acquired and integrated into Viken Fiber.
• Fiber1 AS (merged)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2019Viken Fiber AS and Fiber1 AS merged their operations into a new joint company, creating Norway's largest pure fiber company with expanded geographic coverage.
• GP DigitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGP Digital functions as a reseller and provider of internal network solutions in buildings, while Viken Fiber handles the external fiber infrastructure. This partnership emerged from the GP Nett acquisition and leverages local expertise for comprehensive building connectivity solutions.
• AltiboxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorViken Fiber operates as a local Altibox partner, reselling Altibox-branded TV, internet, and security services. The partnership provides access to Altibox's technology platform, customer service infrastructure, and national brand recognition while allowing local presence and personalized service.
• LysecoreOthersLyse is the parent company of Viken Fiber AS. The privacy ombudsman for Viken Fiber is organizationally located in the parent company Lyse AS. Viken Fiber is part of the Lyse Group of companies.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• HomeNet: Norwegian regional broadband provider offering fiber and DSL to residential customers. Smaller and more geographically limited than Viken Fiber, but addresses the same residential broadband market with overlapping technology.

Direct peers

• NextGenTel: Norwegian broadband provider delivering internet, TV, and telephony primarily over fiber and DSL to consumers and SMEs. Comparable in customer segments and product mix to Viken Fiber, with similar geographic focus on regional Norwegian markets.
• Signal Bredbånd: Bergen-based regional fiber ISP and Altibox partner serving Hordaland/Sogn og Fjordane. Same FTTH + Altibox TV business model as Viken Fiber with comparable customer segments and pricing structure.
• Eidsiva Bredbånd: Norwegian regional fiber operator and Altibox partner serving the Inland region (Hedmark/Oppland). Operates an identical FTTH + Altibox TV + business fiber model to Viken Fiber, making it the most structurally comparable peer.
• GlobalConnect Norge: Nordic fiber operator with Norwegian operations providing FTTH, dark fiber, and enterprise connectivity. Comparable to Viken Fiber in core fiber infrastructure delivery, with stronger enterprise/wholesale mix and broader Nordic footprint.
• Lyse Tele: The Stavanger-based originating Altibox partner and sibling company under parent Lyse AS. Uses the same Altibox platform, product lineup, and partnership economics, and is Viken Fiber's sister entity in the Lyse group.

Broad incumbents

• Telenor Norge: Norway's incumbent telecom operator offering nationwide fiber, DSL, and 5G fixed wireless broadband plus TV. Competes with Viken Fiber across residential and business segments in Østlandet but as part of a much broader portfolio including mobile and enterprise.
• Telia Norge: National telecom and TV provider (acquired Get cable) competing across fiber, cable, and mobile broadband in Norway. Overlaps with Viken Fiber's residential and business offerings but serves a national footprint and broader product mix.
• Ice Communications: Norwegian mobile operator expanding into home broadband via 4G/5G fixed wireless access. Competes with Viken Fiber on price-sensitive residential broadband, particularly where fiber is not yet deployed, though on different underlying technology.

Others

• Lyse AS: Viken Fiber's parent company and Norwegian energy/telecom group owning Lyse Tele and several Altibox partners. Relevant as the strategic owner shaping Viken Fiber's capital allocation, M&A capacity, and partnership economics rather than as an operating competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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