Police confirm Telia's mobile network has lost all coverage in Møre og Romsdal county. The outage particularly affects eight municipalities in western Norway. These include Ørsta, Sula, Ulstein, Herøy, Sande, Vanylven, Sykkylven and Volda.
Authorities issued the alert at 11:01 AM local time. They advise residents in affected areas to use landlines for emergency calls. People should also seek locations with alternative network coverage if they need assistance.
This disruption highlights regional infrastructure vulnerabilities. Western Norway's challenging terrain often complicates network maintenance and emergency responses.
What should residents do during such outages? Police recommend identifying neighbors with working phones beforehand. They also suggest keeping emergency numbers written down rather than relying solely on mobile contacts.