Telecommunications
Here you will find information about telecommunications in Greenland. You can read about tele providers, telecom statistics, publications and facts about mobile radiation.
Tele providers
Providers that wish to offer telecommunications services in the country must apply for a licence from the Telecommunications Authority of Greenland.
Read more ↓Telecom statistics
The Telecommunications Authority of Greenland is collecting statistics from telecom providers. As soon as they are ready, they will be presented here.
Read more ↓Publications
Here you will find guidelines, consultation papers, reports and annual reports on telecommunications.
Read more ↓Facts about mobile radiation
Read about facts on mobile radiation.
Read more ↓What is tele provider?
A telecommunications provider is someone who offers telecommunications services to users in Greenland. This can be, for example, wireless internet.
Permission to become a telecommunications provider
To obtain a license to be a telecommunications provider in the country, the following conditions must be met: Translated with https://laratranslate.com
- the telecommunications provider must be registered as a limited company, limited liability company or business association with its registered office in Greenland, and
- - at least one member of the daily management must possess relevant professional knowledge in the field, such as long-term experience in operating large IP networks from an existing provider, an IT service company or from a management function in a larger IT department. Translated with https://laratranslate.com
Telecommunications providers that do not meet the conditions may request the Danish Telecommunications Agency for a dispensation if the telecommunications provider meets a need that must be considered important for society. Translated with https://laratranslate.com
List of telecom providers offering services in Greenland:
Telecom statistics
The Telecommunications Authority is collecting statistics from telecom providers. As soon as they are ready, they will be presented here.
Publications
Guidance on the exclusive right of the Self-Government to establish telecommunications infrastructure, including satellite equipment
Download PDFStatement from DTU for satellite communication in Greenland.
Download PDFFacts about mobile radiation
Radio equipment must always be designed with human safety and health in mind. Radio equipment used in this country must be CE marked.
What is mobile radiation
Wireless radio equipment emits electromagnetic radiation.
Electromagnetic radiation is the radio waves that are sent into the air when you listen to music on your radio, watch television or when you use your Wi-Fi router or mobile phone.
Non-ionizing radiation
The low frequencies emit non-ionizing radiation. This includes, for example, radio, mobile phone, microwaves and the like.
Ionizing radiation
The very high frequencies emit ionizing radiation, which includes, for example, X-ray and gamma radiation.
Is mobile radiation harmful?
Overall, it is not considered that there is a health risk associated with mobile radiation. Measurements show that the total radiation from mobile phones, Wi-Fi and other devices that currently emit non-ionizing radiation is weak and is far below the limit values for what is harmful to health. Telecummunications authority of Greenland is following the development of mobile radiation.
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