The Appeals Board has fully supported the Norwegian Competition Authority's decision regarding Telenor's acquisition of GlobalConnect's consumer business. Telenor's complaint was rejected, affirming that the Authority's 70-day notice met legal requirements and that the decision is valid.

In June 2026, the Norwegian Competition Authority approved the transaction with conditions proposed by the parties involved. Despite this, Telenor appealed the decision, arguing that the Authority's ability to intervene had lapsed. Telenor claimed that the redaction of confidential business secrets in the public version of the 70-day notice hindered their ability to protect their interests.

The Norwegian Competition Authority maintained that the 70-day notice complied with competition law requirements and that there were no procedural errors in its issuance. Legal Director Karin Stakkestad Laastad expressed satisfaction with the Appeals Board's ruling, emphasizing the importance of trust in handling confidential information for the Authority to fulfill its societal mission.

The complaint was purely procedural and did not challenge the substantive assessments made by the Norwegian Competition Authority.