Bahnhof AB sells broadband directly to consumers (you can buy broadband from them directly as a consumer) (Source). Founded 1994 as Sweden's first independent ISP (Source).
Bahnhof AB operates its own Bahnhof Carrier Fibre backbone and offers wholesale capacity and transit services to other ISPs (Source).
Sweden
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About
Founded in 1994 by Oscar Swartz. Bahnhof AB is both an ISP and Network Operator, selling broadband directly to consumers and operating its own Bahnhof Carrier Network backbone. Runs its own Carrier Network connecting over 100 municipal networks with wholesale capacity. In 2025, selected Waystream as supplier for national fibre network rollout. In July 2026, Telenor Group agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Bahnhof for SEK 6.1 billion; Bahnhof will continue to operate under its own brand (Source), (Source), (Source), (Source).
Operator Characteristics
Organization type
ISP
(1994-01-01)
Bahnhof AB sells broadband directly to consumers (you can buy broadband from them directly as a consumer) (Source). Founded 1994 as Sweden's first independent ISP (Source).
Network Operator
Bahnhof AB operates its own Bahnhof Carrier Fibre backbone and offers wholesale capacity and transit services to other ISPs (Source).
Retail-only ISP?
No
Bahnhof AB is not retail-only; it operates its own Bahnhof Carrier Fibre and offers wholesale services (Source).
Wholesale-only Network Operator?
No
Bahnhof AB is not wholesale-only; it sells retail broadband to consumers but also provides wholesale capacity via its Carrier Network to other ISPs (Source), (Source).
Business-only ISP?
No
Bahnhof AB serves both private (residential) and business customers (Source).
Telenor Group agreed to acquire a controlling stake (50.8% from founders) in Swedish broadband provider Bahnhof, valuing the company at SEK 6.1 billion enterprise value. Completion subject to regulatory approvals, expected within 4-8 months. Bahnhof will continue to operate under its own brand (Source).
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