Telenor faces Nkom scrutiny after 20,000 SIM cards fail in routine update

A routine update by Telenor caused approximately 20,000 SIM cards to stop functioning, prompting the Norwegian Communications Authority (Nkom) to initiate a supervisory review. Nkom will investigate the root cause and assess Telenor's compliance with ekom law security requirements. The incident highlights potential vulnerabilities in telecom infrastructure and regulatory oversight.