Nera (company)

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Nera Networks AS
Subsidiary
Industry Electronics
Founded 1947
Headquarters Norway
Revenue NOK 2,370 million (2004)
NOK –167.1 million (2004)
Parent Eltek
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Nera satellite phone antenna pointing across Noakchott, Mauritania
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Front of Nera satellite phone antenna pointing across Noakchott, Mauritania

Nera Networks AS is a Norwegian company working in the field of wireless telecommunications using microwave and satellite technology. A subsidiary of Eltek, it is based in Bergen, with offices in 26 countries and more than 1,500 employees. The headquarters is in Bergen, Norway and a subsidiary of Eltek.

Nera is operational through its three subsidiaries:

  • Nera Networks AS (transmission systems). Proving radio link equipment and systems, antenna systems and turnkey telecommunications transmission networks. Mainly sold to telecommunication equipment makers and mobile and broadcast network operators.
  • Nera SatCom AS (satellite communications business). Providing satellite communication equipment for global data and voice at land, sea, and air. In 2007 Nera SatCom was purchased by Thrane and Thrane.
  • Nera Telecommunications Ltd (broadband access). Providing wireless broadband access, infrastructure, payment solutions, and broadcasting.

As of 2004 Nera also owns a 50.18% interest in the public company NeraTel located in Singapore.

Acquired by Ceragon Networks in Q1/2011

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