Have you ever wondered what number provides access to the fairytale fjords, the bustling cities, and the innovative companies of Norway? The answer is simple: 47. These two digits form the country code, or the country number, of Norway, the key that international callers need to contact this Scandinavian gem.

But there is a whole world behind this number, a world of different types of numbers, business opportunities, and a unique way of communicating. Let’s delve deeper into the Norwegian telecommunications world and discover why that ‘47’ is so important!

Why do business in Norway?

Norway and various Norwegian cities are consistently at the top of all lists of best countries to live or work in. But Norway is also a safe and relatively easy country to do business in. Especially for Dutch companies.

The Norwegian mentality and values are not terribly different from what we are used to in the Netherlands. Equality, a flat and often informal organizational structure, a high value placed on cooperation, and an aversion to titles or symbols are just a few of the main characteristics of the Norwegian that are not unfamiliar to many Dutch people.

Because Norwegians are trustworthy, it is usually easy to do business. So easy, in fact, that Norway is in the Ease of Doing Business index within the top 10, and from Europe, only Denmark, the United Kingdom, and Sweden are ahead of it.

Norway has the second highest gross domestic product (GDP) in Europe, and within the United Nations’ Human Development Index (HDI), the country is at the top.

Not only is Norway rich in natural resources like oil and gas, but it also has a 100% surplus of clean hydropower energy.

Plenty of reasons, then, why doing business with Norway must be interesting.

A Norwegian Phone Number

For companies taking the leap into the Norwegian market, a local phone number is an indispensable link in the communication strategy. It shows commitment, builds trust, and makes it easy for Norwegian customers to get in touch. You can read how to request a Norwegian phone number in this article.

At Belfabriek, you have various options for Norwegian phone numbers, without having to make large investments thanks to our extensive range of services.

Free 0800 numbers

Just like in the Netherlands, there are free phone numbers for callers in Norway, known as “toll-free” or “free phone” numbers. These Norwegian numbers start with the prefix 800, followed by five digits.

These free service numbers are ideal for making it easy for potential Norwegian customers to get in touch. By offering them a familiar and free number, you immediately build trust, which will be positively reflected in your call statistics.

Norway also has paid service numbers, which are comparable to the Dutch 0900 numbers. These are national phone numbers.

National service numbers, which you can compare to the Dutch 085 numbers, start in Norway with the series 852 or 854.

Local numbers

In addition to these national service numbers, Belfabriek also offers the possibility of local numbers in Norway, for example in regions such as Oslo.

If you are interested in a specific local number in Norway, please feel free to contact our customer service for the possibilities.

The guide on our website can also help you further with requesting a Norwegian phone number.

Test the market

Testing new markets is an important part of any expansion, and especially with a foreign expansion, this is of crucial importance. With a free-to-call 800 number that is, for example, forwarded to your location in the Netherlands.

This way, you don’t have to invest in a Norwegian branch of your organization yet, and you can still test the market and serve your customers there in an adequate way. This is a practical application of our services.

The moment you are ready to set up a full Norwegian branch, you only need to change the final destination, and all your Norwegian calls will be handled on location in Norway from that moment on.

Virtual business in Norway

Thanks to modern VoIP technology, obtaining and managing a Norwegian phone number, with the 47 country code as a basis, is easier than ever. You don’t need to have a physical infrastructure in Norway to be accessible to Norwegian customers via the telephone network.

Virtual phone numbers allow you to easily forward calls that come in on your Norwegian number to your existing telephone exchange, your office in the Netherlands, or even to the mobile phones of your employees, wherever they are.

This offers flexibility, saves costs, and allows you to operate professionally on the Norwegian market without the need for a physical establishment in the initial phase.

Conclusion

The 47 country code is the gateway to a dynamic and promising market. Whether you want to test the Norwegian market with a free 0800 number, create a national image with an 852 or 854 number, or anchor yourself locally with a number in Oslo or another Norwegian city, the possibilities are diverse and accessible thanks to the services of Belfabriek.

By strategically using the different types of Norwegian phone numbers, you build trust, lower the threshold for contact, and increase your chances of success in beautiful Norway. So, are you ready to embrace the ‘47’ and conquer the Norwegian market?

If you have any questions about our services, or would like to request a number in another country, do not hesitate to contact us!