Television in Norway was introduced in 1954, but first program was shown in 1958, and officially begin on August 20, 1960. Like in Denmark, Norway had only one television channel until the 1980s. Some 40% of the population have cable TV, and 30% have satellite TV. Another 30% have terrestrial television only.
In Norway, all advertising containing political messages and advertising aimed at children are prohibited. Channels such as TV3 are allowed to broadcast commercial breaks, as these channels are being broadcast via satellite from the United Kingdom.
Non-Norwegian television programs, except for children's programs, are subtitled, not dubbed, as done in other Nordic countries.
Read more about Television In Norway: Analogue Terrestrial Television, Digital Terrestrial Television, Cable and Satellite Television, National Community TV Channel, Viewing Shares
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