Seven tips issued for mobile and internet outages

DSB and the Norwegian Communications Authority (Nkom) have drawn up seven simple tips for getting important information and staying in touch with others if the mobile network or internet fails, the local council (Longyearbyen lokalstyre) said on Facebook on Wednesday 28 October.

The council shared the tips as part of Personal Preparedness Week 2026.

Earlier this week, the council marked the week, whose theme this year is loss of mobile network and internet.

Earlier: Longyearbyen lokalstyre marks Personal Preparedness Week 2026 (26 October 2026)

Coverage: Longyearbyen lokalstyre on Facebook ("today in town")