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Closed startup

1999 – 2011

Chess Communication

Norwegian telecommunications company

NorwayTelecoms

Founded: 1999
Closed: 2011
Lifespan: 12 years
Country: Norway
City: Bergen
Sector: Telecoms
Founders: Amedia

In brief

Founded in 1999, Chess Communication was a Norwegian telecommunications company based in Bergen, Norway. It closed in 2011, after 12 years. Its founder was Amedia. Its website was chess.no.

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