Norwegian infrastructure appreciation post

I recently road-tripped from Stavanger to Sogndal, and all I can say is… wow.

I hope you all truly appreciate how incredible it is here compared to the U.S.

Back home, I lose cell coverage in random places all the time. But in Norway? I’m driving through a 20-kilometer tunnel, deep inside a mountain, with full 5G coverage.

Road quality too like there’s almost no pot holes (in comparison to where I live)

Considering Norway’s terrain and weather, it’s astonishing how well-developed and meticulously planned everything is. This country is on another level.

I just have two questions though:

  1. What is the deeper explanation behind why cell service is so good here?

  2. In the tunnels, what are the fans on the ceiling for? I assumed it was to keep air moving through the tunnel and also help with humidity? Maybe also help power the lights slightly?

Thank you!