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| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Norway |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | ViacomCBS Networks EMEAA |
| History | |
| Launched | 18 September 2005 |
| Replaced | MTV Nordic |
| Closed | 22 February 2019 |
| Replaced by | MTV Nordic |
| Links | |
| Website | www.mtv.no |
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