Tagged in: Netherlands
Europe’s fibre infrastructure gaining pace through investment stimuli
During the last few years Europe has made considerable progress towards building national Next Generation Networks based on fibre infrastructure. The timetable for this exercise differs between countries, but most will have completed the migration from legacy copper networks to … Continue reading
KPN begins wholesale migration of DSL subscribers to fibre
Telecom market overview The Dutch telecom market, boasting one of the most developed infrastructures in Europe, supports the highest regional fixed-broadband penetration as well as high mobile penetration. The success of the mobile sector since 2006 has largely been due … Continue reading
Some of the world’s largest investors are investing in FttH
While some governments are still struggling with the concept of FttH – some of the world’s largest investors such as the Dutch superannuation funds (ABP, PGGM and Pensioenfonds Vervoer (PfV)), have been investing in FttH in the Netherlands since 2010. … Continue reading
Cablecos’ mobile services in the Netherlands adding to bundled services mix
Telecom overview The Dutch telecom market has one of the most developed infrastructures in Europe, providing a solid foundation for the country’s IP-services offerings. Almost 90% of the population uses the internet, while the high broadband take-up has benefited from … Continue reading
Carlos Slim puts bomb under European telecoms market
The Mexican telecoms and broadcasting magnate Carlos Slim – the wealthiest man in the world and owner of the business conglomerate Grupo Carso – has put a 28% bid for the Netherlands’ incumbent telco KPN on the table. This is … Continue reading
