Dutch Mobile Operators 2025-Q4
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Dutch Mobile Operators 2025-Q4

This latest report from Telecompaper's continued research into developments in the Dutch communication services market looks at the leading Dutch mobile network operators: KPN, Vodafone, Odido and the MVNO market. It analyses fourth quarter 2025 results, both revenue and subscriber base, and compares the findings with results in the previous quarters and year.

Hollandsnieuwe adds eSim support
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Hollandsnieuwe adds eSim support

Dutch provider Hollandsnieuwe, a second brand of Vodafone Netherlands, has started offering customers eSims. Existing customers can request a swap to an eSim over the Hollandsnieuwe app, while new customers can take an eSim immediately. 

Ziggo updates contract terms from May
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Ziggo updates contract terms from May

Dutch cable operator Ziggo is updating its terms and conditions for customers from 01 May. The main change is a cap on additional price increases beyond the annual inflation adjustment. Customers who don't accept the new terms can cancel their contracts with no penalty until 01 May.

Brand Awareness - Video Services 2026Q1
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Brand Awareness - Video Services 2026Q1

This report shows the spontaneous and assisted brand awareness of video services in the Netherlands during February 2026. We also look at what is top of mind. Brand awareness is an important indicator of how successful existing and new brands are in their marketing. It is an essential first step in convincing consumers to take out a subscription. The following brands are included: Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV+, Discovery+, Disney+, ESPN, Film1, HBO Max, Netflix, NLZIET, NPO, Pathé Thuis, SkyShowtime, Viaplay, Videoland, YouTube, Ziggo Sport Totaal. 

Odido loses final appeal over Huawei network ban
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Odido loses final appeal over Huawei network ban

The Dutch corporate appeals court (CBb) has upheld a government decision that the telecom operator Odido must remove equipment from Huawei and ZTE from critical elements of its mobile network due to security risks. The decision is final, and confirms a ruling from 2023 from a lower court in Rotterdam. The appeals court also rejected Odido's claims for compensation for the network swap, saying the damages did not meet the legal norm of 2 percent of costs. 

VodafoneZiggo emissions targets confirmed by SBTi
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VodafoneZiggo emissions targets confirmed by SBTi

VodafoneZiggo has received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for the Dutch operator's climate targets, including a goal of net-zero emissions by 2040. This means its plans for reducing carbon emissions are in line with global science for slowing climate change. 

KPN named most sustainable telecom brand by consumers
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KPN named most sustainable telecom brand by consumers

KPN was named the most sustainable telecom brand in the SB Insights Sustainable Brand Index (SBI) for 2026. The company came 43 in the list of sustainable companies in the Netherlands, while chocolate maker Tony Chocolonely came first. 

Netherlands faces half million addresses with no plans for fibre access
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Netherlands faces half million addresses with no plans for fibre access

There is still no sign of FTTH reaching around 500,000 addresses in the Netherlands, according to research by Telecompaper. These locations are too small scale, with costs of roll-out too high, to attract any commercial operators. The market researcher's latest annual report on the FTTH market shows the fibre build slowed significantly in 2025, with fewer homes passed and activated in the previous two years as nearly all locations have now received fibre access. 

Nebius secures AI infrastructure deal with Meta worth up to USD 27 bln
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Nebius secures AI infrastructure deal with Meta worth up to USD 27 bln

Amsterdam-headquartered Nebius Group has signed a long-term agreement with Meta to supply large-scale AI infrastructure capacity, in a deal valued at up to USD 27 billion over five years. Under the agreement, the AI cloud provider will deliver USD 12 billion of dedicated compute capacity across multiple locations, with deployment scheduled to begin in early 2027. The infrastructure will be based on one of the first large-scale implementations of Nvidia's Vera Rubin platform.

Dutch Consumer Broadband 2025-Q4
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Dutch Consumer Broadband 2025-Q4

This report analyses developments in the fourth quarter of 2025 in the Dutch market for broadband internet access, focusing on consumer connections. The report further includes data on developments, fixed market revenues and broadband revenues. The findings are compared with results from previous periods and the reports includes a five year forecast for consumer broadband connections and revenues, also divided by technology. The analysis is based on Telecompaper's continuous research into the development of the Dutch broadband communication services market.

Infopact acquires TWS Technologies
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Infopact acquires TWS Technologies

Infopact has agreed a takeover of TWS Technologies, bringing together two Dutch service providers of connectivity, network and IT solutions for the business market. TWS will continue under the same name, working from the same offices, and customers and partners should expect no changes in service. Rutger Muijsers remains director of TWS Technologies, responsible for the strategic direction and daily operations.

Vodafone Netherlands introduces kids mobile plans
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Vodafone Netherlands introduces kids mobile plans

Vodafone Netherlands is introducing dedicated plans for children under 18 years old. Under the name Kids & Teens, the three monthly mobile plans come with zero data, 2 GB or 10 GB, plus built-in parental controls to help manage spending and internet use. The plans are available with smartphones or as Sim only.

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Dutch govt approves EUR 142 mln additional funding for 6G research

The Dutch government has approved EUR 142 million in funding for 6G research, as part of the National Growth fund for long-term strategic investments. This takes total public funding for the 6G Future Network Services consortium to EUR 203 million to date. The group brings together public research groups and private companies to work on 6G network development, ahead of an expected 2030 start to the new generation of mobile technology. 

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Mobile Insights – Dutch Children and Teenagers 2025

This report provides detailed insights into handset brands and mobile service providers among children and teenagers in the Netherlands (ages 6–18). It analyses how device ownership and operator choice evolve as children grow older and how strongly household ecosystems influence these choices. The study reveals clear trends in handset brand preferences, the use of new versus second-hand devices, and the role of parents and broadband providers in shaping mobile operator selection. The results highlight the growing importance of ecosystems and fixed–mobile convergence within households.

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Yielder names Veerman as CCO IT

Dutch ICT services provider Yielder has named Nils Veerman chief commercial officer IT and board member from 16 March. He brings extensive experience in commercial management in the IT sector and will support the further integration of Yielder's IT and telecom activities.

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ACM recommends updates to telecom rules to reduce bureaucracy

The Consumer and Market Authority in the Netherlands has published new policy recommendations for improving rules in some of its oversight areas, including telecom, energy, consumer protection and data exchange. The proposals include ending the requirement to publish a phone directory, as this service is rarely used anymore, and ending a requirement to supply a database to European telecom regulators, as this has been supplanted already by a regularly updated platform. Certain elements of the Dutch telecom

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Talpa Media research finds ready take-up of FAST channels in Netherlands

Several FAST channels from Talpa Media are already among the top five most watched in the Netherlands, according to research by the media company and WPP Meda. 'Lang Leve de Liefde' is viewed by a third of FAST viewers, followed by Chateau Meiland with a 30 percent share and SBS6 Classics at 28 percent. The channels BBC TopGear and BBC Earth are also in the top ten of FAST channels.

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Nvidia to invest USD 2 bln in Nebius and partners on AI infrastructure

Nvidia has agreed to invest USD 2 billion in Dutch-based Nebius Group as part of a strategic partnership aimed at expanding hyperscale cloud infrastructure designed for AI workloads. The investment forms part of a broader collaboration between the companies to develop and deploy what they describe as a full-stack AI cloud platform intended for both AI-native companies and enterprise users. Nebius said the funding will support the development of its AI cloud platform and the construction of new data centres.

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MediaMarkt introduces shopping by appointment

MediaMarkt has started offering shopping by appointment in the Netherlands. Customers can choose a dedicated time to meet a specialist in the shop and receive one-to-one advice so they can select a product faster and more in line with their needs. MediaMarkt said consumers may do research online before visiting a shop, but often they would like professional advice in-store to confirm their purchase. 

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GlasDraad plans expansion in Zeeland

Dutch operator Glasdraad announced plans to expand its fibre-optic network to the municipality Tholen, in Zeeland province. This would see FTTH services come to the areas Sint Philipsland, Stavenisse, Oud-Vossemeer and Scherpenisse, as well as rural farms and businesses in the area. At least 40 percent of the targeted addresses need to sign up for services for the project to go ahead, Glasdraad said. 

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ACM outlines focus on digital autonomy in regulatory enforcement

The Consumer & Market Authority of the Netherlands (ACM) announced an increased focus on the digital economy in its regulatory activities this year. The aim is to make digital markets more open and switching between providers easier, with users better protected and having more control over their data, supporting greater digital resilience. The vision was presented in the new document 'Focus op digitale economie 2026', which adds to the ACM's earlier published agenda for 2026. 

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Dutch court rejects US filmmakers' copyright claim against Ziggo

A court in the Netherlands has rejected a compensation claim from American filmmakers against the Dutch cable operator Ziggo. The court found that they had no right to claim payment for the re-transmission of their films. The case centred on whether the Directors Guild of America (DGA) and other American associations could claim such fees under the Dutch copyright law (article 45d). 

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Meta loses appeal against Dutch court ruling mandating algorithm-free Facebook, Instagram

Meta has lost an appeal against a Dutch court ruling requiring the social media company to offer Facebook and Instagram without personalised algorithms. The case brought by digital rights group Bits of Freedom gives users the right to set their feed on the social media sites to content only they chose to follow, without recommended posts from Meta's targeting software. The court said this option is protected by the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) and must be made easily available to social media users. 

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NIBC sees infrastructure portfolio grow 8% in 2025

NIBC reported an 8 percent increase in the value of its infrastructure portfolio in 2025 to EUR 2.207 billion. This was accompanied by an increased focus on data centres, which grew to 44 percent of the portfolio from 33 percent the previous year. New investments reached EUR 546 million, including EUR 416 million for data centres and EUR 130 million for fibre networks.

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