KPN to raise prices 3.3% in July
NETHERLANDS 10:42

KPN to raise prices 3.3% in July

KPN announced a 3.3 percent annual increase in rates for its internet and TV packages from July 2026. The adjustment is in line with the national inflation rate for 2025 as reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), consistent with the operator's pledge to not raise prices above this rate.

Odido Q1 revenue up 1.9% as broadband base grows by 3k and mobile base loses 7k
NETHERLANDS 10:06

Odido Q1 revenue up 1.9% as broadband base grows by 3k and mobile base loses 7k

Dutch operator Odido increased both revenue and profitability during the first quarter of 2026. Service revenue rose 2.7 percent year-on-year to EUR 487 million, while total revenue grew 1.9 percent to EUR 590 million, according to an analysis of the company's quarterly results by New Street Research and estimates by Telecompaper.

Digi Belgium adds 60 GB plan to mobile portfolio
BELGIUM 08:40

Digi Belgium adds 60 GB plan to mobile portfolio

Digi Belgium has expanded its mobile offering with a new plan that includes 60 GB of mobile data for EUR 9 per month. With the launch, the operator has added a fourth mobile plan to its portfolio. The new package includes unlimited calls to Belgian networks and complements Digi's existing subscriptions, which offer 7 GB for EUR 3, 30 GB for EUR 5 and 40 GB for EUR 7 per month.

Luxembourg's LU-CIX launches sovereign videoconferencing platform
LUXEMBOURG 08:28

Luxembourg's LU-CIX launches sovereign videoconferencing platform

Luxembourg internet exchange LU‑CIX has announced the official launch of Videoconf.lu, a videoconferencing platform designed for businesses of all sizes. The initiative aims to provide local companies with a sovereign service hosted on LU‑CIX's resilient network infrastructure, suitable for crisis management and business continuity. Clients can choose from three packages, dubbed Pro, Pro+ and Enterprise, while tailor‑made offers are also available for larger companies.

VodafoneZiggo expects broadband subscriber losses to end this quarter
NETHERLANDS 06:55

VodafoneZiggo expects broadband subscriber losses to end this quarter

VodafoneZiggo CEO Stephen van Rooyen expects the Dutch telecom operator to stop losing broadband customers during the current quarter. Speaking to Financieele Dagblad, he said the operator has already seen a steady reduction in customer losses over the past four quarters and now anticipates stabilisation, with the possibility of slight growth in its broadband base.

Belmoney and DigiPay offer DigiTransfer remittances to Congo and DRC
BELGIUM 2 JUN

Belmoney and DigiPay offer DigiTransfer remittances to Congo and DRC

Pan-African fintech company DigiPay Group and European financial technology company Belmoney have launched DigiTransfer, a mobile application that streamlines remittance from France and Belgium directly to the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It is available on Android and iOS and lets users send funds directly to mobile wallets and bank accounts. The two companies said transfers are completed within minutes through Visa and Mastercard networks, using Belmoney's regulatory licen

Open Dutch Fiber revenue grows 36% in 2025, Odido remains anchor tenant
NETHERLANDS 2 JUN

Open Dutch Fiber revenue grows 36% in 2025, Odido remains anchor tenant

Open Dutch Fiber (ODF) increased its revenue by nearly 36 percent to EUR 48.2 million in 2025, according to its annual report. The company's largest customer, Odido remained the company's main customer, accounting for 75.5 percent of total revenue, or EUR 36.4 million, as anchor tenant on ODF's network.

Bpost to exclusively sell Digi telco services at post offices
BELGIUM 2 JUN

Bpost to exclusively sell Digi telco services at post offices

Belgian postal operator Bpost has signed a five-year agreement with telecom provider Digi Belgium, making Digi's mobile and broadband subscriptions available through its nationwide network of post offices. The telecom services are already offered in 83 larger post offices and will be rolled out gradually to all 655 locations over the coming months. Bpost aims to achieve nationwide coverage by this summer.

Liberty Global appoints VodafoneZiggo CEO to head Ziggo Group ahead of 2027 listing, picks CFO from Sunrise
BENELUX 1 JUN

Liberty Global appoints VodafoneZiggo CEO to head Ziggo Group ahead of 2027 listing, picks CFO from Sunrise

Liberty Global said it plans to appoint VodafoneZiggo chief executive Stephen Van Rooyen as CEO of Ziggo Group, a newly created Benelux telecoms business combining VodafoneZiggo in the Netherlands and Telenet in Belgium. The group is preparing for a planned listing on Euronext Amsterdam in 2027.

Odido bundles recording service with Videoland and raises price
NETHERLANDS 1 JUN

Odido bundles recording service with Videoland and raises price

Dutch provider Odido is increasing the monthly price of its "Opnemen" TV recording add-on from EUR 5.00 to EUR 5.99 as of 01 July, while integrating Videoland Basis into the package. The updated bundle, renamed "Opnemen + Videoland Basis", combines recording functionality with 200 hours of storage across 44 TV channels with access to Videoland's entry-level streaming service. 

Itsme app launches in Netherlands after iDIN acquisition
BELGIUM 1 JUN

Itsme app launches in Netherlands after iDIN acquisition

Belgian digital ID platform Itsme has launched its services in the Netherlands, marking its first large-scale expansion outside Belgium, according to the company. The rollout follows Itsme's acquisition of Dutch identity provider iDIN in late 2025, strengthening its position in the European digital identity market. 

Moody's upgrades Odido outlook to positive on 2025 results, limited impact of data breach
NETHERLANDS 1 JUN

Moody's upgrades Odido outlook to positive on 2025 results, limited impact of data breach

Moody's has revised its outlook on Dutch operator Odido from stable to positive, citing improved operating performance and expectations of further financial strengthening. The ratings agency has affirmed the company's existing ratings, including its B2 Corporate Family Rating, B1 rating for senior secured debt and Caa1 rating for subordinated debt, while indicating that an upgrade could follow if specific financial targets are met.

NETHERLANDS 1 JUN

50+ Mobiel introduces eSIM support

​Dutch MVNO 50+ Mobiel is adding eSims to its offering, both for new and existing customers. With the eSim option, customers can order and activate a new line almost immediately over the Mijn 50+ app, without waiting for the Sim card to be delivered by post. Existing customers also can switch to an eSim over the app.

NETHERLANDS 1 JUN

New Dutch MVNO launches AI-powered mobile service

Dutch MVNO start-up Onze.nl has launched its mobile service, combining telecommunications and artificial intelligence in a single offering. Founder Sibbe Jan Noppert told Telecompaper that the company aims to address growing demand for AI-enabled telecom services and is positioning itself as an "AI-native" telecom provider.

NETHERLANDS 29 MEI

ACM rejects request to intervene in number inquiry market

The Dutch regulator ACM has rejected a request from directory service providers Voice Data Bridge, 1800 Services and 1850 to force telecom operators and their association COIN to share more information on subscribers. The ACM was asked to intervene and set a fair rate for the number data, based on reasonable, cost-based methods and no higher than 3 percent of their current combined tariff. However, an initial assessment from the ACM found the issue was not enough of a priority to devote the resources to suc

BELGIUM 29 MEI

Proximus NXT survey finds AI governance lagging adoption

Belgian companies are adopting AI rapidly, but governance and cybersecurity issues are often neglected, according to a report from Proximus NXT based on an Ipsos suvey of over 400 organisations with at least 10 employees each. The research found that 81 percent of the organisations allow employees to use AI tools in their daily work, but only 29 percent have a formal policy on AI. Less than four in ten (37%) have organised training to raise awareness on the related risks and obligations. 

LUXEMBOURG 29 MEI

Cegecom joins forces with cybersecurity specialist F3C Systems in Luxembourg

B2B telecom operator Cegecom announced a strategic agreement with F3C Systems to expand its portfolio of cybersecurity services for Luxembourg's SMEs. F3C Systems brings to the partnership its SOC (Security Operations Centre) capabilities, which provide clients with round‑the‑clock technical support in response to cyber incidents. Cegecom said the collaboration represents further progress towards its transformation into a trusted ICT service provider, building on previous agreements to create a one‑stop sho

BELGIUM 29 MEI

Belgian Total Communications market 2026-Q1

Telecompaper's latest report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Belgian telecom market for Q1 2026. It offers valuable insights into subscriber numbers, market revenues, and key trends across fixed and mobile services. The report examines the performance of major players like Proximus, Telenet, and Orange, as well as the impact of new entrants like Digi and MVNOs.

NETHERLANDS 29 MEI

Dutch police take down botnet infecting 17 mln devices

The Dutch police have taken down a botnet network infecting over 17 million devices. Discovered by a researcher at the National Cyber Security Centre, the network included computers, tablets and smartphones, working with 200 servers hosted in the Netherlands in order to conduct cyber attacks. The servers at the hosting provider were seized and the network taken down due to criminal misuse. 

NETHERLANDS 29 MEI

Dutch companies adopt more cybersecurity measures, suffer fewer incidents - CBS

Dutch companies are working more on cybersecurity, and fewer have faced security incidents, according to the annual Cybersecurity monitor from the national statistics agency CBS. Especially bigger businesses are investing more often in cybersecurity.

BELGIUM 28 MEI

Belgian wholesale revenues fall 2% in 2025 on lower interconnection income

Wholesale revenues on the Belgian telecom market fell 2.3 percent in 2025 to EUR 650 million, according to market regulator Bipt's annual report. This was mainly due to lower mobile revenues, which were down 6.5 percent to EUR 410 million due mainly to lower income from terminating calls and SMS. Wholesale revenues from fixed network services rose 7 percent to EUR 240 million. 

NETHERLANDS 28 MEI

Dutch digital infrastructure agency's director leaves after 7 years

Angeline van Dijk is stepping down at the end of June as inspector general at the Netherlands' digital infrastructure agency RDI. She has taken a new job to lead the country's food safety agency. Van Dijk led the RDI almost seven years, guiding its transition from the former Agentschap Telecom (AT) to the current organsiation with a much broader field of oversight. A replacement has not yet been named. 

NETHERLANDS 28 MEI

Consumers union questions KPN, Ziggo price hikes

The Dutch consumers union says it's investigating recent price changes at the leading telecom providers KPN and Ziggo to see if they are legal. This follows dozens of complaints received from consumers about the higher prices. The Consumentenbond said it plans to meet with the operators to discuss the changes, which include a new security fee added by KPN and additional sports channels charged by Ziggo. 

BELGIUM 28 MEI

Proximus buys out Eurofiber in Unifiber joint venture

Proximus is buying out its partner Eurofiber in the Unifiber joint venture building a FTTP network in the south of Belgium. Proximus will acquire the 50.01 percent stake owned by Eurofiber for EUR 75 million, giving it 100 percent ownership. The deal gives Unfiber an enterprise value of EUR 560 million. 

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