Can I get fiber optic in my house? Explanation per type of housing

Fiber optic internet is fast, reliable, and ready for the future. But how do you know if fiber optic is available in your home? Jeroen Dangremond, Manager Customer Operations at Open Dutch Fiber, works daily on the installation of fiber optic and explains how you can check this and what you can do if fiber optic is not yet available.

How does the fiber optic connection work for each type of housing?

Fiber optic is connected in different ways, depending on the type of residence.

Residential house (single-story)

The fiber optic cable is brought from the street to your home.

After you subscribe, a technician will come to install the connection.

Apartment in a large complex (high-rise building)

The fiber optic cable is installed in the building and distributed to all homes.

When you take an internet subscription, the connection in your home will be activated.

The Owners' Association or landlord often collaborates with Open Dutch Fiber for the installation. Read more about it here. apply for fiber optic internetI'm sorry, but you haven't provided any text to translate. Could you please provide the text you would like me to translate into English?

Apartment in a building with a shared staircase.

● The fiber optic cables are pulled up through the meter cupboards.

● All homes will be connected, but you only need to take out a subscription if you want to use fiber optic.

Housing association or social rental housing

Open Dutch Fiber collaborates with housing associations to make fiber optic available.

The landlord often needs to give permission before the connection can be installed. Read more about it here. Fiber optic at a housing corporation.

Remote houses or rural areas

Even if you live in a remote area, fiber optic internet may still be possible.

Open Dutch Fiber has special solutions in some cases to connect homes.

How do I know if my house has fiber optic internet?

The easiest way to check if you can get fiber optic is through the postcode check of Open Dutch Fiber. Enter your postcode and house number, and you will immediately see if fiber optic is available at your address.

Jeroen explains why this check is important: "Fiber optic is installed per neighborhood. Some addresses are already connected, while others still have to wait. With the postcode check, you can immediately see if your home is already up for installation."

What does the result of the postcode check mean?

● Fiber optic available. You can sign up for a subscription directly with a fiber optic provider.

● Not available yet. Is fiber optic not yet available at your address? No worries! Open Dutch Fiber is expanding the network further. Jeroen: "When expanding our fiber optic network, we look at various factors, such as the demand in an area and the existing infrastructure. This determines where we expand first."

How to switch to fiber optic internet

If fiber optic is available in your house, you can switch in a few simple steps:

1. Choose a fiber optic provider and a subscription that suits you.

2. Schedule an appointment for the installation.

3. A technician connects the fiber optic cable and the modem so that you can immediately start using high-speed internet.

Jeroen emphasizes why switching is easy: "Our technicians take care of everything for you. Within a few hours, your home will be connected and you can start using stable and fast internet right away."

Enjoy the benefits of fiber optic.

With fiber optic, you can get super fast and reliable internet at home, ideal for streaming, gaming, and working from home. Check it out today with the postcode check Check if fiber optic is available at your address and take the first step towards a faster connection!