Long-term partnership between Circet and Open Dutch Fiber guarantees quality of open fiber network

A long-term choice for quality and stability

Our open fiber network is available to 1.5 million households and is already used by eleven service providers. Following the recent announcement about network management in the Southern Netherlands, ODF is now making a deliberate choice for stability and quality in Northern Netherlands as well. Network management will be placed with Circet for an extended period. This decision aligns with our strategy: working with a select number of strong partners to focus on quality, reliability and the further professionalisation of our services to internet service providers.

Integrated network management in Northern Netherlands

Under the agreement, Circet will be responsible for managing the passive fiber network, including Point of Presence (PoP) locations in Northern Netherlands, for the next five years. In addition, Circet will handle the installation of home connections at high-rise locations. This integrated approach creates a single cohesive management process, contributing to predictable performance, efficient handling of work and stable network quality.

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A future-proof partnership

The partnership focuses on scalability and further professionalisation of network management. By combining knowledge, systems and operational capacity, both parties can respond effectively to network growth and the increasing quality expectations of service providers and end users. This lays a solid foundation for the continued rollout and operation of open fiber infrastructure across the Netherlands. Explore all service providers active on our network.

Joost Steltenpool, COO of Open Dutch Fiber:

"With this long-term agreement, we are making a deliberate choice for maximum quality and customer focus. Circet is a partner that grows alongside our ambitions and contributes to a stable, future-proof infrastructure for all our clients."

Russell Crye, Head of Sales & Marketing, Circet:

"We are proud that Open Dutch Fiber has chosen Circet as a partner for managing the passive fiber network in Northern Netherlands. By organising management, maintenance and connections in an integrated way, we can act faster and deliver stable network performance. This supports Open Dutch Fiber in providing a reliable and scalable service for all users of the network."

About Open Dutch Fiber

Open Dutch Fiber (ODF) is an independent provider of an open FTTH fiber network, primarily in urban areas across the Netherlands. Our network now reaches 1.5 million households. By making the network available to multiple internet service providers, we encourage healthy competition. This gives consumers the freedom to choose the best offer at a competitive price. More information is available at www.opendutchfiber.nl.

About Circet Netherlands

Circet Netherlands designs, builds and manages the vital networks of tomorrow. We are responsible for fixed and mobile telecom networks and infrastructure for the energy transition. With 7 locations, 1,045 employees and long-standing partnerships, Circet Netherlands stays close to its clients. In addition to the Netherlands, the group is active across Europe, Africa and the US, with a total workforce of 17,200 employees. More information at www.circet-benelux.eu.