Open the world of quickly fiber optic
Make a choice based on your wishes
Many people get a bad gut feeling when choices need to be made. Just like every year when choosing a health insurance or energy company. We call it choice stress. And the more providers there are, the greater the stress. But here we offer you a helping hand. And switching is really easier than you might think.
Tips
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The subscription
Answering these 4 questions will make choosing much easier.
First, you choose the internet speed. There are many speeds available from 100 Mbit/s to up to 8 Gbit/s, so there is always one that suits your situation.
Which internet speed suits you best?
· If you live and work at home with your partner and occasionally watch a movie, then 100Mbit/s is often enough.
· For a family that heavily uses the internet for work or streaming and wants to do so simultaneously, 400Mbit/s is sufficient.
· If you have a family and want to be able to work, download, stream, and game on multiple devices at the same time, then a speed of 1Gbit/s is more suitable.
You can easily test your current speed via www.speedtest.nl If you are satisfied with your current speed, then you choose the same speed. If you prefer something faster, then you opt for a faster package. By the way, if you want to adjust the speed in between, you can do it quickly and easily online most of the time. Additionally, lower speeds only offer a financial advantage of a few euros per month.
Which channels do you watch the most on TV? Do you watch live what is on TV at that moment? Just like in the past, you opt for linear TV.
If you hardly watch programs at the time they are broadcasted or if you want to record or watch programs later, then you should choose interactive TV.
If you only stream through Netflix, Viaplay, Disney Channel, Videoland, Discovery Plus, KijkTV, etc., then you only need an internet subscription in combination with the apps of the respective streaming services.
Do you want a fixed telephone line? For example, for your alarm system. Check with the relevant alarm system supplier what is required. A telephone line costs around 2 euros per month plus the costs for outgoing calls.
If you simply want to remain reachable at home via the landline, you can choose from various call bundles, which you can always adjust again if your situation changes.
With a 2-year contract, you often benefit from a higher discount compared to choosing a 1-year contract. If you prefer flexibility, opt for 1 year. If you want the extra discount, choose 2 years.
So much for the choices. Are you ready? Do the postcode check below and order the subscription that suits your needs. It's as simple as that.
Depending on your choice, your new provider will help you cancel the subscription with your current provider. Otherwise, you can send them an email or give them a call to cancel it yourself. Make sure to check when your current contract ends and when you can switch without any extra costs. Only cancel once you know when the new provider will activate the services for you.
Just a few more steps before you can smoothly switch to fiber optic.
Once the subscription is arranged, there are only a few things left to consider so that the installation of your new fiber optic package goes smoothly.
Tip 1 Email
If you switch to fiber optic, you will lose the email address that you received from your provider. But don't worry. There is plenty of time to switch because the law states that you will still have access to your email for at least 6 months. So, go ahead and get an independent email address now, such as @.outlook.com I'm sorry, but the text "@ " does not contain enough information for me to provide a meaningful translation. If you could provide more context or details, I would be happy to help with the translation.gmail.comThen you can set up automatic forwarding of emails from the old address to the new address and use an 'automatic reply' to inform everyone who sends you an email of the new email address.
Tip 2 The cabling of the TV
In TV, you have 2 types of cabling: UTP cable (internet signal) or coaxial cable. If you currently have a subscription with Ziggo, your TV is connected via coaxial cable. With KPN or another interactive TV provider, it is connected via a UTP cable. The TV can also be connected via the electrical network, using so-called powerline adapters. But that is actually the same as using a UTP cable.
Do you currently have Ziggo and therefore a coaxial cable installed? Then you have 2 options to choose from: 1, interactive TV which allows you to record and watch back, or 2, linear TV. With linear TV, you watch whatever is on TV at that moment. Just like in the old days, so to speak.
If you choose option 1, you can go to any provider. In that case, an Ethernet cable must always be laid. Or you can choose the option with powerline adapters or Wifi.
If you choose option 2, then TriNed is the only choice. You can then use the existing coaxial cable.
If you are a customer of KPN or another interactive TV provider, the right cables are already in place. You can use UTP cables, powerline adapters, or Wi-Fi. There are more and more 'smart' TVs that work well with the TV app from providers in combination with Wi-Fi. If it works reasonably well now, it will only work better via fiber optic!
Tip 3 Installing the router, wifi, and TV
Our tip is to always choose to have the router, wifi, and TV installed by the provider. If you have the provider's technician come, you can be sure that you won't be left without internet or TV. Also, have them connect the printer and your mobile phone to the wifi right away. And don't forget about the solar panels and the heat pump... Sometimes providers charge around 50 euros to connect those extra devices. But consider it as an investment. It's better to install everything correctly at once than to endlessly call customer service. If you are a professional-plus-plus and know exactly what to do, then of course you can do it yourself.
Tip 4 Check the customer service.
Internet and TV nowadays are like water from the tap: it usually works well. But if something does go wrong, you want to be helped quickly and efficiently. Just check it out. How? Call the providers on your list. Ask them about their opening hours during the week and on weekends. Also, casually ask if they have any special offers for you. Who knows!
Are they easily reachable? Were you spoken to nicely? Do you have a good feeling about it? Go ahead and order.
You are completely ready now!
With your choice, you no longer have to worry about slow internet connections or stuttering streams while gaming and video calling. With fiber optic, you have lightning-fast, stable, and reliable internet and you are ready for the future.
Did you know that with a fiber optic connection you can also save energy? In addition to being faster, the power consumption is up to 50% lower. Furthermore, fiber optic emits half the amount of CO2, better for the climate and for you. Every little bit helps, you know!
Still have a question?
And do you still need some help? Our independent fiber optic guides are happy to help you!
The benefits of fiber optic.
1. Superfast internet
With fiber optic, you can enjoy internet speeds that are 20 times faster than with other connections.
2. Reliable and stable
Only fiber optic can handle all the avid internet users in the Netherlands without the network faltering.
3. Added value for your house
If you move, fiber optic will make your home more attractive to future residents.
Therefore Open Dutch Fiber
We are Open Dutch Fiber. We build and manage fiber optic networks throughout the Netherlands. Collaboration with municipalities, utility companies, housing associations, homeowners' associations (VvE), and contractors is our strength. Our ambition: to connect two million households to the fiber optic network. With our providers, we make it possible for more and more households to have access to the most modern infrastructure and super-fast internet: fiber optic.
