The Netherlands, a country located in North-Western Europe, is characterised by a flat and low-lying geography. With a population of approximately 17.5 million people densely packed into an area of 41,865 square kilometres, it is one of the most densely populated countries globally. The majority of the population is concentrated in urban areas, notably the Randstad, a conurbation including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht. The Netherlands is renowned for its advanced and comprehensive telecommunications infrastructure, with one of the highest broadband penetration rates in the world. The country boasts a highly developed technological sector, particularly in areas such as renewable energy and smart city solutions. Innovations include extensive use of wind energy, with the country home to the largest offshore wind farm in the world, and pioneering smart city initiatives in cities like Amsterdam. This infrastructure indicates a mature state of technological and telecommunication sectors in the country.

ITU Region
Region-1
Geographic Region
Europe
Regulatory Body
Radiocommunication Agency Netherlands
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Mobile Network Operators

The are 4 companies operating mobile networks in this region.

KPN

Koninklijke KPN N.V., commonly known as KPN, is a Dutch multinational telecommunications company headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The company was originally founded in 1752 as Statenpost and later became PTT-NL in 1893. It was corporatised on January 1, 1989. KPN is publicly traded on the Euronext Amsterdam under the ticker symbol KPN. The company offers a wide range of services, including landline and mobile telephony, internet, digital terrestrial television, IT services, and IPTV. As of 2020, KPN reported a revenue of €5.283 billion, with an operating income of €912 million and a...
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Netherlands

Tele2 Netherlands

Tele2 Netherlands, a subsidiary of the Swedish telecommunications company Tele2 AB, has played a significant role in the Dutch telecommunications landscape. Tele2 AB was founded in Sweden in 1993 by Jan Stenbeck and has since expanded its operations across Europe, challenging traditional telecom monopolies and offering innovative solutions in mobile and fixed connectivity, telephony, data network services, TV, streaming, and global IoT solutions (Tele2, n.d.). Tele2 Netherlands was part of this expansion, aiming to disrupt the Dutch market with competitive pricing and advanced technology. In...
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Netherlands

T-Mobile Netherlands

T-Mobile Netherlands, a prominent telecommunications provider in the Netherlands, has a rich history marked by strategic acquisitions, technological advancements, and significant financial transactions. Initially part of Deutsche Telekom, T-Mobile Netherlands was sold to investment firms Apax Partners and Warburg Pincus for 5.1 billion euros in September 2021. This sale marked a pivotal moment in the company's history, reflecting its robust market position and strategic value. By 2022, T-Mobile Netherlands generated a revenue of 536 million euros, a testament to its strong operational...
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Netherlands
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Vodafone Netherlands

VodafoneZiggo Group Holding B.V. is a major telecommunications company operating in the Netherlands. The company was formed as a result of a joint venture between Vodafone Plc and Ziggo B.V., a process that was initiated in February 2016, received approval from the European Commission in August 2016, and was completed by December 2016. The company's headquarters are located in Utrecht, Netherlands. Ownership of VodafoneZiggo is shared between Vodafone Plc and Ziggo B.V., both prominent entities in the global telecommunications sector.
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Netherlands
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