The new financing platform replaces Eurofiber’s existing €1.5 billion financing and comprises significant undrawn committed debt facilities. The transaction was strongly supported by a broad group of banks and institutional investors.

The refinancing provides Eurofiber with a diversified funding structure with investment-grade characteristics and access to multiple sources of liquidity, including, over time, the capital markets.

The transaction is structured as a Sustainability-Linked Loan aligned with the latest LMA Sustainability-Linked Loan Principles. It includes annual ESG targets and a margin adjustment mechanism linked to three key performance indicators: reducing Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Science Based Targets initiative methodology, introducing a circularity KPI and increasing gender diversity across the workforce.

The refinancing underlines Eurofiber’s strong position as a trusted provider of open digital infrastructure across Europe. As demand for secure, resilient and scalable connectivity continues to grow, the new financing platform gives Eurofiber additional flexibility to invest in its fiber networks, expand its cloud infrastructure services and continue delivering customer-driven innovation in its core markets.

“This refinancing confirms the strength of Eurofiber’s business model and the confidence of our financing partners in our long-term strategy. The new platform provides a diversified and scalable capital structure that supports our investment plans, enhances our financial flexibility and positions us well for continued growth in Europe’s digital infrastructure market,” said Alex Goldblum, CEO of Eurofiber.

BNP Paribas and Rothschild & Co acted as financial advisors and Clifford Chance as legal advisors to Eurofiber, Antin Infrastructure Partners and PGGM Infrastructure Fund in connection with the refinancing.

Beyond complying with the VSME framework, Eurofiber obtained independent AA1000AS-based assurance from FIRA Sustainability, positioning the company among the few organizations leading the way in transparent and independently verified VSME reporting. 

In applying the VSME framework, Eurofiber aims to further structure its sustainability disclosures and improve the consistency of ESG data, while providing stakeholders with clearer insight into its activities and impact. 

Jeroen Kanselaar, ESG Lead at Eurofiber: “At Eurofiber, we believe that sustainable growth should benefit not only our organization, but also our employees, customers, suppliers and the communities we serve. As a provider of critical digital infrastructure, we have a responsibility to make reliable, resilient and responsible choices, and to be transparent about the impact of those choices. 

We also see sustainability playing an increasingly important role in conversations with customers and stakeholders, with growing demand for reliable ESG data and greater transparency throughout the value chain. By aligning this year's report with the VSME framework, we have taken an important step towards more structured and consistent sustainability reporting.” 

Continued progress across our ESG priorities 

Alongside its efforts to strengthen transparency and reporting, Eurofiber continued to make progress across its ESG priorities in 2025. Jeroen Kanselaar adds: ‘While there is always more work to do, we are very proud of the results we have achieved as a company and in collaboration with our partners across our supply chain.’ 

Key milestones in the ESG report 2025 include: 

• Climate: Eurofiber remains on track with its Science Based Targets, with continued reductions in Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and the achievement of 100% renewable purchased electricity in 2025
• Energy: In 2025, electricity purchased by Eurofiber in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany was 100% renewable
• Circularity: 970 modems were returned, with 411 refurbished and reused
• Supply chain engagement: 52 key suppliers were assessed via EcoVadis, achieving an average score of 70.4
• Innovation: Ongoing investments in quantum-safe solutions and sustainable data infrastructure
• Diversity and Inclusion: Female representation in senior management increased from 19% in 2024 to 22% in 2025, alongside continued investments in diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, employee development, wellbeing and community engagement 

The Eurofiber ESG Report 2025 is available here.  

Eurofiber Netz develops and operates a high-performance fiber-to-the-home infrastructure in the Berlin metropolitan area. With this transaction, the MIH Group strengthens its position in the German fiber market and expands its existing portfolio of fiber network construction and operations to include the targeted commercialization of network infrastructure.

Over the past years, Eurofiber Netz GmbH has significantly advanced the rollout of a high-performance fiber-to-the-home network in Berlin, establishing a strong regional presence with more than 150,000 homes passed. Following this successful build-out phase, the company is now entering a new stage of development, in which commercial utilization, marketing, and further economic development of the existing infrastructure will take center stage.

Against this backdrop, MIH Group has been identified as a strategic investor to support and further develop Eurofiber Netz GmbH in this next phase. MIH brings extensive experience in the development, operation, and expansion of fiber infrastructure and sees the acquisition as a logical extension of its strategic direction.

“We are proud of the progress made by the Eurofiber Netz team in building a high-performance fiber-to-the-home network in Berlin,” said Eurofiber Chief Operating Officer Eric Kuisch. “After five years of successful rollout of the network, the company is ready for its next phase of development under new ownership. This step supports Eurofiber’s strategy to focus on its core B2B digital infrastructure business across Europe, including in Germany. I would like to thank the Eurofiber Netz team and our Berlin partners for laying a strong foundation for the city’s digitization, and MIH for the constructive discussions regarding the company’s next chapter.”

For MIH Group, the acquisition represents an important milestone in building an integrated infrastructure approach that combines construction, operation, and increasingly, the commercialization of high-performance fiber networks. Eurofiber Netz GmbH is an excellent addition to MIH’s existing portfolio and opens up additional growth opportunities in one of Germany’s most important urban telecommunications markets.

Together with the Eurofiber Netz GmbH team, MIH aims to further develop the existing infrastructure under the new name mih Net Berlin GmbH, intensify the commercialization of the network, and lay the foundation for sustainable growth in Berlin.

“We are very pleased to support Eurofiber Netz GmbH as it opens a new growth chapter,” said Hajriz Brčvak, Founder and CEO of MIH Group. “The company is a perfect complement to our portfolio and a clear reflection of our expanded strategy to combine the construction and operation of fiber networks with the active commercialization of high-performance network infrastructure. We thank Eurofiber for the trust placed in us and for the very constructive discussions over the past weeks.”

Eurofiber was advised by ING and Simmons & Simmons on the transaction. MIH Group was advised by Rautenberg & Company and Watson Farley & Williams. The purchase price and further details of the transaction have not been disclosed.

About MIH Group
Headquartered in Liechtenstein and Horstmar, MIH Group is an entrepreneurial infrastructure investor and operator focused on fiber and telecommunications networks in Germany. The group develops, builds, and operates high-performance networks and aims to contribute to the digital connectivity of cities, municipalities, and businesses through long-term investments. With the acquisition of Eurofiber Netz GmbH, MIH expands its capabilities to include the commercialization of existing fiber networks.

About Eurofiber Netz GmbH
Eurofiber Netz – founded in 2021 - has set itself the goal of expanding a high‑performance fiber network in Berlin as a partner of the Berlin Gigabit Strategy. To this end, the company leverages the existing district heating network in Berlin. The new fiber network offers faster and superior connectivity compared to existing infrastructures.

About Eurofiber Group
Eurofiber has been a provider of industry-leading open digital infrastructure since 2000. Utilizing its fiberoptic network and datacenters, they provide smart, open, future-proof connectivity solutions and cloud infrastructure to companies, government bodies and non-profit organizations. Eurofiber owns and operates a 80,000 km fiber network in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France and Germany, as well as eight regional edge datacenters in the Netherlands.

Quantum computers are expected, over time, to break parts of the encryption that currently protects digital communication. Quantum-secure communication is intended to help organisations prepare for that shift. That’s important not only for technology specialists, but for the everyday systems people rely on to live their lives including banking, medical data, government communication, as well as the digital infrastructure behind ports, energy grids and other public and vital services.

This includes addressing the so-called ‘harvest now, decrypt later’ risk, where sensitive data intercepted today may become vulnerable in the future. QCFR has been launched to help translate these challenges into practical action now: by testing technologies, assessing implementation conditions and building the operational understanding required for trusted deployment.

QCFR builds on a proven foundation in Rotterdam. In 2024, a consortium including the Port of Rotterdam Authority, Q*Bird, Cisco, Eurofiber, Portbase, Intermax and InnovationQuarter realised what was presented as the world's first scalable quantum internet connection in the port of Rotterdam. That pilot proved that quantum-secure communication can work in a demanding, real-world port environment. QCFR is the logical next step towards broader testing, validation and operational readiness.

In 2025, Eurofiber and Q*Bird secured €1 million in support for the QUEST project, which enables Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) across two of Eurofiber's main datacentres in the Randstad and deploys operational quantum-secure infrastructure, including commercial QKD services that customers can purchase, lease or consume as a managed service. Together, the two initiatives accelerate the deployment and adoption of quantum-secure communications in the Netherlands.

The Fieldlab will focus on quantum-secure communication, including QKD-based environments and advanced QKD protocols. Built around real infrastructure and practical implementation challenges, QCFR will assess technical resilience, interoperability, operational feasibility and integration into existing infrastructure environments.

QCFR also supports capability development, knowledge transfer and practical learning to inform future certification and assurance approaches for trusted adoption at larger scale.

QCFR is founded by INSPIR8ION, Eurofiber, Q*Bird, Cisco and CGI. INSPIR8ION acts as QCFR Manager and coordinates the Fieldlab; Eurofiber provides the digital infrastructure and datacentre environment; Q*Bird contributes its quantum-secure communication technology; Cisco brings networking technology for government and enterprise use; and CGI delivers system integration. They are supported by the Port of Rotterdam, the Municipality of Rotterdam, InnovationQuarter and the Province of Zuid-Holland, which provide the real-world infrastructure, public-sector engagement and regional development that anchor QCFR in the Rotterdam port and the wider Zuid-Holland ecosystem.

The launch event brings together representatives from government, industry, knowledge institutions and the broader innovation ecosystem. With QCFR, Rotterdam strengthens its position as a leading environment for the testing, validation and operational adoption of quantum-secure communications, supporting broader Dutch and European ambitions around digital resilience, trusted connectivity and strategic autonomy.

More information Quantum Communication Fieldlab Rotterdam: https://www.qcfr.eu

In 2025, Eurofiber further deployed its fiber-optic network and invested in the acquisition of Arcadiz, a leading provider of tailored, business-critical connectivity solutions in Belgium. In Germany, NGN Fiber Network GmbH & Co. KG acquired dark fiber provider netcon AG. In February 2026, Eurofiber acquired B2B network provider LuxNetwork in Luxembourg.

The Eurofiber Group realized an adjusted EBITDA of  € 184 million in 2025 with its core activities, increasing by 13% versus € 163 million in 2024. It invested more than € 200 million in capital expenditures. The Group’s operational cash flows were strongly positive, allowing for reinvestment in its fiberoptic infrastructure to meet growing customer.

About Eurofiber
Eurofiber has been a provider of industry-leading open digital infrastructure since 2000. Utilizing our own fiberoptic network and datacenters, we provide smart, open, future-proof cloud infrastructure and connectivity solutions to companies, government bodies and non-profit organizations.

Customers have complete freedom to choose the services, applications and providers they need, allowing them to tap into the full potential of digital innovation. Eurofiber has 77,500 km of fiberoptic network in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France and Germany. In addition to that, Eurofiber operates eight datacenters in the Netherlands. Supplementing that vital infrastructure, we also offer interconnectivity between nearly all carrier-neutral datacenters in the Netherlands and Belgium through the DCspine platform.

The Eurofiber Group consists of Eurofiber (Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany), and Eurofiber Cloud Infra (Netherlands). In Germany, Eurofiber is shareholder of NGN Fiber Network, which operates a nationwide fiber infrastructure. Eurofiber is backed by Antin Infrastructure Partners, and PGGM infrastructure Fund as a minority shareholder. Antin is a leading private equity firm focused on infrastructure. With over EUR33bn in assets under management across its Flagship, Mid Cap and NextGen investment strategies, Antin targets investments in the digital, energy and environment, transport, and social infrastructure sectors. PGGM Infrastructure Fund is an open-ended fund with EUR15.5bn assets under management in infrastructure investments. Since 2010, the fund has been active in various infrastructure sectors, including digital. 

Strengthening the Occitanie Sovereign Digital Backbone
By integrating Eurofiber’s assets with its existing sites in Toulouse and Montpellier, ETIX will establish a seamless, carrier-neutral network across the entire of Occitanie. This expansion reinforces ETIX’s commitment to the Toulouse industrial core, specifically designed to empower the Defense and Aerospace sectors while providing a high-performance platform for the regional tech ecosystem. To address the rigorous regulatory requirements of these industries, ETIX provides a fully French-sovereign environment backed by ISO 27001, HDS, and SecNumCloud-ready standards.
Today, ETIX’s network of 19 interconnected sites offers a unique combination of local proximity and national resilience that remains unrivalled.

Densifying the Toulouse Campus: Infrastructure Built for Scale
ETIX is consolidating its leadership in Toulouse by evolving its local assets into a unified campus. Building on the momentum of its 2024 market entry via the zColo acquisition, ETIX is now adding three further sites through the Eurofiber deal to establish a four-site strategic campus.

ETIX will now execute a program to harmonize infrastructure across the entire campus. This upgrade is designed to meet the needs of the region's industrial ecosystem, providing the infrastructure required for high availability workloads and mission-critical applications. 
By aligning these combined assets under ETIX’s premium standards, the company reinforces its commitment to providing the resilient, sovereign infrastructure necessary for the region’s long-term growth.

“Expanding from 15 to 19 datacenters globally marks a defining milestone in ETIX's commitment to delivering truly global coverage for our customers. But the real strategic weight of this acquisition lies in what it opens up in Toulouse. By adding the region's primary interconnection node to our portfolio, we are now ideally positioned to serve one of France's most dynamic Tier 2 markets — alongside Lille and Lyon — cities that are firmly establishing themselves as credible alternatives to Paris and Marseille. Toulouse has the industrial fabric, the talent pool, the connectivity, and now the sovereign infrastructure its ambition requires. We extend a warm welcome to the teams and customers of Eurofiber’s colocation business into the ETIX family, and we are fully committed to elevating the standard of service across every site we operate” said Louis Blanchot, CEO, ETIX

“Eurofiber is a European provider of digital infrastructure with a clear growth strategy focused on open-access fiber networks and integrated digital infrastructure services. As part of this strategy, Eurofiber France will divest its French colocation activities, whose scale was not sufficient to be structurally competitive on a standalone basis. While colocation remains an important component of Eurofiber’s overall strategy, the French market required a different approach. With the transaction, Eurofiber will strengthen its market position and increase its execution capabilities through a strategic partnership with ETIX that enables us to provide our customers with enhanced datacenter capabilities, complementing our digital infrastructure offering in France. Together with ETIX, we are ensuring continuity, reinforced expertise, and an unchanged commitment to delivering high-quality digital infrastructure solutions to our customers. In the Netherlands, Eurofiber continues to operate its own datacenter footprint, where scale and market position support a fully integrated infrastructure model.” said Pierre Cassier, CEO France, Eurofiber

Closing of the transaction expected in June
The transaction remains subject to customary authorization consultation with the relevant employee representative bodies and is slated for completion in June 2026. The transaction includes the transfer of four Eurofiber operational staff to ETIX, guaranteeing uninterrupted service for existing clients. Beyond local continuity, customers will now be integrated into ETIX’s premier national ecosystem. This provides them with instant access to 17 sovereign datacenters across the country, offering a unique level of resilience and scalability for their French operations.

About ETIX
ETIX, Ethical Internet Exchange, is France’s leading edge datacenter provider, operating 19 sites. With a French foundation and driven by European ambition, ETIX embodies the European alternative backed by exclusively European investors, Infranity and Eurazeo, and by neutral, responsible infrastructures. Our vision combines proximity and sovereignty with a strong technological approach, where connectivity, critical data hosting, and performance converge to fuel its clients’ growth across France, Europe, and Asia.

Unifiber was created in 2021 by Eurofiber and Proximus to accelerate the rollout of fiber-to-the-home infrastructure in medium-density areas in Wallonia. Since its inception, the joint venture has made substantial progress, with the rollout well on schedule and approximately 230,000 homes and businesses now passed out of more than 300,000 living units. 

From the outset, Eurofiber’s role in the joint venture was to support the development of a high-quality, open-access fiber-to-the-home network and, over time, transfer its stake. With the network rollout well advanced and Unifiber performing strongly, Eurofiber considers this a natural moment to complete that transition. 

Eurofiber will continue to offer connectivity services to its customers over the Unifiber network, ensuring continuity for business clients and partners. The open-access nature of the network remains unchanged, allowing service providers to benefit from a high-quality, neutral infrastructure. 

About Unifiber
Unifiber is an open-access fiber network operator focused on deploying fiber-to-the-home infrastructure in Wallonia. The company was established in 2021 as a joint venture between Proximus and Eurofiber.  

The award was presented during the LCL Carrier Partner Event 2026, an annual gathering that brings together carriers, connectivity players and infrastructure partners around collaboration, innovation and the future of digital connectivity. The Carrier Community Award highlights standout partnerships and contributions across the carrier ecosystem.

At Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Eurofiber and Colt presented their joint cross-carrier quantum encryption initiative: a pan-European, quantum-secured fiber corridor connecting London, Amsterdam and Brussels. The initiative combines open digital infrastructure and cross-border connectivity to help safeguard critical data against emerging quantum threats while maintaining low-latency, high-performance network services.

Photo: Daniel Virues—Account Manager for International Clients and Carrier Team Lead—accepts the LCL Carrier Award on behalf of Eurofiber

Marc Hulzebos, Business Innovation Officer at Eurofiber: “This is a great milestone in the Eurofiber–Colt partnership, with industry recognition for the first commercial pan-European, quantum-secured terrestrial and subsea connectivity between London, Amsterdam and Brussels. I’m very proud that our teams are working together on the next generation of encryption—at the most fundamental level—for secure communications across critical segments.”

With Quantum Key Distribution, Eurofiber and Colt are taking an important step towards the next generation of secure connectivity. By using quantum technology for key exchange, QKD adds an extra layer of protection designed to withstand the cyber risks of tomorrow. This responds to the growing demand for resilient, high-performance and quantum-safe connectivity for critical digital processes, including in sectors such as finance.

This recognition underlines not only the strength of the collaboration between Eurofiber and Colt, but also Eurofiber’s ambition to remain at the forefront of innovative infrastructure solutions. Together, the partners continue to build a secure and future-proof digital foundation for Europe.

Building on their existing strategic partnership the two enterprises will leverage their open digital infrastructure, to create a shared quantum-secured fiber corridor that enables banks, trading platforms and market infrastructure providers to protect critical data against emerging quantum threats while maintaining low-latency, high-performance connectivity. This initiative complements the carriers’ focus on quantum-safe networking and recent investments in quantum-secure infrastructure, and marks an important step towards future-proof, pan-European secure communications for the financial sector.

From left to right Mirko Voltolini, VP Technology & Innovation at Colt Technology, Phaedra Kortekaas, Managing Director Eurofiber Netherlands, Frank Miller, Chief AI and Platforms Officer Colt Technology Services and Peter Coppens, VP Product at Colt Technology Services

Phaedra Kortekaas, Managing Director Eurofiber, said: “At Eurofiber, we strongly believe that the future of secure connectivity depends on deep, strategic collaboration. Our partnership with Colt is a clear example of how combining expertise and vision leads to the kind of future‑proof solutions the market urgently needs. Together, we are shaping a resilient, quantum‑secure infrastructure that empowers our customers to lead the way in shaping tomorrow’s digital future.”

Peter Coppens, VP - Infrastructure & Connectivity Solutions, Colt Technology Services, said: “I think that Colt and Eurofiber are united by a singular vision. The extension of our partnership is rooted in a shared belief that the future of connectivity must be both uncompromisingly secure and exceptionally high performing. Eurofiber’s open digital infrastructure and forward‑looking approach to innovation provide the ideal foundation for our joint mission to accelerate quantum‑safe networking. By combining Colt’s strengths in ultra‑low‑latency, carrier‑grade services with Eurofiber’s dense and resilient fibre network, we are paving the way for rapid adoption of Quantum Key Distribution and next‑generation quantum‑resilient security. Together, we will enable the financial sector to move confidently into the quantum era, delivering secure, resilient connectivity designed not only for today’s demands, but for the challenges of tomorrow.”

Quantum Key Distribution offers a new form of encryption security
QKD uses a data encryption key based on quantum technology that is resistant to attempted interception. QKD helps protect valuable data from possible future attacks using quantum computers, playing a vital role in securing critical infrastructure, for example in the financial area.  This technology allows scalable and cost-effective quantum encrypted fiber connections, enabling the many businesses between Brussels, Amsterdam and London to be connected via breach-proof connections.

About Colt Technology Services
We’re Colt. We own and operate exceptional digital infrastructure which powers the global AI economy, connects societies, builds communities and transforms lives. 6,000 colleagues in 80+ offices across Europe, Asia, and North America share a deep commitment to delivering an outstanding experience and making every interaction effortless for our customers.

Customers and partners choose our award-winning fibre infrastructure, digital platforms and security solutions, delivered across a network that spans continents and crosses oceans. We’re Europe’s largest B2B operator: we connect 40+ countries, 32,000 enterprise buildings, 275+ points of presence, and 12 cable landing stations and we manage eight subsea cable systems. We also co-manage AS3356 - the most widely peered network in the world. Founded in London over 30 years ago, we’re privately funded and driven by values of fairness, inclusion and equity. We’re known for our urgent call for social and sustainable change, and we're guided by our purpose in everything we do: creating effortless connections and extraordinary outcomes for our customers, communities and people.

Be a part of our story: come on over to www.colt.net  or join our amazing communities at LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube. Media enquiry? Email us at pressqueries@colt.net. 

5G RedCap: a logical extension to a mature ecosystem
Together with Nokia and the other strategic partners, Eurofiber is building a Private 5G ecosystem based on secure, scalable and sector-specific 5G solutions on top of Eurofiber’s fiber infrastructure. 5G RedCap fits seamlessly into this strategy. The technology is designed for large-scale IoT applications that require reliability and low latency, but not the full 5G bandwidth. It offers lower complexity than full 5G modems, reduced energy consumption, affordable modules, and support for large numbers of IoT devices such as sensors, wearables and cameras.

Growing demand in industry, logistics, healthcare and construction
In virtually all sectors, demand for scalable IoT connectivity is increasing — a trend Eurofiber sees clearly in the market. By making 5G RedCap available within the private network, a crucial missing link in modern IoT connectivity is filled. No Dutch operator has commercially rolled out 5G RedCap yet, making this private 5G ecosystem once again a frontrunner.

Secure, scalable and economically attractive
5G RedCap makes it possible to start IoT projects easily and scale them up step by step without major upfront investments. This aligns with the existing private 5G service model and creates opportunities in industry, healthcare, logistics and construction. With 5G RedCap, integrating OT equipment and IT networks also becomes easier. The technology enables real-time data collection with reliable coverage and low latency in dynamic environments. Thanks to the implementation of 5G RedCap, IoT devices can now be directly connected to Eurofiber’s secure, open fiber backbone — a major advantage compared to WiFi, BLE or LPWAN technologies.

Phaedra Kortekaas, Managing Director Eurofiber Netherlands “With the introduction of 5G RedCap within our Private 5G ecosystem, we are giving our customers a powerful new building block for their digital transformation. More and more organizations want to modernize their operations with IoT applications, while seeking maximum reliability and security. Thanks to our unique collaboration, we now make this innovation widely accessible, directly connected to our fiber backbone. With all the data captured via IoT, AI models can function even better. This is a breakthrough to capture the full potential of AI for companies working in a data-driven way.”

Prakash Sadagopan, Head of Mission Critical Enterprise, Global Sales and Customer Operations, Nokia “Reliable networks are the foundation of digital transformation for today’s enterprises. With 5G RedCap, we are advancing connectivity by enabling scalable, energy-efficient IoT deployments within Eurofiber’s Private 5G ecosystem. Together, we empower mission-critical enterprises with secure, high-performance wireless solutions that support real-time operations and future growth.”

Founded in 2012, LuxNetwork has established itself as a trusted provider of business-critical connectivity services. From its base in Luxembourg, the company delivers high-capacity international fiber connections linking Luxembourg to major European cities including Frankfurt, Brussels, Paris and Amsterdam, as well as local Internet and Ethernet services. Following the acquisition, LuxNetwork and its team will be fully integrated into Eurofiber’s Belgium organization. 

Over the years, LuxNetwork has continuously invested in a robust and modern fiber infrastructure. Its international backbone is powered by a recently deployed 400G ready DWDM network. This technology enables the transport of very large data volumes over fiber optics, ensuring fast, secure and highly reliable connectivity for data-intensive and mission-critical applications. 

^{left: Hans Witdouck, CEO Eurofiber Belgium, right: Luc Lutot, CEO LuxNetwork}

By acquiring LuxNetwork, Eurofiber further densifies its open access digital infrastructure and strengthens cross-border interconnections. As Hans Witdouck, CEO of Eurofiber Belgium, explains: “LuxNetwork’s high-capacity DWDM network significantly strengthens our international footprint. With this, we broaden our openaccess connectivity footprint, benefiting key customer groups such as financial institutions, media, tech, and hyperscalers. It enables us to deliver highly reliable and secure connectivity to organizations across Europe, while continuing to invest locally in Luxembourg. Local customers will continue to benefit from dedicated support from the Luxembourg office.” 

For LuxNetwork, joining Eurofiber builds on the company’s strengths while preserving what has made its success. “Becoming part of Eurofiber represents a natural next step in LuxNetwork’s development over recent years, enabling us to expand our expertise, meet growing demand for high-capacity connectivity, and become one of Europe's major players” says Luc Lutot, CEO and founder of LuxNetwork. “It also recognizes the work done by our team over the years. Their expertise, commitment and proximity to customers are at the heart of our success and will remain unchanged as we move forward together.” 

About LuxNetwork 
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Bettembourg, LuxNetwork is a Luxembourg-based B2B connectivity provider specializing in Internet, Ethernet and international high-capacity fiber services. The company operates a resilient network connecting Luxembourg to major European digital hubs and serves customers in sectors with demanding connectivity requirements. 

The recently published Wennink report emphasizes that innovation ecosystems can only thrive if there is sufficient capacity in our digital networks. Without these investments, the strategic autonomy and earning power of the Netherlands will be under pressure. Every day, Eurofiber works on secure, high-capacity networks for data transport, AI, and cloud, contributing to a sovereign position so that connectivity and energy bottlenecks do not force critical IT capacity to move abroad.

Rhoderick van der Wyck, MD Eurofiber International:
“Digital infrastructure is the backbone of our economy and society. Investing in intercontinental and intra-European submarine cables is essential to future-proof the Netherlands and the rest of Europe. Together with the Dutch Subsea Cable Coalition, Eurofiber is committed to ensuring our country remains strategically autonomous and that innovation ecosystems can flourish by ensuring there is enough resilience through network diversity. Only by investing now can we prevent critical IT know-how and capacity from moving abroad and maintain our position as Europe’s digital gateway. As IOEMA’s nominated landing partner for The Hague and Eemshaven cable landings, Eurofiber enables onward connectivity and distribution to hundreds of data centers and thousands of business locations across its international fiber network. Together with the Dutch Subsea Cable Coalition and our partners, we are committed to a future-proof digital infrastructure!”

Read more about the news: The Netherlands risks losing its position as a digital hub due to a lack of investment in submarine cables, via this link

Read the complete article on TelcoTitans here 

Thursday 4th December 2025 the ecosystem Quantum Progress celebration brought together the quantum technology community from academia, startups, enterprise and public sector. Philippe Bouyer, Director of Research & Technology and board Chair congratulated Marc ‘for his outstanding contributions to the Dutch quantum ecosystem, taking a leading role as a Netherlands-based industrial player in actively shaping and advancing the market for quantum communication’.

Marc Hulzebos: ‘I feel very proud being awarded for both personal and collective efforts advancing digital infrastructure innovation. It really is an honor to be part of the next generation of innovators and it made me realize how many great people we have working on transformational technology every day.’ Concluding the award ceremony, Marc was invited to share his wish for the ecosystem in the near future.  ‘As innovation thrives not in isolation but through connection, our industry benefits from a shared vision of progress. That is why I wish our community inspires confidence across various other technical and non-technical industries, though our amazing network of innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and enablers to anchor quantum technology’s real societal value’

More information at Quantum Delta news site 

Existing netcon customers will benefit from NGN’s reliable fiber solutions as well as inhouse build-out and maintenance competencies.

About NGN
NGN Fiber Network is a leading provider of dark fiber infrastructure in Germany, offering inhouse expertise across network planning, deployment, and maintenance. The company develops open, high-performance fiber networks for carriers, enterprises, and public institutions, delivering reliable and scalable connectivity solutions. As part of the Eurofiber Group, NGN is also integrated into a 76,000-kilometer European fiber network, enabling customers to benefit from cross-border, carrier-neutral connections.

Phaedra Kortekaas brings over 25 years of experience in digital transformation, B2B sales, and technology-driven innovation. From 2003 to 2023, she held several senior management positions at IBM, concluding her tenure as Country Manager for IBM Consulting in the Netherlands. Most recently, she served as Managing Director Benelux at SAS. In addition, Ms. Kortekaas serves as President of the Board of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands and is a member of the Board of Directors at NLdigital. In her new role, she will lead Eurofiber’s largest business unit, driving continued growth, customer centricity and operational excellence in the Dutch market.

Andrea Kraus, Board Member and Chief Commercial Officer of the Eurofiber Group, comments: “We are thrilled to welcome Phaedra to our leadership team. She is a recognized leader in the ICT industry with extensive experience driving customer engagement and innovation. Her deep understanding of the market and digital technologies, as well as her proven ability to deliver results make her exceptionally well-suited to guide our Dutch organization into its next phase of development.”

Phaedra Kortekaas adds: "In a world where digital infrastructure is the backbone of resilience for businesses, governments, and key institutions, the demand for high-performance connectivity and compute has never been greater. I’m thrilled to join Eurofiber, the leading force in the Netherlands of B2B Fiber Connectivity, Datacenter & Cloud Infrastructure, and contribute to its ambitious agenda of empowering the digital future."

Paul Naastepad leaves after successful tenure
Paul Naastepad has decided to leave Eurofiber to take on a new role with another company, which will be announced shortly. During his seven-year tenure, Eurofiber Netherlands’ revenues nearly doubled to EUR 205 million (2024).

Paul Naastepad: “Eurofiber is the sum of a very powerful team of intrinsically motivated and dedicated experts in all area’s of B2B fiberoptic connectivity. Nothing is more satisfying than achieving results and growth with- and because of this collaborative teamwork. Also, our cooperation with B2B customers and partners has been key to enhancing quality and strengthening mutual loyalty. I am very proud of what we all together achieved.”

Eurofiber CEO Alex Goldblum says: “Paul has played a pivotal role in Eurofiber’s success story. Under his leadership, Eurofiber Netherlands established itself as the market leader in B2B networks while growing direct customer and reseller partner’s satisfaction to very high levels. Paul’s greatest achievements lie in driving the continued professionalization of the company. Today, Eurofiber stands firmly as a trusted partner for customers with the most demanding requirements in network connectivity and security. We thank him for his outstanding contribution and wish him every success in his next endeavor.”

Greenet specializes in designing, deploying, and operating Mobile Private Networks (MPN) based on 4G and 5G. With over ten years of experience, Greenet offers customized solutions for sectors such as healthcare, logistics, and construction. Greenet is known for its flexible approach, rapid deployment, and focus on reliability and security.

Eurofiber provides the high-quality fiber infrastructure that forms the foundation for secure and stable MPNs. By working closely with partners Nokia, NTT, and Greenet, organizations can easily and cost-effectively implement their own private 5G network, fully tailored to their specific needs.

The new private 5G service offers customers a combination of convenience, quality, and peace of mind. Customers gain access to a robust, secure network that is easy to implement and suitable for sector-specific applications. The service is based on fixed monthly costs, tailored to capacity, locations, and custom solutions. Thanks to direct access to specialists and a network that meets the highest standards for security and reliability, organizations can fully focus on their core activities.

Customers experience a worry-free transition to their own private 5G network, supported by Greenet’s expertise. The private 5G service enables companies to digitize quickly and securely, with the assurance of a reliable partner and a network that grows with their ambitions.

Paul Naastepad, Managing Director Eurofiber Netherlands:
“Where we will mainly serve the very large companies together with NTT, the collaboration with Greenet is aimed at large and medium-sized companies with high security requirements, such as hospitals. Our approach is a close collaboration of experts who complement and support each other on multiple levels. With the Eurofiber MPN solution, our customers get a highly coordinated, technically advanced private mobile network that perfectly matches our fiber infrastructure in terms of security. This is how we fulfill Eurofiber’s promise: where fiber ends, we continue wirelessly.”

Bart Heinink, Director Greenet, adds:
“At Greenet, we believe in simplicity, speed, and control. Together with Eurofiber, we offer organizations a future-proof and secure network solution. Our pragmatic approach and hands-on mentality ensure that customers can always rely on reliable connectivity, wherever and whenever they need it.”

Frank Weening, Director Greenet, Paul Naastepad, MD Eurofiber Nederland and Bart Heinink, Director Greenet

With the new private 5G service, Eurofiber, Nokia, NTT, and Greenet are working together on the digital transformation of companies in the Netherlands and beyond.

About Greenet
Greenet delivers reliable, scalable, and future-proof MPN solutions for sectors where security and connectivity are crucial. Whether it concerns a temporary construction site, a complex warehouse, or a healthcare institution with strict privacy requirements, our networks are always designed to perfectly fit our customers’ business processes. We offer a total solution that works. With our own SIM cards, a scalable central cloud core (hosted at Eurofiber), and integration with business applications via partners such as NTT Data, Greenet ensures everything stays connected, so our customers can focus on their primary processes.

The use of this new infrastructure enables ODF, now and in the future, to respond more quickly and flexibly to the increasing demand for ultra-fast and secure fiber internet, without having to worry about the reliability and future-proofing of the network.

Both ODF and Eurofiber offer their services via open fiber networks. ODF does this, through providers, mainly in the consumer market, while Eurofiber focuses on the business market for network access. The collaboration between both parties is therefore a logical step to give even more consumers access to fast, reliable, and stable internet.

Joost Steltenpool, COO Open Dutch Fiber “For the rollout of our fiber network, reliability is crucial. With Eurofiber as a partner, we are assured of a stable and future-proof digital infrastructure. Their proven track record and focus on quality give us the confidence that together we can provide fast and secure internet. We have great faith in this strong partnership.”

Paul Naastepad, Managing Director Eurofiber Netherlands adds: "Open Dutch Fiber is an important player in the Dutch consumer fiber market. We share the same vision on open fiber networks. With this partnership, we wholeheartedly support ODF’s FTTH rollout ambition. We look forward to a great collaboration!”

About Open Dutch Fiber
ODF is a provider of open fiber networks, mainly in metropolitan areas in the Netherlands. Currently, about 1.5 million households are connected. ODF aims to give as many consumers as possible access to fast, reliable, and stable internet via fiber. By making the network available to multiple providers, ODF stimulates healthy competition and offers consumers the opportunity to choose the best offer at a competitive price. For more information: https://opendutchfiber.nl

When Antin Infrastructure Partners acquired Eurofiber as part of its Flagship Fund II, the company operated mainly in the Netherlands, had revenues of about €130 million, a fiber-optic network of 18,000 km and about 3,000 customers. Over the past 10 years, with Antin’s support, Eurofiber has more than doubled its revenues to over 300 million euros at end-2024, operates in 4 countries, has grown its fiber optic network four-fold to more than 76,000 kilometers and tripled its customer base to about 9,000 customers. In the Netherlands, Eurofiber has become the leading B2B connectivity provider.

“We were attracted from the start by Eurofiber’s stellar track-record, talented management team and strong growth potential, as well as by the fact that they viewed their business with an infrastructure mindset,” says Stéphane Ifker, Managing Partner of Antin Infrastructure Partners. “We shared their vision of expanding the company's presence into multiple markets, anticipating the increasing demand for open access networks and the expected internationalization of the industry, and we’re very pleased to see that one decade on, this ambition has clearly been realized.”

Eurofiber quickly got down to business after Antin’s entry, combining both organic growth and acquisitions, with more than €1.5 billion of capital expenditure deployed into the Eurofiber network to grow it by some 58,000 kilometers. Expansion started with the acquisition of B-Telecom in 2015, adding 7,500km network and nationwide coverage in Belgium. A year later, Eurofiber acquired Dataplace to complement dark and lit connectivity offering with regional edge co-location. Today, the Eurofiber Cloud Infra business unit comprises of 11 sites with a total capacity of 24MW across the Netherlands and France, providing (hybrid) cloud infrastructure services including liquid cooling and high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities in select sites.

In 2019, Eurofiber and Antin crossed new borders again with the acquisition of three companies in Northern France, Eurafibre, Eura DC and ATE, laying the foundations for the creation of a nationwide platform targeting 25 metro areas by the end of 2025. At the same time, a dedicated International Business Unit was established to serve global carriers and hyperscalers, addressing their cross-border connectivity needs.

In 2020, joint ventures in Belgium (Unifiber, with Proximus) and Berlin (Eurofiber Netz, initially Vattenfall-Eurofiber) led to the successful deployment of wholesale Fibre-to-the-Home networks. These initiatives have created a footprint of approximately 360,000 homes passed to date, with more than 15 ISPs, including Proximus, 1&1, Telefónica, Pÿur, and Vodafone. The overall future target is to reach around 1.1 million homes passed. 
Also in 2020, Eurofiber welcomed Dutch pension investor PGGM alongside Antin, which renewed its commitment as majority shareholder.

In 2021, Eurofiber further expanded its presence in Germany through a partnership with NGN, adding another 19,000 km to its pan-European network.

 “The strength of our partnership lies in our shared vision of the vital role that open access digital infrastructure plays in the economy and society,” says Alex Goldblum.

Additionally, Eurofiber has established itself as a leader in sustainability, achieving a Platinum EcoVadis rating in 2024, which places it in the top 1% of all companies assessed globally. Eurofiber has also made a public commitment to long-term decarbonization by formalizing a science-based target, approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), to achieve net zero emissions across all scopes by 2040.

Recognizing the vital importance of quantum secure networks for the resilience of our digital society, Eurofiber has been at the forefront of innovation, designing and building quantum communication links and proposing Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) networks. This commitment to innovation has resulted in operational quantum networks in locations such as the Port of Rotterdam. Eurofiber's innovation capabilities have been acknowledged through several prestigious awards, including IT Infrastructure Innovator of the Year 2022 (Data News, Belgium), Networking & Edge Innovator of the Year 2025 (Dutch IT Channel), and runner-up CyberSec Europe Award 2025.

“Innovation and sustainability are ingrained into how Eurofiber runs its business,” says Antin Senior Partner Simon Soder. “Eurofiber’s infrastructure is a critical enabler for its customers when it comes to adoption of technologies such as AI and quantum computing, and at the same time fiber is also a more energy-efficient form of connectivity than the alternatives.”

Bright Access is a Dutch provider of business fiber connectivity, specifically targeting business parks. The company has already connected over 160 business parks throughout the Netherlands. Eurofiber is a provider of open digital infrastructure for the business market in the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Germany. Eurofiber has an extensive network covering 76,000 km, including over 34,000 km in the Netherlands.

The agreement between Eurofiber and Bright Access is about Eurofiber providing backhaul for over 40 business parks. The backhaul is the part of the network that links local connections to the central network and its nodes with different Point of Presence (PoP) locations. The contract is for ten years.

Janarthanan Sundaram, Bright Access (left), Paul Naastepad, Eurofiber (right)
photography: Stephanie Bregten

This collaboration will enable NTT DATA to leverage its extensive expertise in wireless network implementation and security to deliver advanced Private Wireless Network solutions hosted on Eurofiber’s robust data center infrastructure. By adding private 5G to the Eurofiber portfolio and providing access to NTT DATA’s application ecosystem, new and existing clients can further develop their digital and mobility strategies within six months.

With Connected Workspace, Eurofiber and NTT DATA offer clients a unique managed service where, for a monthly fee, clients gain access to their own private 5G network. Businesses benefit from a low entry barrier without the need for substantial initial investments. Connected Workspace offers the inherent advantages of private 5G, such as high stability, scalability and speed, making it easy for businesses to start with private 5G and expand the service as needed.

The new Mobile Private Network service will be available in the Netherlands from September 2025.

Eurofiber Partnerships

To provide the most reliable and flexible Mobile Private Network solutions, Eurofiber collaborates with various partners. Last year, during the Mobile World Congress 2024, Eurofiber announced a partnership with Nokia for Private 5G. To bring the services to the Dutch market, Eurofiber is also working with Greenet. By optimally combining the specialized services of various partners, an efficient and high-quality MPN service is offered.

Nicole Hoebink has over 20 years of experience in senior management roles in Operations and Customer Service. She began her career at SNS Bank, where she held various management positions. From 2008 to 2013, she worked at Mandemakers Group as Manager Customer Service, Technical Service, and Sales Operations. In 2013, she entered the telecom industry as Director Customer Service and Business Partner Support at Telfort, followed by roles as Head of Customer Service at Vodafone Netherlands and later Director Installation and Maintenance Customer Operations at VodafoneZiggo. Most recently, she served as Director Operations / COO at Dutch car glass repair and replacement company Carglass, a part of Belron Group.

At Eurofiber, Nicole will report to COO Eric Kuisch and will focus on designing and implementing high-quality customer processes and further enhancing customer satisfaction.

In 2024, Eurofiber further deployed its fiberoptic network, invested in two additional datacenters and invested more than € 200 million in capital expenditures. The Group’s operational cash flows were strongly positive, allowing for reinvestment in its fiberoptic infrastructure to meet growing customer demand.

2024 Highlights

Dutch Air Traffic Control fiberoptic infrastructure
Eurofiber provides vital digital infrastructure for Air Traffic Control the Netherlands (LVNL). Eurofiber has been commissioned by Air Traffic Control the Netherlands to connect new digital infrastructure between the Dutch airports where LVNL provides air traffic control services at the airports of Schiphol, Rotterdam-The Hague, Maastricht, Eelde and Lelystad. Fiberoptic connections were laid over a total distance of 560 kilometers to connect the ten LVNL locations to the Eurofiber core network. More than 25 kilometers of this involved excavation works to lay new fiberoptic cable. This ultra-redundant network provides fully separated infrastructure that meets the highest security standards. With this new fiberoptic infrastructure, air traffic is managed and monitored at various airports from the central Traffic Control facility at Schiphol: infrastructure in the most critical sense.

Quantum Key Distribution network Port of Rotterdam
Eurofiber, as a member of a consortium, achieved a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first in the world to establish a scalable quantum internet connection in the Port of Rotterdam. A trial setup demonstrated that the use of quantum technology prevents access to sensitive information. In the future, this new communication system could improve the security of the tens of thousands of seagoing vessels that visit the port every year and better secure the resulting economic traffic from the threat of quantum computers. The Quantum Safe Network project at the Port of Rotterdam recently received the prestigious Dutch IT Channel Award 2024.

Bytesnet acquisition
Eurofiber acquired Bytesnet, a Dutch provider of High-Performance Computing, cloud and connectivity. With datacenters in Groningen and Rotterdam Bytesnet offers colocation services to its customers in sectors including healthcare, education, and government. This acquisition strengthens Eurofiber’s position in the regional edge data center segment, supporting its long-term growth objectives for open access digital infrastructure.

Sustainability advances: SBTi approval and Platinum ranking EcoVadis
Eurofiber recently achieved another significant milestone in its ESG policies with the official validation of its Net-Zero targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Eurofiber is now part of a select group of some 1,600 companies worldwide whose Net-Zero targets have received SBTi approval. This  approval reinforces Eurofiber’s commitment to meaningful climate action. Additionally, in the latest EcoVadis sustainability rating, Eurofiber Netherlands attained the highest achievable status: Platinum. This places Eurofiber in the top 1% of high-performing companies out of a total of 130,000 rated by EcoVadis worldwide. ESG initiatives contributing to this recognition include sustainable production practices by Eurofiber’s suppliers, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment for its employees and implementing climate change mitigation strategies. These initiatives also encompass innovations that support the energy and digital transitions.