From 20 August, Ziggo is available on DELTA Fiber's fibre-optic network. In areas where Ziggo does not have its own network, the provider then offers internet and television via this network. This expands Ziggo's reach by more than 680,000 households and makes the provider's services available in almost the whole of the Netherlands.
Specifically, this includes Twente, Westland and Zeeland, as well as parts of cities such as Gouda, Schiedam and Aalsmeer. In these regions there had long been demand for Ziggo. What was missing was a network to deliver these services. Thanks to the partnership with DELTA Fiber, that has now been resolved, and consumers and businesses in these regions can from now on also make use of Ziggo's services. This gives residents and businesses access to virtually the same trusted Ziggo offering as in the rest of the Netherlands.
Stephen van Rooyen, CEO of VodafoneZiggo: "This is an important milestone in our strategy to bring our everything network to customers in every corner of the country. Thanks to this partnership, more than 680,000 additional households can now choose the quality of Ziggo. And the timing is perfect: new and existing customers can immediately enjoy all Eredivisie football via all ESPN channels in our digital TV packages. For Vodafone customers in these regions, it also means they can finally combine mobile and internet smartly for maximum discount. But what I look forward to most is that soon almost the entire Netherlands will be able to enjoy everything Ziggo has to offer, right at home."
Stefan Fuchs, CEO of DELTA Fiber: "The fact that Ziggo will soon be delivering its services over our ultra-fast and reliable network is another important step in our strategy of an open fibre-optic network. When multiple providers use the same network, it is put to better use. And the more brands that are active on it, the more freedom of choice for customers. Together with Ziggo, we show that there is no need to lay fibre twice, side by side. Our network now reaches 1.7 million households and businesses, and every telecom provider that wants to deliver its services over it is welcome."
VodafoneZiggo's Strategy
The partnership with DELTA Fiber fits within VodafoneZiggo's broader strategy, which puts the customer first, with reliable and fast internet available throughout the country. In addition to expanding its reach, VodafoneZiggo is focusing on a simpler internet offering and on innovations such as Wifi Garantie, which lets customers rely on well-functioning wifi throughout their home. The company is building a complete offering that includes not only reliable internet but also the best of sport and entertainment.
More choice via the DELTA Fiber network
The partnership shows that DELTA Fiber is making its fibre-optic network further available to multiple telecom providers. More than fifteen telecom providers are now active on DELTA Fiber's fibre-optic network. With the arrival of Ziggo, residents and businesses in these areas gain more choice in internet and television services.