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Glaspoort fiber-optic rollout in Dutch business parks

Overview

Glaspoort began a nationwide fiber‑optic deployment aimed at modernising broadband access for Dutch business parks. In mid‑July 2026 the company announced the launch of a new fiber‑optic network at the Van Voordenpark business park in Zaltbommel, replacing legacy copper lines with more than 118 high‑speed connections. The rollout is scheduled to start in the third quarter and is promoted as a sustainable alternative, consuming far less electricity and generating lower emissions.

Two weeks later, Glaspoort expanded the initiative to the Alteveer and De Strangen business parks in Ommen, Overijssel, planning to provide high‑capacity links to over 230 companies. The Ommen deployment follows the same model: free installation, no contractual obligations, and the aim to support cloud applications, video conferencing, and automation for local enterprises. Both announcements illustrate a step‑by‑step rollout across multiple locations, uniformly replacing the former KPN copper infrastructure with future‑proof fiber connections.

Overall, the situation reflects a coordinated effort by Glaspoort to upgrade digital infrastructure across the Netherlands, offering free, high‑speed fiber to businesses while emphasizing environmental benefits and operational resilience.

Entities

De Strangen · Alteveer · Glaspoort · Ommen · Catelijne Vilé

Timeline

  1. 29 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Glaspoort launches fiber-optic network for 230 businesses in Ommen, Netherlands

    Glaspoort will install fiber for over 230 firms on Ommen’s Alteveer and De Strangen business parks, replacing KPN’s copper network and enabling modern digital services from Q3 2024.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Glaspoort launches fiber-optic network at Van Voordenpark business park in Zaltbommel

    Glaspoort will deploy a fiber‑optic network to Zaltbommel's Van Voordenpark business park, delivering over 118 high‑speed connections and replacing copper cables, while highlighting fiber’s lower energy use and

Sources

japansoccer.com · szabadburgonya.hu · wijzuidholland.nl