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Ziggo Group formation and expansion

Overview

In early August 2026, Liberty Global completed the purchase of Vodafone’s 50 % stake in VodafoneZiggo for about €1 billion, creating the Ziggo Group—a Benelux telecom operator that combines VodafoneZiggo in the Netherlands with Telenet in Belgium and Luxembourg. Liberty Global will own 90 % of the new entity, with Vodafone retaining 10 % and receiving cash and equity. The group plans an Amsterdam IPO in 2027 and is preparing asset disposals to lower debt.

A few days later, Ziggo announced a partnership with Delta Fiber to extend its internet and TV services to roughly 680,000 additional addresses across the Netherlands. By using Delta Fiber’s existing network, Ziggo will reach regions such as Twente, Zeeland, Westland and parts of Gouda and Aalsmeer, shifting from building its own cable to sharing fiber infrastructure. The rollout, starting 20 August, aims to broaden consumer choice and increase competition in the Dutch broadband market.

Entities

Stephen van Rooyen · Liberty Global · Ziggo · Delta Fiber · Telenet

Timeline

  1. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Ziggo gains nationwide internet and TV coverage via Delta Fiber partnership

    Ziggo will reach almost all of the Netherlands by using Delta Fiber’s network, adding about 680,000 addresses and expanding internet and TV services from 20 August.

  2. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Liberty Global acquires VodafoneZiggo stake to form Ziggo Group

    Liberty Global bought Vodafone's half of VodafoneZiggo, forming Ziggo Group with Telenet to serve 13 million Benelux customers; Liberty holds 90%, Vodafone 10%, and an Amsterdam IPO is planned for 2027.

Sources

brekt.nl · bright.nl · itdaily.be · mobileeurope.co.uk · mondomobileweb.it