Teleste has announced an agreement to supply its 1.8 GHz broadband technology to VodafoneZiggo, the cable broadband operator in the Netherlands, enabling the spectrum capability required for DOCSIS 4.0. Teleste will supply 1.8 GHz intelligent amplifiers, multitaps, and telemetry solutions to VodafoneZiggo’s nationwide network upgrade. The first phase of deliveries has proceeded successfully in 2025, […]
VodafoneZiggo is expanding its coverage area to over 600,000 additional addresses where the company does not have its own network, but where Delta Fiber’s fibre-optic network is available. This ensures that Ziggo internet and television services will be available virtually across all of the Netherlands by 2026. The partnership with Delta Fiber seeks to address […]
CommScope, a specialist in network connectivity, has announced that Liberty Global has chosen CommScope to upgrade several networks for virtualised Distributed Access Architecture (DAA) operation in Europe. Liberty Global, a provider of converged broadband, video and mobile communications services will upgrade the DOCSIS fixed access networks of some of its affiliates, including VodafoneZiggo in The […]
Technetix has announced the promotion of Matthijs Laro to Director of Research. Laro was responsible for the development of Technetix’ patented Direction Neutral Amplifier (DNA) technology. The technology, deployed across multiple products, enables ultra-wideband bi-directional signal flow on broadband cable network amplifiers without diplexers, providing maximum flexibility and enabling networks with future optionality. Holding six […]
Telco giant Liberty Global has reportedly sent a proposal to Vodafone Group regarding the acquisition of its stake in the Dutch joint venture, fixed-line and mobile operator VodafoneZiggo. Liberty Global has already held negotiations with Vodafone over the last few weeks, according to a Bloomberg report, with a potential deal worth around €2 billion. Liberty […]
Liberty Global has reported that it “achieved all full-year guidance targets” at Telenet and Virgin Media O2 in the quarter ended December 31st 2024, while VodafoneZiggo “delivered stable revenue and met all other metrics”. The company reported consolidated earnings from continuing operations of $2.33 billion (€2.23bn) for Q4, reversing a loss of $3.36 billion in […]
Viaplay has named William Linders as its new chief executive (CEO) in the Netherlands, succeeding Roger Lodewick who is stepping down effective immediately after just 10 months in the role. Linders, a former VodafoneZiggo executive, will assume the role on January 1st 2025, reporting to Viaplay CEO and President Jørgen Madsen Lindemann. Linders has also […]
Vodafone Group and Liberty Global have announced that Stephen van Rooyen has been appointed CEO of Dutch telco VodafoneZiggo, effective from September 2024. Van Rooyen was previously the CEO of Sky UK & Ireland and Chief Commercial Officer for the Sky Group. He brings a wealth of telecoms and media experience to VodafoneZiggo after more […]
Liberty Global has reported tht Q1 revenue increased 4.1 per cent YoY on a reported basis and 1.9 per cent on a rebased basis to $1.94 billion (€1.81bn). Q1 net earnings (loss) increased 173.9 per cent YoY on a reported basis to $527 million. CEO Mike Fries stated: “On our extended fourth quarter results call […]
Thomas Helbo has been appointed as VodafoneZiggo’s Executive Director Technology, succeeding Eben Albertyn, whose departure was announced in July 2023. Helbo brings a wealth of experience spanning various facets of technology and joins DUtch telco VodafoneZiggo as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with the target to continue improving the customer experience at VodafoneZiggo. Coming from a […]