Koninklijke KPN N.V. is a leading Dutch telecommunications and ICT services provider, offering a comprehensive portfolio of fixed and mobile telephony, broadband internet, digital television and enterprise IT solutions. The company operates an extensive fiber-optic and 4G/5G network infrastructure across the Netherlands, delivering connectivity services to residential, small and medium-sized enterprises and large corporate customers. In addition to consumer offerings, KPN provides managed security services, cloud hosting, unified communications and data center solutions tailored to business clients.
Founded in 1852 as the state-owned postal, telegraph and telephone service (PTT), KPN was privatized in 1989 and has since evolved into a fully commercial enterprise. The “Koninklijke” (Royal) designation was granted in 1989 in recognition of its long history of public service. Over the past decades, KPN has divested non-core international consumer operations to focus on strengthening its domestic network, digital transformation capabilities and wholesale partnerships.
KPN’s primary market is the Netherlands, where it holds a significant share of the fixed broadband and mobile customer base. Through its KPN International division, the company also supplies wholesale connectivity and roaming services to network operators across Europe. KPN continues to invest in next-generation network upgrades, including full-fiber rollouts in urban and rural areas, to support the growing demand for high-speed data and emerging applications such as IoT, 5G private networks and edge computing.
The company is led by CEO Joost Farwerck, who took the helm in 2020, succeeding previous executives with a mandate to drive digital innovation and sustainability. Under Farwerck’s leadership, KPN has reinforced its commitment to reducing carbon emissions, improving network reliability and enhancing customer experience through agile service delivery and strategic partnerships.
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