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KPN introduces gamified travel app to make expense claims easier and promote sustainable commuting

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, September 2025

(IN BRIEF) KPN has launched a new travel expense app that combines convenience with sustainability by linking expense claims to CO2 emissions insights and gamification. Developed with Reisbalans, the app automatically tracks employees’ travel movements, offering visual feedback and comparisons … Read the full press release

KPN Launches Campaign to Spark Daily Family Chats About Kids’ Online Lives

PRESS RELEASE -- 31, July 2025

(IN BRIEF) KPN’s latest campaign under the #BetterInternet banner encourages parents to initiate daily conversations with their children about their online experiences by asking “How was your day online?” Research shows that while over a quarter of parents have limited … Read the full press release

KPN Elevates Senior LGBTQIA+ Voices This Pride to Prove Queerness Is Here to Stay

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, July 2025

(IN BRIEF) KPN’s new Pride campaign spotlights the stories of senior LGBTQIA+ individuals to counter the notion that queerness is a trend, while highlighting the rise in online hate. Spearheaded by Chief People Officer Hilde Garssen, the initiative shares testimonies … Read the full press release

KPN Ventures backs ElevenLabs as partnership brings accessible speech and automation to KPN customers

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, June 2025

(IN BRIEF) KPN has partnered with voice AI innovator ElevenLabs and invested in the company through KPN Ventures to accelerate the adoption of advanced audio AI in the Netherlands. Early efforts will focus on converting content into high-quality speech and … Read the full press release

KPN Introduces Real Time Text for All Mobile Customers, Leading Accessibility Innovation in Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, June 2025

(IN BRIEF) KPN has become the first European provider to offer Real Time Text (RTT) to all its mobile customers, allowing for real-time text messaging during phone calls. This new feature, which is initially available to Samsung users, enhances communication … Read the full press release

KPN Launches Global #BetterInternet Initiative to Foster a Safer and Greener Digital World

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, March 2025

(IN BRIEF) KPN has issued a global call for collaboration to build a safer, more inclusive, and environmentally friendly internet, unveiling a declaration of intent under the #BetterInternet initiative at MWC Barcelona. The initiative, which invites telecom providers, NGOs, non-profits, … Read the full press release

KPN Leads Effort to Provide Complete Mobile Coverage for Passengers on HSL Breda-Amsterdam Route

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) Passengers traveling between Breda and Amsterdam on the HSL route can now enjoy consistent mobile coverage throughout the entire journey, including the tunnels. This improvement follows the successful installation of mobile antennas in the Groene Hart Tunnel, completing … Read the full press release

Eneco Launches Kabeljauwbeek Solar Farm to Power KPN Networks with Green Energy

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, January 2025

(IN BRIEF) Eneco has officially launched the Kabeljauwbeek solar farm, its largest solar project to date, which began producing electricity on January 1, 2025. The farm, located in Noord-Brabant, will supply KPN’s fixed and mobile networks with 47 gigawatt hours … Read the full press release

MEAU’s Anti-Shaming Campaign Gains Momentum with High School Visit and Expanded Educational Outreach

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, September 2024

(IN BRIEF) Singer MEAU visited her former high school, Vechtstede College, to promote the “Piece of Me” campaign, which addresses online shaming and the unauthorized sharing of intimate images. This initiative, developed in collaboration with KPN, has reached over 60 … Read the full press release

KPN Launches AI Information Sessions and Introduces Google Pixel 8a

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, May 2024

(IN BRIEF) KPN is initiating AI information sessions in its stores to enhance customer understanding and use of artificial intelligence, coinciding with the launch of the Google Pixel 8a. These sessions aim to educate visitors about current and future AI … Read the full press release

KPN’s Integrated Annual Report 2023: Advancing Connected Growth and Sustainability

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, February 2024

(IN BRIEF) KPN unveils its Integrated Annual Report 2023 titled “Connected Growth,” highlighting a year of significant achievements and strategic advancements. The report emphasizes KPN’s commitment to expanding digital connectivity across the Netherlands, with notable growth in all segments and … Read the full press release

KPN Continues Streak as Ookla’s Fastest 5G Network in the Netherlands, Introduces Enhanced Unlimited Subscriptions

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, February 2024

(IN BRIEF) KPN’s 5G network in the Netherlands has been recognized as the fastest by Ookla® for the fifth consecutive time. To make unlimited mobile internet more accessible, KPN is launching the Unlimited Series on February 5, featuring Unlimited50, Unlimited300, … Read the full press release

KPN Volunteers Organize Festive Christmas Dinners for 600 Lonely Elderly People in Groningen, Amersfoort, and Rotterdam

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) This holiday season, 200 KPN volunteers in Groningen, Amersfoort, and Rotterdam will bring warmth and joy to 600 elderly individuals facing loneliness. The initiative, known as the Mooiste Contact Fonds, prioritizes social connection by uniting people, especially those … Read the full press release

KPN Expands Fiber Network Coverage with Acquisition of Kabeltex

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) On November 30, 2023, KPN finalized its acquisition of Kabeltex, a company owning fiber networks and functioning as an internet service provider in Texel and the northern region of North Holland. Kabeltex boasts full fiber coverage on Texel … Read the full press release

KPN CEO Outlines Growth Strategy, Plans to Expand Fiber Footprint and Enhance Service Experience

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, November 2023

(IN BRIEF) Joost Farwerck, CEO of KPN, has provided an update on the company’s progress in executing its “Accelerate to Grow” strategy launched in late 2020. Under this strategy, KPN has achieved sustainable growth in all segments and made significant … Read the full press release

DNB Welcomes Artie Debidien as New Supervisory Board Member

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, August 2023

(IN BRIEF) Dutch Finance Minister Sigrid Kaag has named Artie Debidien as a new member of the Supervisory Board of DNB (De Nederlandsche Bank), based on the recommendation of DNB’s Supervisory Board. Debidien, currently Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice … Read the full press release

SMART Photonics, Former TU/e Spin-off, Secures €100 Million in Funding to Lead Next-Gen Chip Manufacturing in Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) SMART Photonics, a scale-up company and former TU/e spin-off, has successfully raised an additional €100 million in funding from a group of strategic industry players and financial institutions. The funding round includes semiconductor industry leaders ASML, NXP, and … Read the full press release