The Netherlands
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KEY FACTS - as of March 31, 2008
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Provides video, broadband internet, traditional, VoIP and mobile telephony services |
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2.7 million homes passed |
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2.1 million video subscribers, of which 563,000 are digital cable subscribers
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650,000 broadband internet subscribers
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506,000 telephony subscribers |
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UPC Netherlands, Liberty Global’s local affiliate, is the second largest broadband cable operator in the Netherlands and it represents Liberty Global’s largest European market. |
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Liberty Global’s European headquarters are located in Amsterdam as is our European distribution center, the Digital Media Center. |
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 UPC Netherlands is a leading broadband cable operator in the Netherlands. UPC Netherlands’ subscribers are located in six broad regional clusters, including the major cities of Amsterdam and Rotterdam. Its networks are 96% upgraded to two-way capability, and almost all of its cable homes are served by a network with a bandwidth of at least 860 MHz.
Product Roadmap
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UPC Netherlands provides video cable services to almost all of its homes passed and 92% of its homes are capable of receiving digital cable service. UPC Netherlands offers its digital cable subscribers a digital entry package of 50 channels. Subscribers can upgrade to a digital package of approximately 40 additional channels and subscribe to premium services such as Film 1 and Sport 1. The digital service includes electronic program guide, interactive services and video-on-demand (VOD). UPC Netherlands’ digital cable service offers over 400 top movies and 500 hours of top programs through VOD services. For its analog customers, UPC Netherlands offers 25-40 video channels depending on a customer’s location. |
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UPC Netherlands offers five tiers of broadband internet service with download speeds up to 24 Mbps. |
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UPC was the first provider to offer large-scale digital telephony via VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). UPC Netherlands offers both traditional switched circuit telephony and VIOP. Its multi-feature telephony service is available to 94% of its homes passed. |
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UPC Netherlands offers mobile service to all consumers in the Netherlands. The product is a pre-paid mobile offering. UPC Netherlands is operating as a mobile virtual network operator, reselling leased network capacity. |
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B2B (Business to Business)
In addition, through Priority, UPC Netherlands offers a range of voice, broadband internet, private data networks, and customized network services to business customers primarily in its core metropolitan networks.
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Information above is presented as of December 31, 2007, unless otherwise stated.
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