Fiberklaar Doubles Fiber Network Coverage to Over 2,200 Kilometers

Fiberklaar, a network operator in Flanders, has made impressive progress in expanding its open fibre optic network to enhance high-speed internet connectivity. Over the past six months, Fiberklaar, the joint venture between Belgian operator Proximus and Sweden’s EQT Infrastructure, has doubled its network size, spanning more than 2,200 kilometres and reaching over 80 municipalities, according to the company.

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Expansion of Fiber Optic Network

Having started rolling out the network in March 2021, Fiberklaar announced the first 1,000 kilometres of fibre in November 2022. This accelerated pace of fibre expansion comes as a response to the growing demand for reliable and fast internet connections. However, recent reports highlight Belgium’s relatively low fibre optic coverage compared to other European countries.

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Belgium’s Low Fibre Optic Coverage

A new report by the FTTH Council Europe reveals that Belgium has a coverage ratio of only 20.7 percent in 2022, positioning it at the bottom of the list. In contrast, the Netherlands boasts a much higher coverage ratio of 67.6 percent.

Fiberklaar said it had set an ambitious target of building 1.5 million connections in Flanders by 2028. Currently, Fiberklaar is actively operating in more than 80 municipalities, with a strong presence in Antwerp and East Flanders, encompassing 38 and 26 municipalities, respectively.

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