What Wyre does

Wyre BV is a Belgian wholesale telecommunications infrastructure operator founded in 2023 as a joint venture between Telenet and Fluvius. Headquartered in Mechelen, the company owns and operates an open-access network covering Flanders and large parts of Brussels, comprising two infrastructure layers: a new Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) fiber-optic network supporting speeds of 10 Gbps and above, and a legacy Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC) network that is maintained and optimized for ongoing service delivery. The FTTH footprint is being expanded with the stated goal of converting 69% of the current network footprint to fiber by 2029, executed municipality by municipality. Wyre also offers dark fiber and direct coaxial connectivity as part of its product portfolio.

Wyre does not sell directly to end users. Its business model is exclusively B2B and wholesale: telecom operators and internet service providers — including multiple third-party ISPs alongside the parent companies — lease access to Wyre's network infrastructure on a recurring subscription basis and retail internet, digital television, and telephony services to consumers and businesses. Wyre additionally performs technical connection services (last-mile fiber drops and 'white box' activation in homes and apartments) at the request of telecom operators, billed as professional services. Secondary direct B2B connectivity is provided to municipalities and enterprises, and the company coordinates with property managers and Associations of Co-Owners (ACOs) on Multi-Dwelling Unit fiber installations.

Wyre's positioning rests on three structural advantages: Belgian telecom-law 'facade rights' enabling deployment on publicly-facing building exteriors without property owner consent; the largest open wholesale fiber and HFC footprint in the Flanders-Brussels region; and an open, non-discriminatory access policy that allows multiple competing operators to share the same physical infrastructure. Pricing for wholesale network access is not publicly disclosed and is contracted on a quote basis, while end-consumer pricing is set by the retail telecom operators. The company employs 101-250 staff and reports no public funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no disclosed revenue figures.

Name

Wyre

Legal name

Wyre BV

Website

https://wyre.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Wyre BV is a Belgian wholesale telecom infrastructure operator (Telenet-Fluvius JV, 2023) that owns and operates an open-access FTTH fiber and HFC coaxial network across Flanders and Brussels, leasing wholesale capacity to telecom operators and ISPs who retail internet, TV, and telephony to end users.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Infrastructure

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Open-Access Fiber Network Operators (Wholesale-Only) (HDAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Operators (HDAIACAB), Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC) Cable Operators (HDAIACAA)

Keywords

• Wholesale fiber network
• Telecommunications infrastructure
• FTTH broadband services
• Open access network
• Hybrid fiber-coaxial network

Headquarters

HQ city

Mechelen

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Network Access: Wyre provides wholesale network access to telecom and internet service providers. Telecom operators pay for network access to serve their end customers. Wyre acts as the infrastructure layer while service providers handle retail service delivery and billing.
2. Technical Connection Services: At the request of telecom providers, Wyre performs technical connections of the fiber network up to physical connection points ('white box') in homes and apartments. The telecom provider then installs/activates the modem and delivers services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wyre builds and maintains open wholesale telecommunications infrastructure in Flanders and Brussels, comprising a Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) fiber optic network and an existing Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC) network. Telecom operators, internet service providers, and solution providers access this infrastructure on a wholesale basis to deliver internet, digital TV, and telephony services to end consumers and businesses. Wyre also performs physical fiber connections up to building entry points at the request of its telecom operator customers.

Product overview

Wyre is a telecommunications infrastructure company founded in 2023 as a joint venture between Telenet and Fluvius. The company operates an open, competitive network infrastructure consisting of two main components: (1) a Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) network providing internet speeds up to 10 Gbps and beyond, and (2) a Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC) network that is maintained and improved for optimal quality and performance. Wyre's infrastructure supports multiple connection types including fiber, coaxial, and dark fiber. The network is made available to telecom operators and solution providers (including Telenet and other ISPs) who offer services such as high-speed internet, digital television, and telephony to end consumers and businesses in Flanders and large parts of Brussels. Wyre does not sell directly to end users.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Network Wyre's Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) fiber optic network providing wholesale broadband infrastructure with internet speeds of 10 Gbps and beyond, made available to telecom operators across Flanders and parts of Brussels.
• Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC) Network Wyre's existing Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC) network, maintained and improved to optimize network quality and performance for use by telecom operators and ISPs.
• Dark Fiber Dark fiber infrastructure made available to telecom operators and solution providers for use with their own equipment and services over Wyre's open network.
• Coaxial Network Access Traditional coaxial cable network infrastructure made available to telecom operators to offer retail services to consumers and businesses.
• Technical Connection Services Wyre performs the physical fiber connection up to the building entry point ('white box') in homes and apartments at the request of telecom operators, who then install the modem and activate retail service to the end customer.
• Adjustment Works (Cable/Connector Relocation) Wyre relocates or removes network cables and connection points on facades to accommodate facade or demolition works, offered as a paid B2B service with costs ranging from free to approximately €3,000 depending on circumstances.

Quantifiable outcome

• Internet speeds of 10 Gbps and more
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TelenetcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Telenet is Wyre's co-founding partner. Wyre was established in 2023 as a joint venture between Telenet and Fluvius. Telenet provides expertise in telecommunications infrastructure and operations. Wyre maintains relationships with companies connected to Telenet (belonging to the Liberty Global or Telenet group) for technical platforms and software applications management.
• FluviuscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Fluvius is Wyre's co-founding partner. Wyre was established in 2023 as a joint venture between Telenet and Fluvius. Fluvius brings expertise in utility and infrastructure operations to the partnership.
• Telecom and Internet Service ProviderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWyre's network (both FTTH fiber and HFC coaxial) is used by telecom operators to offer services such as high-speed internet, digital television, and telephony to consumers and businesses. Telecom providers are Wyre's primary channel partners who retail Wyre's wholesale network infrastructure to end users.
• Network Maintenance ContractorscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCompanies and self-employed technicians who maintain Wyre's network and carry out installations. These contractors perform fiber connections, network maintenance, and installation work on behalf of Wyre.
• External Call CentersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal call centers provide telephone customer support to Wyre's telecom provider customers on Wyre's behalf.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Proximus: Belgium's incumbent telecom operator operating its own FTTH and HFC network across the country, providing retail broadband, TV, and mobile. Directly comparable to Wyre as a fiber/cable infrastructure operator in the same Belgian market, though vertically integrated into retail.
• VodafoneZiggo: Dutch cable MSO operating an HFC + DOCSIS network and joint venture with Vodafone. Comparable network topology to Wyre's HFC/fiber mix and serves the same category of wholesale/retail broadband demand in a neighboring market.
• Orange Belgium: Belgian mobile and fixed broadband operator with its own fiber and cable network. Competes for the same Belgian broadband customers served by Wyre's wholesale ISP tenants and operates comparable fiber/coax infrastructure.

Direct peers

• CityFibre: UK wholesale-only FTTH infrastructure provider serving ISPs and mobile operators on an open-access basis. Operates the same model as Wyre—building fiber and providing wholesale services rather than retail broadband.
• Open Dutch Fiber (KPN NetCo): Dutch open-access FTTH operator now part of KPN's NetCo, deploying wholesale fiber for ISPs in the Netherlands. Functionally identical business model to Wyre: passive infrastructure, multiple tenants, no retail.
• Deutsche Glasfaser: Germany's largest open-access, wholesale-only FTTH operator, deploying fiber and leasing capacity to multiple ISPs. Closest functional analogue to Wyre's wholesale-only, open-access model in a German-speaking European market.

Regional players

• NetCologne: Regional German fiber and cable operator serving Cologne and surrounding areas with FTTH and HFC. Comparable regional-scale, mixed FTTH/HFC infrastructure play, though with a stronger retail tilt than Wyre's wholesale model.

Others

• Telenet: Belgian cable broadband and mobile operator; co-founder and 50% owner of Wyre, and simultaneously a major wholesale customer. Comparable HFC/fiber plant in Belgium and the largest tenant on Wyre's open-access network.
• Fluvius: Flemish utility network operator (electricity, gas, cable); co-founder and 50% owner of Wyre. Provides the utility rights-of-way and civil infrastructure synergies that underpin Wyre's deployment economics.

Emerging players

• Delta Fiber Nederland: Dutch open-access FTTH operator rolling out fiber across the Netherlands via wholesale partnerships. Comparable emerging wholesale fiber roll-out in a neighboring market with similar regulatory and competitive dynamics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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