What Plinq does

PLINQ B.V. is an independent Dutch internet service provider founded in 2003 (originally as SallandXS) and headquartered in Dalfsen, Netherlands. The company delivers triple-play services — fiber optic internet at speeds up to 1 Gbit/s symmetric, digital and interactive television with 75+ base channels, and fixed-line telephony — to residential consumers and small business customers across the Netherlands. Its infrastructure leverages KPN's DSL network for nationwide coverage, partnerships on local Dutch fiber (glasvezel) initiatives, AVM Fritz!Box routers, and a proprietary PLINQ TV App that runs on iOS, Android, Samsung Smart TV, and LG Smart TV.

PLINQ operates a fully subscription-based revenue model with modular packaging. Customers can either select pre-built bundles (the Family package or Connect internet-only package) or compose their own mix of internet, TV, and telephony with monthly-cancellable add-ons including ESPN Compleet (€10/month), Ziggo Sport Totaal (premium sports), Film1 (€15/month), and thematic packs (TV Extra at €2.50, TV Family at €3.95). The company emphasizes maximum customer flexibility ("maximale keuzevrijheid"), personal service, and a 100% installation guarantee with free switchover assistance for migrating from prior providers. Distribution is direct via the company website (with postcode-based availability check), phone (088-7768444), email, and dedicated account management for business customers.

The business is privately held and founder-led, with Eddy as Directeur, and has no disclosed external investors, subsidiaries, or M&A activity. Its 11–50 employee team operates from a sustainable, self-sufficient office in Dalfsen (solar panels and heat recovery) and supports customers through in-house service desks, field technicians, and a developer maintaining proprietary tooling including a monteursapp. PLINQ is a member of NLConnect, the Dutch broadband industry association, which provides access to fiber network partnerships across the country.

Name

Plinq

Legal name

PLINQ B.V.

Website

https://plinq.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PLINQ B.V. is an independent Dutch ISP founded in 2003, delivering fiber internet (up to 1 Gbit/s), digital TV, and telephony to residential and small business customers nationwide via KPN DSL and local fiber partnerships, with a modular subscription-based product model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Internet Service Provider (Telecommunications)

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841)

akta.pro primary industry

Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP/FTTH) Broadband Providers (HDAIABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

DSL Broadband Providers (xDSL) (HDAIABAD)

Keywords

• Fiber optic internet
• Digital television
• Telephony services
• Business internet
• Internet service provider

Headquarters

HQ city

Dalfsen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Internet Services: Monthly subscription fees for internet service via fiber or DSL. Internet forms the basis of all subscriptions. Speeds up to 1 Gbit/s available where fiber is available.
2. Television Services: Monthly fees for digital and interactive television, with optional add-on channel packages (TV Extra, TV Family, TV Entertainment, Film1, ESPN, Ziggo Sport Totaal). Base package includes 75+ channels, 55 in HD.
3. Telephony Services: Fixed-line telephony with per-minute billing (€0.02/min to fixed numbers, €0.17/min to mobile) or bundled packages (PLINQ bellen extra for unlimited fixed calls, PLINQ bellen compleet for unlimited fixed and mobile at €12.50/month).
4. Bundled Packages: Family package combining internet, television, and telephony at a fixed rate. Also basic 'Connect' package with just internet. Maximum flexibility - customers can customize their own packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PLINQ B.V. is an independent Dutch internet service provider that delivers fiber optic internet (up to 1 Gbit/s symmetric), digital and interactive television (75+ channels, 55 in HD), and fixed-line telephony services to residential and business customers across the Netherlands. Services are distributed via fiber optic infrastructure where available, KPN DSL network nationwide, and bundled into customizable packages or pre-configured family/connect packages. The company also offers the PLINQ TV App for cross-device viewing and premium add-ons such as ESPN Compleet, Ziggo Sport Totaal, and Film1.

Product overview

Plinq is a Dutch independent internet service provider offering a modular triple-play service portfolio consisting of fiber optic internet (up to 1 Gbit/s), digital/interactive television with 75+ base channels, and voice telephony. The company provides flexible bundling options including pre-configured family and connect packages, or customers can build custom packages. Premium add-ons include ESPN Compleet sports channels, Ziggo Sport Totaal, Film1 movie package, and various thematic channel bundles (TV Extra, TV Family, TV Entertainment). Plinq serves both residential consumers and business customers with dedicated business internet, telephony, television, and backup services. The PLINQ TV App extends viewing to iOS, Android, Samsung Smart TV, and LG Smart TV platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Internet (Glasvezel) Fiber optic internet service providing download and upload speeds up to 1 Gbit/s, with unlimited data usage and included AVM Fritz!Box router with WiFi. Targeted at Dutch households and businesses.
• Telefonie Fixed-line voice telephony service with calls to fixed Dutch numbers at €0.02 per minute, featuring voicemail, call forwarding, caller ID, and number portability. Targeted at Dutch consumers and businesses.
• Televisie (Digital and Interactive TV) Digital television service available as DVB-C (coaxial) or interactive TV, including a base package of 75+ channels with 55 in HD. Interactive features include Live TV pause, Begin gemist, Replay TV (up to 7 days back), and optional recording via set-top box.
• PLINQ TV App Proprietary mobile and smart TV application for iOS, Android, Samsung Smart TV, and LG Smart TV enabling live TV viewing, TV guide access, recorded program viewing, and Replay TV functionality on smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs.
• ESPN Compleet Premium sports channel add-on package with four ESPN channels covering all Eredivisie matches, Keuken Kampioen Divisie, KNVB Cup, international football, NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, and WTA tennis, with ESPN Watch included for €10.00 per month.
• Ziggo Sport Totaal Premium sports package with 6 channels covering Premier League football, UEFA European football, MotoGP, NASCAR, IndyCar, Wimbledon, and European PGA Tour golf.
• Film1 Premium film channel package with four themed channels (Premiere, Action, Family, Drama) offering ad-free movies on demand for €15.00 per month.
• Zakelijk Internet Business internet service with dedicated support, custom solutions, fixed IP addresses, and a dedicated account manager. Targeted at Dutch businesses.
• Zakelijke Telefonie Business telephone service with professional features and dedicated account management. Targeted at Dutch businesses.
• Zakelijke Televisie Business television service for commercial establishments. Targeted at Dutch businesses.
• Zakelijk Back-up Business backup service for data protection and continuity. Targeted at Dutch businesses requiring resilient connectivity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customers rate PLINQ 9/10 on average (based on 99 reviews)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NLConnectcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPLINQ is a member of NLConnect, the association that connects companies that build and operate broadband networks and companies that provide services over high-quality digital infrastructure. NLConnect has over eighty members. Membership enables PLINQ to participate in fiber network initiatives and access infrastructure partnerships throughout the Netherlands.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• T-Mobile Netherlands: Major Dutch fixed/mobile operator offering bundled internet, TV, and telephony to consumers and businesses nationwide. Direct competitor to PLINQ's triple-play offering, with similar fiber/DSL footprint ambitions but vastly larger scale and brand.
• Caiway: Regional Dutch cable/fiber ISP offering internet, TV, and telephony to consumers and businesses. Closest head-to-head peer in scale, geography, and product mix, particularly outside the Randstad.
• Online.nl: Dutch consumer ISP offering internet, TV, and telephony, leveraging T-Mobile's network. Competes for the same value-conscious Dutch households targeted by PLINQ's customizable bundles.
• Youfone: Dutch MVNO/ISP providing mobile, fixed internet, and TV services. Comparable as a small, price-competitive Dutch telco targeting similar residential and small-business customers.
• Delta Fiber: Dutch fiber-to-the-home operator and ISP targeting rural/semi-urban regions — a directly comparable go-to-market to PLINQ's local fiber initiative approach, with similar triple-play bundling and a comparable customer-experience proposition.

Broad incumbents

• KPN: Incumbent Dutch telecom and PLINQ's wholesale DSL partner (since 2012). Competes against PLINQ nationwide while simultaneously providing the underlying access network — a structural overlap that creates both partnership and competitive risk.
• Ziggo: Largest Dutch cable broadband and pay-TV provider (VodafoneZiggo). Competes directly with PLINQ on internet and TV, owns DVB-C infrastructure, and now holds exclusive UEFA Champions League rights — a competitive threat on premium sports content.

Emerging players

• Glaspoort: Dutch FTTH joint venture between KPN and APG rolling out fiber to 1+ million homes. Strategic competitor for PLINQ's premium fiber growth vector in suburban and rural areas.
• Tweak: Dutch challenger ISP offering customizable internet/TV/telephony bundles, with similar flexibility-led positioning to PLINQ but national scale and pricing aggression.
• Budget Alles-in-1: Dutch budget internet/TV/telephony provider leveraging wholesale networks. Competes for the same price-sensitive households in PLINQ's addressable market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/PLINQBV

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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