Relined acquires the Glazen-Maas urban fibre-optic network and launches a new metro network in Rotterdam

The acquisition ensures continuity for existing customers and connects the Rotterdam network to Relined’s national and international infrastructure.

Vianen, 27 october 2026 – Through the acquisition of Glazen-Maas, a Rotterdam municipal subsidiary, Relined Fiber Network is taking full ownership of Glazen-Maas’s existing dark fibre network. With this acquisition, the dense urban fibre-optic network comes under Relined’s control. The network, consisting of approximately 80 kilometers of fibre-optic infrastructure, already connects dozens of organizations. It will be integrated into Relined’s national network and will form the basis for the launch of a new Relined metro network.

Relined and the City of Rotterdam have been collaborating for some time on the operation and availability of the fibre-optic network. With the transfer of full ownership, the network will become a permanent part of Relined’s national infrastructure. For existing customers, nothing will change regarding their connections or services. Relined will immediately invest in the further optimization and development of the network.

The acquisition involves the shares of Glazen-Maas, whose primary asset is the network infrastructure. Glazen-Maas has no employees.

At the same time, the integration offers new opportunities for organizations in Rotterdam that wish to diversify their connectivity across multiple network providers. Relined serves as a complementary alternative, giving
organizations greater freedom of choice and flexibility in designing their connectivity strategy.

Pieter Heestermans, CFO at Relined Fiber Network:

“With this acquisition, we are adding a dense urban fibre-optic network to our infrastructure and connecting Rotterdam directly to our national and international network. For existing customers, this means continuity, combined with access to a broader network and additional connectivity services. At the same time, we are creating the capacity to connect new organizations and grow alongside their future connectivity needs.

Rotterdam is a logical next step for us. The region has a high concentration of internationally operating companies and is a major economic hub in Northwestern Europe. With this expansion, we are strengthening our position as a connectivity partner in the region and our connection to our national and international network.”