<![CDATA[KPN B.V. Newsroom]]> https://www.overons.kpn/nieuws/en/ en Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:05:01 +0200 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:59:01 +0200 <![CDATA[KPN B.V. Newsroom]]> https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_2743.png https://www.overons.kpn/nieuws/en/ 144 The Dutch often find the range of films, series, and sports fragmented. https://www.overons.kpn/nieuws/en/the-dutch-often-find-the-range-of-films-series-and-sports-fragmented/ https://www.overons.kpn/nieuws/en/the-dutch-often-find-the-range-of-films-series-and-sports-fragmented/785018Eredivisie football and B&B Vol Liefde are popular this streaming season.About the KPN Streaming Monitor
The KPN Streaming Monitor is a study into the streaming behavior of the Dutch. The monitor maps, among other things, which services they use, how they handle subscriptions, which programs they look forward to, and how they experience films, series, sports, and popular programs. The study is commissioned by KPN and conducted by PanelWizard. This year, over a thousand Dutch people aged 18 and older were surveyed, representative in terms of gender, age, family situation, employment status, highest level of education, and region. The full research methodology and report are available upon request.

About streaming at KPN
KPN brings together movies, series, programs, and live sports for customers who use television and streaming services via KPN. Customers who combine fixed and mobile services can choose monthly from Videoland Basis, Netflix Basic, or ESPN Compleet via Combivoordeel. They can easily adjust their choice in the MijnKPN app.

]]>The Dutch struggle to find the right films and series within the vast selection. Almost three-quarters of streaming subscribers (72%) find films, series, and sports spread across too many services. Approximately the same group (73%) sometimes does not watch a program or film if a separate subscription is required. This is according to KPN's annual Streaming Monitor. However, the Dutch are far from bored. Almost two-thirds (63%) look forward to new series or seasons. B&B Vol Liefde and live sports are examples of television moments that the Dutch settle down to watch.

Easier to switch
In addition, the Dutch want more control over their streaming services. For example, over half of streaming subscribers (51%) are bothered by the price level, and an equally large group (51%) wants to be able to switch between services more easily. The need for flexibility is therefore high. Robin Clements of KPN: “The Dutch are streaming more and more often, and the range of films, series, and sports is constantly expanding. Precisely because of this, it is sometimes becoming more difficult to remember what you can watch where and which subscriptions you have. In practice, we therefore see that viewers have a need for more overview and want to be able to adjust their subscriptions more easily.”

Participate in B&B Vol Liefde
KPN also conducted research into popular programs. B&B Vol Liefde (available to stream on RTL 4 as well as on Videoland) proves to be popular: about 37% of the Dutch tune in. And they certainly do not always do so because we are romantically inclined. Only a small percentage of viewers (18%) list romance in their top 3 reasons for watching the program. By far the most chosen reason is the awkward moments (49%). Interestingly, 10% of viewers would (perhaps) want to participate themselves if they were single.

Coaches on the bench
Live sports also attract many viewers. Four out of ten Dutch people (40%) occasionally watch Eredivisie football live, and three out of ten (30%) watch Formula 1. In football, the couch quickly turns into a dugout: 43% of Eredivisie viewers comment on the referee, 41% grumble at the coach or players, and 39% tell players out loud what to do. Formula 1 viewers are slightly less critical in this regard: a quarter (25%) comment on the presenters or commentators, and an equally large group on the race officials. Only 12% ever get angry at a driver.

Netflix and Videoland popular
It is striking that the majority has access to Netflix content. The Dutch Videoland is also popular. Behind that follows a broad group of international platforms and sports services.

]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:59:01 +0200 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2743/8e1a55d8-8a49-4067-b1f0-4ddfcfd49307/500_image_8.png?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2743/8e1a55d8-8a49-4067-b1f0-4ddfcfd49307/image_8.png?10000 Strategic partnership between KPN and ElevenLabs brings voice AI to the Netherlands https://www.overons.kpn/nieuws/en/strategic-partnership-between-kpn-and-elevenlabs-brings-voice-ai-to-the-netherlands/ https://www.overons.kpn/nieuws/en/strategic-partnership-between-kpn-and-elevenlabs-brings-voice-ai-to-the-netherlands/708599KPN and ElevenLabs, a pioneer in voice AI technology, recently entered into a strategic partnership to bring advanced AI audio to Dutch consumers and businesses. The partnership focuses on practical applications of voice AI, at KPN, but also for KPN customers.

KPN Ventures has made a strategic investment in ElevenLabs to support the company's growth and shared vision for the future of audio technology.

KPN and ElevenLabs are accelerating the uptake of voice AI applications on the Dutch market. The first initiatives focus on making content more accessible via speech and exploring opportunities to improve automation and customer interaction. These developments stimulate internal innovation and lay the foundation for more voice-driven experiences within KPN.

“We build voice tools that people actually want to use – intuitive, natural and human,” said Mati Staniszewski, CEO and co-founder of ElevenLabs. “This partnership with KPN allows us to bring those experiences to life at scale, in a market that values quality, privacy and usability.”

Marieke Snoep, Chief B2C at KPN: “Speech will become the most natural way to communicate with technology – it always has been for people. We believe this role will only increase in the future. Together with ElevenLabs, we look forward to exploring the possibilities of voice AI to offer our customers a truly personalized experience 24/7.”

Hans Söhngen, Managing Director at KPN Ventures: “We are very excited about the partnership with ElevenLabs and their impressive development. This is a company with a mission, building technology that really makes a difference. We see great opportunities for collaboration, not only within KPN, but also to enrich the daily lives of people throughout the Netherlands.”

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