Technology Infrastructure

The Netherlands hosts the largest Internet hub in Europe. The government's stimulation of Internet usage, puts the Netherlands at the top of the list for access among major European countries. All common IT service providers available in the US are available in the Netherlands.

The Netherlands is ranked highly in terms of energy infrastructure, fresh water transport, gas infrastructure and telephony network. It also ranks among top EU nations for the speed, quality and reliability of its cable and digital systems, as well as its telecommunications network. Call completion rates are high. Response times are fast. The fiber-optic network is 100% digital. Plus, an expanding array of providers is helping to steadily decrease tariffs, further improving cost competitiveness. With all these advantages, the Netherlands emerges as the ideal environment for your pan-European sales or marketing operation.

In addition to ISDN, ADSL and WAP, specific demands can be met, including dedicated networks with the PSN, international toll-free numbers, and a Netherlands direct service that lets customers call the Netherlands directly from foreign countries. Also available:

• International green numbers and shared costs (IGN)
• National green numbers (toll-free 0800 numbers)
• Universal international free-phone numbers (UIFN)
• Premium rate 0900 numbers

The Netherlands contributes nearly one percent of its gross domestic product to telecommunications and its technological infrastructure, making it a European leader in technological investment.