Eurofiber Acquires LuxNetwork to Bolster European Digital Infrastructure Ambitions
February 4, 2026
In a strategic move to expand its footprint in a key European financial hub, Dutch fiber network operator Eurofiber has acquired Luxembourg-based connectivity provider LuxNetwork. The acquisition underscores the ongoing consolidation within Europe's digital infrastructure sector, as operators seek scale and advanced capabilities to serve the rising demand from hyperscalers, financial institutions, and multinational enterprises. The deal, finalized in early February 2026, sees Eurofiber absorb LuxNetwork's operations, including its recently deployed 400G Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) network. This high-capacity infrastructure is a critical asset, significantly enhancing Eurofiber's international backbone. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Hans Witdouck, CEO of Eurofiber Belgium, emphasized the strategic rationale behind the acquisition. "LuxNetwork’s high-capacity DWDM network significantly strengthens our international footprint," Witdouck stated. "With this, we broaden our open access connectivity footprint, benefiting key customer groups such as financial institutions, media, tech, and hyperscalers. It enables us to deliver highly reliable and secure connectivity to organizations across Europe, while continuing to invest locally in Luxembourg." For LuxNetwork, a provider of internet, managed networks, SD-WAN, and cloud connectivity solutions, the merger represents a logical progression. Luc Lutot, CEO and founder of LuxNetwork, noted, "Becoming part of Eurofiber represents a natural next step in LuxNetwork’s development over recent years, enabling us to expand our expertise, meet growing demand for high-capacity connectivity, and become one of Europe's major players." He added that the deal recognizes the work of the LuxNetwork team, whose expertise and customer proximity will remain integral. The acquisition fortifies Eurofiber's position in the Benelux region and aligns with its long-term ambition to build a pan-European open-access digital infrastructure platform. Eurofiber's existing network spans the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Germany, complemented by cloud infrastructure solutions from data centers across these regions. This move follows closely on Eurofiber's recent announcement of a partnership with Netways Europe for a private 5G venture, signaling an aggressive expansion strategy across multiple connectivity domains. Industry analysts view the transaction as a response to intensifying competition and escalating bandwidth requirements driven by AI, cloud migration, and data-intensive financial services. By integrating LuxNetwork's advanced optical network and local market presence, Eurofiber is better positioned to compete for large-scale, cross-border contracts and support the digital transformation of Europe's core economic sectors.
Source: datacenterdynamics
