Odido endorses Code of Conduct for Safe Construction of Digital Infrastructure

Odido announced today that it has signed the Code of Conduct for Safe Construction of Digital Infrastructure (GVAD). This code of conduct, initiated by Nlconnect and Techniek Nederland, aims to reduce the risks of accidents during the installation and maintenance of digital infrastructure. Digital infrastructure includes, among other things, 5G and fiber optic networks.

By signing the GVAD, Odido, along with other signatories, demonstrates its commitment to creating a safe working environment. This safe working environment is established, in part, by standardizing rules and safety regulations. In addition to Odido's belief that fiber optic should be accessible to everyone, the provider considers it crucial that data and telecom networks are installed and managed securely.

Largest Fiber Optic Provider
The installation of 5G, fiber optic, and other data and telecom networks is in full swing in the Netherlands. By adopting a wholesale model, where Odido utilizes networks from various major network owners, the provider has the largest provider of 100% fiber optic in the Netherlands, with more than 6 million households able to use these services. Odido also builds its own networks, for example in and to data centers and internet nodes. Odido also builds its own networks, for instance, to and from data centers and internet exchange points. With great precision, the network team ensures that fiber optic cables are laid in the ground alongside other vital infrastructures, such as cables and pipes for gas, electricity, and sewage.

Safe Working Environment
Johan van den Branden, Chief Network and Operations Officer at Odido, stated, "Safety is our top priority. For this reason, we have decided to align ourselves with this code of conduct to carry out the necessary work safely, in collaboration with contractors and industry peers."