KPN, also known as Koninklijke KPN N.V., is a publicly owned company headquartered in the Netherlands. Founded in 1893, with approximately 17,260 employees, the company reported $6.6B in revenue as of 2025. Functioning as a telecom provider, KPN is a Dutch telecommunications company that originated from the government-run postal and telephony service. Its privatization began in 1994 with its listing on the Amsterdam stock exchange. The company offers mobile, landline, broadband, IPTV, and TV channel services.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1893

Headcount

17,251

Headquarters

Netherlands

Primary Segment

Telecoms

Ownership

Publicly Owned

News Summary:

KPN partnered with Dutch public authorities and other private sector entities, including internet service providers, to develop and test an "Anti-Phishing Shield" system aimed at curbing cybercrime in the Netherlands, according to an announcement on April 21, 2026. Earlier on the same day, reports detailed a "Mass Claim" involving KPN and Odido, covering legal perspectives, challenges, and the potential impact on Odido's financial position. This follows KPN's April 15 announcement of strong financial results, underscoring continued strategic investment in fiber and digital infrastructure and a robust ESG agenda. Shareholders approved all proposals, including dividend distributions and board appointments, with high support, while the company discussed key risks such as cost control, IT security, and regulatory challenges.

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KPN offers 8 products in the media and telecoms services industry. KPN's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services, consumer electronics, telecoms and broadcast television and radio.
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KPN's revenues were $6.6B in 2025. Caretta Research has split KPN's revenue into 7 different product categories, the largest of which is mobile services, which represents 29% of KPN's revenue.
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Examples of KPN's suppliers include Accenture, ZTE and Google.

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KPN currently holds 3 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including soccer | association football.

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