Eurofiber and Colt Technology Services announced a joint initiative for quantum key distribution between Amsterdam, London, and Brussels at Mobile World Congress. The pan-European corridor is designed to protect financial data against future quantum computer attacks.
The two telecom providers are building on their existing partnership to create a shared quantum-secured fiber optic corridor. This initiative, announced during MWC 2026, specifically targets banks, trading platforms, and market infrastructure providers looking to secure their critical data against emerging quantum risks. The solution simultaneously offers low latency and high performance, which are essential for financial transactions.
Quantum ready
Quantum Key Distribution utilizes encryption based on quantum technology that is resistant to interception attempts. This technology protects valuable data from potential future attacks using quantum computers. While these are not yet in the hands of malicious actors, security experts unanimously agree that there is no harm in making infrastructure quantum-resistant now. The joint corridor enables scalable and cost-effective quantum-encrypted fiber connections.
Phaedra Kortekaas, Managing Director of Eurofiber, emphasizes that deep strategic cooperation is crucial for future-proof secure connectivity. Eurofiber contributes its open digital infrastructure, while Colt provides its low latency and carrier services. This combination accelerates the adoption of quantum-secure networks.
From Brussels to London
The expansion of the partnership between Eurofiber and Colt is rooted in a shared vision: connectivity must be both uncompromisingly secure and exceptionally high-performing. Peter Coppens, VP of Infrastructure & Connectivity Solutions at Colt, states that both companies aim to help the financial sector enter the quantum era with confidence.
The corridor provides quantum-proof connections between Brussels, Amsterdam, and London. This enables many companies to connect to quantum-encrypted links, a significant step toward future-proof secure communication for critical infrastructure in Europe.