Telenet launches smart home charging solutions with Blossom

Telenet, Liberty Global's Belgian operation, is launching Blossom, an innovative "all-in-one" digital solution for the installation of charging stations and smart charging for electric cars.

Blossom, launching on 1 April, is a separate company within the Telenet group and will initially focus on installing and activating smart charging stations for the employees of companies. A solution for self-employed workers and private customers will follow later on. The new company is partnering with ScoptVision, Optimile, and Unit-T, among others. Blossom will be led by Dann Rogge as General Manager and, for now, will continue to operate from Telenet's headquarters in Mechelen.

The new company will provide a total solution that simplifies the customer experience. Blossom will build on Telenet's extensive experience in smart and connected services in the home. Blossom customers will be able to tailor their charging sessions to solar power, maximum peak usage, and, at a later stage, also to dynamic rates. This solution was developed in collaboration with Scoptvision and Optimile.

Blossom will start offering a service to smartly charge electric vehicles at home. Initially, the focus will lie on the corporate market. In a later phase, Blossom will also offer charging services directly to self-employed workers and private customers.

John Porter, CEO of Telenet, said: "I am very happy that we at Telenet are taking another step on our innovation journey. After The Park, Doccle, and Itsme, we are now launching Blossom. By placing renewed emphasis on the ongoing digitization of our society, as well as the rapid electrification of our mobility, we can optimize both the installation and management of home charging stations through a unique digital platform. This way, we can simplify the lives of both employees and employers and create a win-win for both parties."

Dann Rogge, General Manager of Blossom, said: "Together with my team, I look forward to launching Blossom, starting April 1. We have an ambitious growth plan and are convinced that Blossom can make a difference through persistent innovation and a clear customer focus. Blossom is a great example of how Telenet innovation projects with a 'partners in life, for life' mindset gain opportunities for growth. We are going to seize those opportunities with conviction and enthusiasm."

Laurent Loncke, Head of Retail at Banking BNP Paribas Fortis, said: "As the country's premier bank, we have been a natural mobility partner for many years through financing solutions, insurance packages, customized assistance, and leasing. Today, with several partners, we are proposing 'Beyond Banking' solutions in an ecosystem unique to Belgium to accompany our customers in the transition to low-carbon mobility. We are pleased to participate in a pilot project in this exercise in innovation and guidance. This partnership with Blossom allows us to add a new link to our mobility ecosystem."

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