Subcontractor Jos van den Akker on working with Circet

Communication, punctuality and equality: those are the three big advantages to working with Circet according to Jos van den Akker, FttH subcontractor. In the telecom infrastructure of the future, optical fibre plays a central role. Thanks to a strong cooperation with subcontractor Jos van den Akker from Oss, we are 'glassing' cities at a fast pace. We look back on the journey we have made together so far.

Circet & Jos van den Akker

• Operating as a subcontractor for Circet since 2016
• Activities for Circet: FttH, soon also charging stations
• Cooperation in 3 words: communication, punctuality, equality

"I have been working for Circet since 2016 - then Spitters," says Jos van den Akker. "I have witnessed the growth up close and have grown with it myself. We currently have more than 10 teams working for Circet. We connect homes to the fibre-optic network - Fiber to the Home - and fix faults there."

Relationship on par

"The cooperation is excellent. The relationship with Circet is really mutual: we think with them and they with us. If someone is sick, they join us in finding a solution. There are plenty of clients who would say, 'It's your problem, solve it now.'"

"We can also buy tools and materials through them. That's usually cheaper than going it alone, because they buy much larger volumes. It's very nice that they make that effort. Currently, I work very much for Circet. They are just an excellent client."

3 major benefits of collaboration according to Jos

1. Consultation: "I can turn to Circet for everything - and they to me. The planning is always clear and logical."
2. Punctuality: "Everything is also announced and paid nicely on time."
3. Equality: "Circet thinks along with its subcontractors. If something goes wrong, they show understanding and then we find a solution together.

Bright future

"There is additional work in the pipeline: soon we will also connect charging stations at people's homes. In order to be allowed to work in the meter box, we are going to be trained as a main mechanic. For that, we can go to the Circet Academy. Another advantage to our cooperation!"