Hrvatski Telekom Acquires PRO-PING, Expanding Broadband Reach to Six Counties
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Hrvatski Telekom has completed the acquisition of PRO-PING d.o.o., a regional broadband provider based in Pitomača.
- The acquisition is part of Hrvatski Telekom's strategy to invest in digital infrastructure and expand gigabit networks across Croatia.
- PRO-PING serves approximately 17,000 users across six counties, and their services will continue under existing terms.
Hrvatski Telekom has finalized its acquisition of PRO-PING d.o.o., a regional internet provider headquartered in Pitomača. The deal, announced in April 2026, was officially concluded on July 31, 2026, following regulatory approvals.
Nataša Rapaić, President of the Management Board of Hrvatski Telekom, stated that the acquisition aligns with the company's strategy to lead investments in Croatia's digital infrastructure. She emphasized the goal of developing gigabit networks to boost the competitiveness of the Croatian economy, promote digital inclusion, and support balanced regional development. Rapaić added that Hrvatski Telekom aims to provide top-quality services to all users across Croatia, regardless of their location, and to foster opportunities for social progress and economic growth.
PRO-PING, founded in 2010, operates an optical and wireless network, focusing on providing broadband services to rural and less urbanized areas. The company serves users in the Virovitičko-podravska, Koprivničko-križevačka, Bjelovarsko-bilogorska, Brodsko-posavska, Požeško-slavonska, and Osječko-baranjska counties. As of December 31, 2025, PRO-PING had 17,000 users and 17 employees, generating 3.5 million euros in revenue for 2025.
Hrvatski Telekom assured PRO-PING users that their services will remain unchanged under the current terms. Any future modifications will be communicated to users in a timely manner. The company reiterated its commitment to continued investment in providing the best user experience throughout Croatia, creating value for local communities and shareholders, and ensuring sustainable company growth.
Hrvatski Telekom predvodi ulaganja u razvoj hrvatske digitalne infrastrukture. Akvizicija PRO-PING-a nastavak je te strategije i potvrda naše predanosti razvoju gigabitnih mreža koje doprinose konkurentnosti hrvatskog gospodarstva, digitalnoj uključenosti građana i ravnomjernom regionalnom razvoju. Naš je cilj pružiti vrhunsku kvalitetu usluge svim korisnicima u Hrvatskoj, neovisno o tome gdje žive ili posluju te doprinijeti stvaranju razvojnih prilika za društveni napredak i gospodarski rast. Nastavit ćemo ulagati kako bismo korisnicima u cijeloj Hrvatskoj pružali najbolje iskustvo, stvarali vrijednost za lokalne urbane i ruralne sredine i dioničare te osigurali održiv rast kompanije.
Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.