haarlemsdagbladMar 11, 2026, 07:00

Rob (47) knows how to break free from Big Tech and owns a Dutch-made smartphone: ‘It is not pointless to resist’

Computer programmer Rob van den Bogaard shares his experience of reducing dependence on major American technology companies amid geopolitical tensions between Europe and the United States. He advocates for digital independence and uses a Fairphone, a smartphone produced by a Dutch manufacturer, as an alternative to mainstream devices.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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