Eurofiber starts framework contract on Belgian public procurement platform
BELGIUM 13 AUG

Eurofiber starts framework contract on Belgian public procurement platform

Eurofiber has joined the Belgian public procurement platform with a framework contract. This provides over 1,100 public organisations with access to its fibre network and related services, under agreed terms, without having to hold their own individual tenders. The platform is also open to non-members in the public sector, helping Eurofiber expand its potential customer base. 

Belgian operators appeal new rules on tariff recommendations
BELGIUM 13 AUG

Belgian operators appeal new rules on tariff recommendations

Belgium's leading telecom operators have filed appeals against new price transparency rules mandated by regulator Bipt. In February they were ordered to improve their annual tariff recommendations to customers, including offers from their second brands and adding a QR code linking directly to the new offer. Proximus, Telenet and Orange Belgium filed an appeal against the decision at the commercial court, L'Echo reports. 

Belgian regulator flags cheaper standalone broadband plans as TV shifts to streaming
BELGIUM 12 AUG

Belgian regulator flags cheaper standalone broadband plans as TV shifts to streaming

The average cost of 100 Mbps unlimited home broadband service in Belgium reached EUR 47.65 per month in Q2 2026, according to the latest price comparison by the regulator Bipt. The average does not include Digi, which only offers services in a few large cities. Where Digi is available, it is the cheapest provider by far for all three speeds compared in the study - 100 Mbps, 300 Mbps or 1 Gbps. The difference in prices is wide, with annual savings of EUR 432 to EUR 636 possible depending on the speed, Bipt n

Belgian minister calls for investigation into rise in Play Sports price
BELGIUM 11 AUG

Belgian minister calls for investigation into rise in Play Sports price

Belgium's minister for consumer protection has called for the competition authority to look into the increase in prices for Telenet's Play Sports package. Rob Beenders said the telecom regulator Bipt and the Belgian Competition Authority need to look at the prices and whether the increase over the past two years is justified. 

Digi Belgium denies payment problems after report of unpaid debts
BELGIUM 10 AUG

Digi Belgium denies payment problems after report of unpaid debts

Digi Belgium has over EUR 4 million in outstanding unpaid bills. Furthermore, its joint venture with Citymesh, Insky, pays around three-quarters of its bills late, according to a report from the paper HLN based on debtor lists. It owes the most to wholesale network partner Proximus, followed by the state social security, and another ten creditors are awaiting payment. Digi has denied any problems, but acknowledged some disputes with various suppliers. 

Citymesh supports Belgian police with VLOS drone for coast operations
BELGIUM 7 AUG

Citymesh supports Belgian police with VLOS drone for coast operations

Citymesh announced it's working with the Belgian coast guard this summer on the deployment of a drone for air observation. The AVY Aera 4 VTOL drone is helping police combat people smuggling amid an increase in attempts to cross the English Channel during the warm months. Citymesh is providing system integration, Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) guidance, training, and regulatory and technical support. The project means both local and federal police have access to live video images during operations. 

Proximus migrates to Bango DVM to expand SVOD bundled offers
BELGIUM 6 AUG

Proximus migrates to Bango DVM to expand SVOD bundled offers

Bango announced a new contract with Belgian operator Proximus to use its Digital Vending Machine for selling digital subscription bundles. Existing SVOD services bundled by Proximus have been migrated to the Bango DVM, alongside the introduction of new tiered subscription offerings.

Antwerp ends Eviden cybersecurity contract claiming terms not met
BELGIUM 5 AUG

Antwerp ends Eviden cybersecurity contract claiming terms not met

The city of Antwerp has cancelled a cybersecurity contract with IT services provider Eviden, part of Atos, De Tijd reports. The six-year contract agreed in 2025 was intended to strengthen the city's digital resilience and had an estimated value of EUR 100 million. The city told public broadcaster VRT that a lawsuit is underway over ending the contract. The city's ICT unit Digipolis found that the vendor did not meet the agreed contract terms. 

Proximus Q2 revenues down 1% after asset sales, positive postpaid and broadband customer growth
BELGIUM 31 JUL

Proximus Q2 revenues down 1% after asset sales, positive postpaid and broadband customer growth

Proximus reported revenues for the second quarter of EUR 1.53 billion, down 0.9 percent from a year earlier due in part to the sale of Be-Mobile. The Belgian operator achieved positive net additions on its home market of 25,000 for postpaid mobile and 8,000 in fixed broadband, while losing 6,000 TV subscribers and another 42,000 fixed lines. Residential reported 2.2 percent revenue growth, and Business grew 1.8 percent on an organic basis, while Wholesale sales fell 6.3 percent. Proximus maintained its targ

Mobile Vikings offers EUR 5 monthly discount with Dazn subscription
BELGIUM 30 JUL

Mobile Vikings offers EUR 5 monthly discount with Dazn subscription

Belgian provider Mobile Vikings has started an offer with Dazn, the sports streaming service. Customers who sign up for the Dazn Total plan at Vikings pay EUR 30 per month and receive a EUR 5 credit on their Mobile Vikings bill. This makes Dazn the same price as subscribing directly from the sports streamer.

Orange, Voo offer football free to end-September to promote new Sports pack
BELGIUM 30 JUL

Orange, Voo offer football free to end-September to promote new Sports pack

Belgian operator Voo is dropping its VooSport World package in favour of the Orange Sports offer from its parent company Orange Belgium. From 01 August the VooSport World offer ends and customers can subscribe instead to Orange Sports for EUR 25 per month. This includes full coverage of Belgian football in the Pro League, thanks to Orange's new licensing deal with Dazn, as well as the Premier League, Bundesliga, Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1 for foreign football, NBA, tennis, hockey, golf and other major sports

Dazn agrees new contract with Belgian Pro League
BELGIUM 30 JUL

Dazn agrees new contract with Belgian Pro League

Dazn has reached an agreement to expand its coverage of the Belgian Pro League, bringing an end to its legal dispute with the football association. The company retains the exclusive TV rights for the legal until 2030. No details of the settlement were disclosed.

BELGIUM 29 JUL

Telenet updates sports pay-TV packs with Dazn channels

Telenet has presented its new subscriptions for Play Sports, its pay-TV offering. Following the new licensing deal with Dazn, the operator offers a bundle of Play Sports + Dazn Total for EUR 34.99 per month, giving viewers access to top Belgian and international football (Pro League, Champions League, Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and Bundesliga), as well as Formula 1, tennis, golf, NBA, NFL and other sports. Customers who sign up by 03 August will pay a reduced price of EUR 24.99 per month for the first

BELGIUM 29 JUL

Econocom revenues fall nearly 4% in H1, sees return to growth in H2

Belgian IT services provider Econocom reported revenues down 3.7 percent year-on-year to EUR 1.399 billion. On an organic basis, revenues fell 5.3 percent. The segment Technology Management & Financing (TMF) led the decline, with a 24.5 percent fall in sales to EUR 465 million, while Products & Solutions grew turnover 15.8 percent to EUR 666 million thanks to expansion in Europe and demand anticipating potential chip shortages. Services revenue was stable at almost EUR 269 million. 

BELGIUM 27 JUL

Bipt consults operators on impact of proposed invoice changes

Belgian regulator Bipt has started a new public consultation on proposed changes to the Law on electronic communications. These are expected to provide greater transparency for consumers on telecom costs and make it easier for them to compare offers and switch providers. The inquiry targets specifically telecom providers, with Bipt looking for feedback on how the changes could impact investments, operating costs, network quality, competitiveness or services provision. 

BELGIUM 27 JUL

Belgian cyclist Wout Van Aert launches own MVNO

Wout Van Aert, the professional cyclist, has launched his own MVNO in Belgium, on the Telenet network. Available as an eSim with no minimum contract, the WVA Mobile offering includes the Sprint plan with 20 GB and unlimited calls and SMS for EUR 13 per month or the Monument plan with unlimited data for EUR 35 per month. With the more expensive plan, customers also get discounts on merchandise and exclusive content from Van Aert. 

BELGIUM 24 JUL

Telenet maintains broadband, postpaid growth in Q2, with small rise in EBITDA

Belgian operator Telenet reported lower revenues for the second quarter, down 6.6 percent year-on-year to EUR 659 million on fewer customers on its fixed network. Adjusted EBITDA after leases did better, with 1.7 percent annual growth to EUR 328 million thanks to better terms with its network arm Wyre and no costs for covering football this year. Telenet maintained growth on the broadband market, with 6,100 new customers added in the three months, and also won 2,200 postpaid mobile subscribers.

BELGIUM 24 JUL

Proximus, Telenet win competition clearance for FTTH cooperation

Belgium's leading ISPs Proximus and Telenet have received clearance from the Belgian competition authority to proceed with their planned cooperation on rolling out FTTP in the north of the country. The deal between their respective network arms Fiberklaar and Wyre is expected to help accelerate the roll-out of gigabit internet services, at lower cost. The plan is expected to cover over 2 million premises with fibre, most by 2029 and the rest by 2037. 

BELGIUM 23 JUL

Orange Belgium raises FY outlook after EBITDA grows over 10% in H1

Orange Belgium reported revenues slightly higher for the first half of 2026, up 0.4 percent to EUR 966.5 million amid a slowdown in customer growth. EBITDA showed a stronger improvement, and the company increased its outlook for the full-year result. Net profit also improved strongly, to EUR 17.6 million from EUR 2.5 million a year ago.

BELGIUM 20 JUL

Belgian govt approves draft changes to telecom invoice tariff advice

The Belgian government has approved draft legislation designed to make it easier for consumers to compare telecom offers. The change would see providers obliged to actively inform customers of the most advantageous tariffs available and to make possible a one-click switch to that offer. In addition a QR code would be added to all telecom invoices, linking to the regulator's price comparison website in order to encourage people to compare offers more.

BELGIUM 17 JUL

Orange Belgium expands kids mobile plan with 12 months free SafePath app

Orange Belgium is refreshing its mobile package for children ahead of the new school year. Available in Orange shops, the SaferPhone Pack comes with a mobile plan, 12 months free parental controls and a choice of smartphones. The offer expands on its existing Mobile Child Plan, making it available to anyone, not just existing Orange customers. A free backpack is offered for new customers in-store.

BELGIUM 17 JUL

Eurofiber Belgium revenues up 20% in 2025 after Arcadiz takeover

Eurofiber Belgium recorded revenues of EUR 46.7 million for 2025, a jumped of 20 percent over the previous year. EBITDA rose 70 percent to EUR 11.7 million, and its operating profit increased over 150 percent, to EUR 8.7 million from EUR 3.4 million, thanks to the takeover of network services provider Arcadiz Telecom. The net loss shrunk to EUR 0.5 million from EUR 2.5 million in 2024, as higher interest expense was offset by the improved operating result.

BELGIUM 17 JUL

Orange Belgium to move head office outside Brussels region

Orange Belgium is moving its headquarters out of the Brussels Capital region to Flanders. The lease on its current building in the north of Brussels ends at the end of 2028, and the company has decided to take a new office, in Diegem, just over the border in Flanders, the newspaper L'Echo reports.

BELGIUM 16 JUL

Flanker brands winning share on Belgian broadband market

Flanker brands are winning ground in the Belgian broadband market. According to an annual report from market regulator, the main ISPs - Proximus, Telenet and Orange Belgium - lost subscribers for the first time last year. Together they shed a net 31,849 lines, while second brands like Scarlet, Hey! and Tadaam increased their combined market share to 13.4 percent from 11.5 percent a year earlier. In five years they have added 4.5 percent points of share. 

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