Citymesh names COO Tranchet as General Manager
BELGIUM 4 FEB

Citymesh names COO Tranchet as General Manager

Belgian operator Citymesh has named Joeri Tranchet, currently Chief Operating Officer, the General Manager of the company. CEO Mitch De Geest will focus more on the strategic course and future of the group. Citymesh said the new management structure marks a new phase in its development, to focus on critical connectivity and 5G solutions for the business market. This includes plans to expand in Europe with private 5G services and a stronger position on the Belgian B2B market. 

Citymesh relaunches on B2B market with own mobile network
BELGIUM 3 FEB

Citymesh relaunches on B2B market with own mobile network

Belgian operator Citymesh is relaunching its mobile and broadband plans for businesses, using its own mobile network. The company said it is looking to challenge the existing operators with an offering of not just low prices, but flexible service designed exclusively for businesses. The launch is accompanied by a new website and marketing campaign, with the tagline 'Reliable network. Good service. Sharp prices. That's the deal.'

RTBF, RTL obtain court order blocking illegal IPTV services
BELGIUM 3 FEB

RTBF, RTL obtain court order blocking illegal IPTV services

The main francophone broadcasters in Belgium, RTBF and RTL, have obtained a court order against illegal IPTV services. As a result, ISPs in the country must block access by their customers to the illegal services. The two companies filed the joint suit with the commercial court to protect the copyright of their programming.

Telenet signs TVOD deal with Kinepolis cinema chain
BELGIUM 3 FEB

Telenet signs TVOD deal with Kinepolis cinema chain

Belgian cable operator Telenet has signed a TVOD deal with the cinema chain Kinepolis. As a result, relatively new films will be available to rent on its TV platform, and on the app of its broadcast arm Play Media. Customers can buy or rent the movies. In addition, cinema tickets for Kinepolis will be sold on the Telenet platforms. 

NVA MP calls for Proximus chairman to give up salary
BELGIUM 3 FEB

NVA MP calls for Proximus chairman to give up salary

Proximus chairman Stefaan de Clerck should give up his salary for the past year, according to a call from Michael Freilich, a member of the Belgian parliament for the ruling NVA party. This would be a fitting sign of him taking responsibility for the telecom operator's strategic choices in recent years, Freilich said in a blog post reported by De Tijd.

Telenet agrees ServCo refinancing, aims for return to EBITDA growth in 2026
BELGIUM 2 FEB

Telenet agrees ServCo refinancing, aims for return to EBITDA growth in 2026

Telenet announced plans to refinance the majority of its debt coming due in 2028-29 with new senior secured debt worth EUR 1.95 billion. This should lead to a drop in the debt at the Belgian operator's ServCo, to a pro forma EUR 3.12 billion from EUR 5.34 billion, once taking into account also plans to sell a stake in its network arm Wyre. Telenet also announced that it expects a return to EBITDA growth at its ServCo in 2026 and positive free cash flow.

Belgian regulator cautions against govt proposal for automatic switch to cheapest telecom rate
BELGIUM 30 JAN

Belgian regulator cautions against govt proposal for automatic switch to cheapest telecom rate

A Belgian legislative proposal designed to make it easier for consumers to switch to more affordable telecom plans may be in violation of EU law. The proposal may also create a significant administrative burden for telecom providers, the regulator Bipt warned in its opinion to parliament on the draft legislation.

Mobile Vikings offers discount on Disney+
BELGIUM 30 JAN

Mobile Vikings offers discount on Disney+

Mobile Vikings is offering its customers a discount on Disney+. Customers who subscribe to Disney+ via Mobile Vikings will receive a EUR 2 discount on the monthly fee. The offer applies to all the subscription options: Premium (normally EUR 15.99 per month), Standard (EUR 10.99) and Standard with ads (EUR 6.99). Existing Disney+ subscribers can link their subscription to their Mobile Vikings account to benefit also from the discount. 

Proximus NXT wins contract to support Belgian military's Cyber Force
BELGIUM 30 JAN

Proximus NXT wins contract to support Belgian military's Cyber Force

Proximus announced a new contract to work with the Belgian military on cybersecurity. Belgian Defence has selected Proximus NXT as one of its long-term strategic partners for the further expansion of its Cyber Force. Under the eight-year framework, Proximus NXT will work alongside other suppliers to strengthen the cyber resilience of the Ministry of Defence.

Lycamobile Belgium annual revenues fall 15%
BELGIUM 29 JAN

Lycamobile Belgium annual revenues fall 15%

Lycamobile Belgium recorded sales of EUR 57.8 million in 2024, a fall of 15 percent from the previous year, according to its recently filed annual report. Operating profit dropped 57 percent to EUR 10.6 million, and net profit was down 63 percent over the year to EUR 7.0 million. Revenues are under pressure from the contracting prepaid segment, while a VAT fine from the Belgian tax authorities impacted profits. 

Play Media gets EUR 45 mln capital injection from Telenet
BELGIUM 29 JAN

Play Media gets EUR 45 mln capital injection from Telenet

Telenet has injected EUR 45 million in fresh capital into its broadcast business, Play Media. The capital injection underlines its commitment to the Play channels and their investment in future activities. 

Digi Belgium pledges no price hikes in 2026
BELGIUM 26 JAN

Digi Belgium pledges no price hikes in 2026

Digi Belgium has pledged not to increase prices in 2026. This follows the largest operators in the country all announcing annual price hikes. Digi is the new challenger, and had accumulated 78,000 mobile customers by the end of September 2025, after launching its low-cost services in December 2024. 

BELGIUM 26 JAN

Telenet to raise prices in March

Telenet has brought forward its annual price increase again this year. Prices will go up from 16 March, covering broadband, TV, mobile, fixed telephony and most bundles. Customers can expect to pay up to EUR 2 per month more under the higher prices, to adjust for inflation and investment costs. 

BELGIUM 21 JAN

Belgium finalises technical rules for in-building fibre access

Belgian regulator has presented a revised proposal on the technical specifications for in-building access for fibre network infrastructure. The rules, based on the EU's Gigabit Infrastructure Act, will apply to all new buildings or major renovations with permits awarded from 12 February. Market comments on the proposal can be submitted until 09 February. 

BELGIUM 21 JAN

Proximus CEO sees telco opportunity as European alternative to big tech

The geopolitical tensions in the world create an opportunity for telecom operators to strengthen the role of their networks and reduce dependence on US-based tech companies, according to Stijn Bijnens, the CEO of Belgian operator Proximus. In a meeting with the press, he said digital soveriengty and local infrastructure will pay a greater role in the operator's strategy in future. More details on the strategy will be announced at the end of February with the company's annual results. 

BELGIUM 21 JAN

Digi Belgium increases data bundles

Digi Belgium has increased the data on its mobile plans, while leaving prices unchanged. The basic plan at EUR 3 per month increases to 7 GB from 5 GB, while the EUR 5 and EUR 7 monthly plans each get 10 GB extra, at respectively 30 and 40 GB per month. Extra data costs EUR 0.60 per GB with all the plans. Both existing and new customers receive the increased allowances. 

BELGIUM 21 JAN

Digi Belgium launches FWA service for home broadband

Digi Belgium is launching a fixed-wireless access service over its 5G network, offering home internet for EUR 7 per month. The service comes with unlimited data and speeds up to 100/10Mbps. Digi charges a EUR 40 installation fee which may include placing a small antenna on the house to boost the mobile signal to the interior router.

BELGIUM 20 JAN

Proximus switches charging platform to Nokia

Nokia announced a new contract with Proximus to upgrade the Belgian operator's online charging system and voice core. Proximus will migrate its entire customer base (fixed and mobile), as well as more than 1,000 products, to the cloud-native Nokia Converged Charging platform. The agreement covers the full replacement of a competitor's existing charging system. Proximus will also implement Nokia's cloud-native Voice Core, Subscriber Data Management and Policy products to support increased network automation

BELGIUM 19 JAN

Your.Cloud expands to Belgium with IPSys takeover

Dutch provider Your.Cloud is acquiring IPSys Solutions to launch its services on the Belgian market. With offices in Brussels and Liege and around 60 employees, IPSys provides IP telephony, payment solutions, connectivity, networking, cybersecurity and IT services to businesses in Belgium. The takeover is the next step in Your.Cloud's European expansion strategy. 

BELGIUM 19 JAN

IPNexia upgrades data centre with Edgecore switches

Edgecore Networks announced it has transformed the data centre infrastructure at Belgian company IPNexia with an automated SONiC-based spine-leaf architecture. This upgrade equips IPNexia with a high-performance, scalable infrastructure to serve its over 3,000 enterprise customers across Belgium. The project was implemented with local partner Deca Consulting

BELGIUM 16 JAN

Proximus refreshes top management team

Proximus announced changes in its executive management team, known as the 'Leadership Squad', in an effort to improve customer focus, strengthen its B2B activities and further strategic projects like AI transformation. At its domestic operations, it's bringing together all the telecom and IT services, for both SMEs and at Proximus NXT, which serves large corporates and the public sector. Fabrice De Windt is confirmed as head of Proximus NXT, reporting to B2B Lead Renaud Tilmans. Consumer chief Jim Casteele

BELGIUM 16 JAN

Telenet extends free access to ChatLicense in kids mobile plan

Belgian operator Telenet has extended its partnership with ChatLicense, a Dutch software for helping young children learn safe use of the internet and chat apps. This means subscribers to Telenet's Junior mobile plan will continue to receive free access to ChatLicense. 

BELGIUM 16 JAN

Belgian mobile market under pressure from Digi, broadband impact still to come

The Belgian broadband market reached 5.15 million lines in Q3 2025, an increase of 0.5 percent year-on-year. All the main providers added customers, but Telenet lost market share, while Orange showed a small gain. Proximus' share was little changed, and Digi is still a negligible presence, according to the latest edition of Telecompaper's Belgian Total Communications report.

BELGIUM 14 JAN

Belgian startup Aikido Security raises USD 60 mln in series B round

Belgian startup Aikido Security has raised USD 60 million in a series B financing round, giving the company 'unicorn' status with a valuation of over USD 1 billion. Started in 2021, the company has developed a new approach to integrating cybersecurity throughout the software development process, and already claims over 100,000 customers, including companies such as SoundCloud, Niantic and Revolut.

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