Cegeka recognised as sovereign cloud provider by HPE
BELGIUM 09:23

Cegeka recognised as sovereign cloud provider by HPE

Belgian IT services provider Cegeka announced it has been recognised by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) as a service provider for Sovereign Private Cloud services in Belgium and Luxembourg. As a result Cegeka can provide cloud solutions based on HPE Private Cloud Enterprise and meet demand for cloud services with sovereign protection for data and IT systems. Cegeka said this recognises its expertise in delivering sovereign cloud solutions that combine technological innovation with local governance, securit

Ctitymesh renews Bruges city contract for wireless networks
BELGIUM 09:19

Ctitymesh renews Bruges city contract for wireless networks

Citymesh has won another contract from the city of Bruges. For the third time it was awarded the wireless infrastructure deal, and this time Citymesh is the main contractor. The deal runs for up to six years and has a potential value of EUR 50 million.

Colt Belgium
BELGIUM 18 DEC

Colt Belgium

This company profile analyses Colt Technology Services, focusing on the company's operations in Belgium. The report contains information on Colt's current position and strategy, discusses the company's latest financial figures and gives an overview of its current network. The report provides details of the product portfolio of Colt and looks at the market in which Colt operates as well as its competitors. Furthermore, the profile reports on Colt's marketing activities, including its customer strategy. Lastly the profile contains Telecompaper's SWOT analysis of Colt

Belgian study finds more competitive mobile prices since Digi launch
BELGIUM 18 DEC

Belgian study finds more competitive mobile prices since Digi launch

The mobile services market is more competitive in Belgium than a year ago, according to the latest international price comparison by market regulator Bipt. However prices for fixed broadband and multiplay packages remain relatively high. The study looks at prices in relation to the neighbouring countries Germany, France, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.

Proximus CFO to depart in January
BELGIUM 17 DEC

Proximus CFO to depart in January

Proximus is losing another top executive, with CFO Mark Reid announcing plans to step down at the end of January 2026 to take a new job in the UK. He will become CFO at outsourcing group Serco from next March. Reid joined the Belgian operator in May 2021, after working previously at Liberty Global. Nicolas Gaertner, deputy CFO, will take over as interim CFO from mid-January until a permanent successor is named. 

Telenet CTO joins Liberty Global to lead networks strategy
BELGIUM 17 DEC

Telenet CTO joins Liberty Global to lead networks strategy

Liberty Global has named Luk Bruynseels to the new position of Managing Director Networks & Capital Allocation, from March 2026. Bruynseels come from Telenet, Liberty Global's Belgian subsidiary, where he has worked 16 years, most recently as CTO. He will be responsible for fixed and mobile networks and relevant capital allocations, playing "a key role in the ongoing shaping of Liberty Global's network strategy", the group said.

Telenet upgrades video voice search with AI
BELGIUM 15 DEC

Telenet upgrades video voice search with AI

Belgian operator Telenet is upgrading its voice remote control with AI. With more natural language customers should be able to find TV and streaming content more easily as a result. The update follows a renewed TV menu designed to facilitate access to a growing range of channels and apps. 

Cegeka to operate entirely on renewable energy from 2026
BELGIUM 12 DEC

Cegeka to operate entirely on renewable energy from 2026

Belgian IT services provider Cegeka said it aims to operate entirely on its own self-generated renewable energy from 2026. This is part of a target to offer zero-carbon cloud services by 2030. As part of the plan, the company is investing in its own wind turbine in Tessenderlo and agreed a long-term contract with the Kristal Solar Park in Lommel. The projects should generate enough energy to power its data centres, offices and electric vehicles from next year, both in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Telenet to work with WeTechCare on digital skills and inclusion
BELGIUM 12 DEC

Telenet to work with WeTechCare on digital skills and inclusion

Belgian operator Telenet announced it's working with the group WeTechCare on digital inclusion. They plan to strengthen and accelerate the roll-out of the 123Digit platform, a free online tool designed to help people improve their digital skills. It includes educational material, digital skills tests and support from volunteers and charities. 

Belgian data centre market reaching maturity as major projects near completion
BELGIUM 11 DEC

Belgian data centre market reaching maturity as major projects near completion

The Belgian data centre market is reaching maturity, supported by two years of new project construction. According to industry group BDIA the commercial capacity should exceed 260 MW in 2026, including co-location facilities and hyperscale campuses. Both local and international groups are investing in the market, including recent major expansions by Google and Microsoft. The report names the main challenges for further growth access to power suppliers, slow permitting procedures and availability of skilled

Digi Belgium sees FTTH footprint reaching 100,000 homes by year-end
BELGIUM 11 DEC

Digi Belgium sees FTTH footprint reaching 100,000 homes by year-end

Digi Belgium is speeding up its FTTH roll-out and expects to have around 100,000 homes ready for service by the end of this year, CEO Jeroen Degadt told De Tijd. Work is underway in 12 municipalities around Brussels, Ghent and Charleroi, and the group also acquired a small network in the Liege region. With sales solid in areas where the network is available, the group is focused on expanding its infrastructure steadily, he said.

Flemish media sector under pressure from international competitors, digitisation - study
BELGIUM 10 DEC

Flemish media sector under pressure from international competitors, digitisation - study

The Flemish media sector faces increasing financial pressure from international players in the Belgian market and the shift to digital media, according to an annual report on media concentration by the Flemish Media Regulator. Ad revenues are suffering from the switch to digital and global tech companies in the market. While the Flemish media groups are working together to address the challengers, there is room for broader alternatives, according to the report. However, in the long term the financial pressu

BELGIUM 10 DEC

Disney+ to launch cheaper subscription with ads in Belgium

Disney+ will launch a cheaper ad-supported subscription in Belgium from 27 January 2026. The new Standard with Ads plan will cost EUR 6.99 per month, less than the existing Standard plan at EUR 10.99 and Premium offer at EUR 15.99 per month. The company said the new option gives customers more choice and flexibility.

BELGIUM 9 DEC

Belgium to relax radiation limits for indoor small cells

Belgian regulator Bipt has proposed relaxing radiation limits for indoor base stations without active antenna systems in the 3,400-3,800 MHz band. The EIRP limit would increase to -34 dBm/MHz per antenna under 3,390 MHz, which is strong enough to support indoor systems without disturbing military radars using frequencies under 3.4 GHz. The change is in line with EU recommendations to meet the growing demand for indoor small cells. The proposal is open for market comment until 16 January 2026 before being co

BELGIUM 9 DEC

MyLum relaunches as Panomarix

Belgian TVOD platform MyLum is changing name from 15 December to become Panomarix. This part of MyLum's takeover by AudiencePlayer, which has support the service since its start with its technological platform. MyLum was previously owned by Belgian film distributor Lumiere. 

BELGIUM 5 DEC

Belnet and BNIX open new PoP at Penta Infra data centre

Belnet, the public network in Belgium, has set up a new Point of Presence at the Penta Infra BRU01 data centre at the Zellik Research Park outside Brussels. This takes Belnet to a total 29 PoPs and five locations for the BNIX internet exchange. Belnet said the new site at BRU01 will support reliable, sustainable and future-proof services, with an optimum location amongst many research bodies relying on the network. The news follows the launch of the new VSC Tier-1-supercomputer in Zellik, which was a strong

BELGIUM 4 DEC

Belgian health council issues age-based recommendations for smartphone use

Digital device use by young people does not have only negative effects, according to an opinion from the Superior Health Council in Belgium. The public advisory board said the impact depends heavily on age, content, platform design and the use context. Its recommendations based on age are designed to support healthy media use, limiting the potential risks and supporting the social and educational benefits of digital media. 

BELGIUM 4 DEC

Belgian telecom market contracts in Q3 on lower mobile, fixed telephony revenues

Service revenues on the Belgian telecom market fell 0.5 percent to EUR 1.79 billion in the third quarter. While broadband continues to grow, this could not offset a drop in revenues from both fixed and mobile telephony, according to the latest quarterly report from Telecompaper.

BELGIUM 3 DEC

Bipt supports switch to opt-in system for telemarketing in Belgium

Belgian regulator Bipt has published its opinion on draft legislation to start an opt-in system for telemarketing in Belgium. Bipt said it supports the project to move away from the current opt-out system, which should help reduce the amount of nuisance calls. Its input is on the legal text, noting that in addition to proposed changes to the commercial code, the law on electronic communications of 2005 must also be updated, to amend the wording on a central database of numbers opted out of telemarketing.

BELGIUM 3 DEC

Citymesh, Inetum win EUR 50 mln contract for Bruges city network

Citymesh and Inetum announced a contract to deliver a LAN infrastructure for the city of Bruges. The contract has a potential value of EUR 50 million over six years and is designed to upgrade and strengthen the Belgian municipality's network. Citymesh will be responsible for the delivery, installation and maintenance of the LAN infrastructure, including enterprise switches and related monitoring and management software. It also provides advisory services on the network design and support.

BELGIUM 2 DEC

LCL agrees cloud connectivity with Megaport

Belgian data centre operator LCL announced a new agreement with Megaport to work on global connectivity. The deal gives customers at LCL sites direct, secure access to over a thousand data centres and major cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS. Flexible, on-demand bandwidth is available over the new connections using Megaport's platform for activating and managing capacity. 

BELGIUM 2 DEC

VUB university inaugurates Sofia supercomputer for Flemish research community

The VUB university in Brussels has inaugurated a tier-1 supercomputer with support from the Flemish region. Known as Sofia, the computer is located at the Nexus data centre just outside the capital, at the VUB's Green Energy Park in Zellik. The computer replaces previous infrastructure at universities in Ghent and Leuven to provide the region with the most advanced equipment for research. It will be managed under a six-year contract by the VUB, with EUR 8.6 million in initial funding provided by the Flemish

BELGIUM 1 DEC

Infobel fined for unlawful sharing of personal data

The online phone directory Infobel was fined EUR 40,000 for reselling personal data without authorisation. The fine follows a consumer complaint to the Belgian Data Protection Authority over unsolicited advertising. The marketer obtained the consumer's contact details from an Infobel database dating from 2006. 

BELGIUM 1 DEC

Proximus, Telenet, Orange clear wholesale broadband margin squeeze tests

There is no margin squeeze on the wholesale broadband access market in Belgium, according to the latest tests by regulator Bipt based on data for Q2 and Q3 2025. It checked the offers from Proximus, Telenet and Voo/Orange and found there is sufficient room between their wholesale prices for network access and their retail prices to allow healthy competition for rivals on their networks.

Just In

15:56

UK govt to ban AI-enabled nudification apps to protect women, girls

15:42

3 UK launches last-minute Christmas sale

15:34

TNT Sports replaces BBC as live broadcast partner for Commonwealth Games

14:12

Kenya Space Agency and Dedan Kimathi University of Technology sign research deal

Commentary

13:56

Video market set for slower growth ahead

11:38

Netflix buys Warner Bros to deepen content catalogue

11:11

KPN's mixed performance in Q3 raises questions for strategy day

15:26

Stock markets breaking records but what happened to Odido's IPO plans?

Background

01:04

The week in telecom: Wi-Fi bolt-ons take off to boost broadband growth, video market works on consolidation

01:39

The week in telecom: Netflix wins bidding for Warner Bros, Apple poaches new execs, Samsung debuts trifold

13:51

Proximus vs. Telenet: Proximus performs better in Q3 while Telenet uses up cash

14:16

Proximus Domestic still struggling with low margins