Former Digi Belgium head Degadt joins Orange as chief enterprise officer
BELGIUM 07:33

Former Digi Belgium head Degadt joins Orange as chief enterprise officer

The former head of Digi Belgium, Jeroen Degadt is joining rival Orange Belgium. From October he becomes Chief Enterprise Officer at Orange, responsible for the B2B activities. He left Digi at the end of June after helping launch the fourth mobile operator in the country. At Orange he replaces Werner De Laet, who is leaving Orange after 28 years with the group.

Orange Belgium CCO Dujardin named CEO at public broadcaster RTBF
BELGIUM 21 SEP

Orange Belgium CCO Dujardin named CEO at public broadcaster RTBF

Orange Belgium's Chief Consumer Officer Christophe Dujardin has been named the new CEO of the Belgian public broadcaster RTBF. He will leave Orange at the end of October before taking up the new position 02 November for a six-year mandate. He replaces Jean-Paul Philippot, who has led the francophone broadcaster for 24 years. 

BT Belgium
BELGIUM 18 SEP

BT Belgium

This company profile analyses BT's organisation in the Benelux, with a focus on Belgium, where the UK-based operator provides managed network and IT services for multi-site organisations. The report contains information on the company's current position and strategy, discusses the latest financial figures and gives an overview of its network and product portfolio. It looks at the market in which BT operates as well as its competitors. Furthermore, the profile reports on BT's marketing activities, including its customer strategy. Lastly the profile contains Telecompaper's SWOT analysis of BT in the Benelux.

Orange, Voo lead Opensignal rankings for fixed broadband quality
BELGIUM 18 SEP

Orange, Voo lead Opensignal rankings for fixed broadband quality

Orange and Voo achieved the best results for fixed broadband in the latest report from Opensignal, coming first in download speed, consistent quality, reliability and video. Proximus, the largest FTTH operator, had the best upload speed with 39 Mbps on average, almost double Telenet and nearly three times Voo, which both use cable networks. 

Belgian media sector starts campaign against illegal streaming sites
BELGIUM 16 SEP

Belgian media sector starts campaign against illegal streaming sites

The Belgian government is supporting a campaign by the audiovisual industry to raise awareness about illegal streaming. Under the tagline #PlayFair the campaign highlights the risks of using illegal streaming sites and IPTV services, such as supporting criminal organisations, phishing and lost income for the state as well as culture and sports professionals. It encourages people to use legal video services like the national broadcasters and SVOD services, with a video running from 15 September on partner ch

Citymesh and Byteflies test 5G telemedicine system for heart patients
BELGIUM 16 SEP

Citymesh and Byteflies test 5G telemedicine system for heart patients

Citymesh announced a new project combining its expertise in 5G connectivity and drones to help improve medical care for heart patients. It's working with the company Bytflies, which provides the telemedicine equipment for monitoring patients. A heart sensor on the chest and 5G hub worn on the wrist of the patient can transmit data in real time over cardiac conditions, including alerts on irregular activity. The 5G network is used to transmit the data to doctors as well as locate the patient if an ambulance

Belgian operators block 103 mln fraud calls in H1
BELGIUM 15 SEP

Belgian operators block 103 mln fraud calls in H1

Belgium's five largest telecom operators blocked some 103 million suspicious calls in the first half of 2026, according to data from the market regulator Bipt. The data covers fraudulent calls detected and blocked or anonymised by Digi, Lycamobile, Orange, Proximus and Telenet. In addition, they intercepted over 7.2 million fraudulent SMS and some 419 million suspicious emails. 

Nexat, Colt, Telesat to test automatic satellite backup for submarine cables
BELGIUM 15 SEP

Nexat, Colt, Telesat to test automatic satellite backup for submarine cables

Belgian company Nexat announced it has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to lead CableShield, a EUR 1.5 million project to automate satellite backup for submarine fibre networks. Nexat is the prime contractor, working with satellite operator Telesat and Colt Technology Services Belgium to design, build and field-demonstrate a system that detects submarine cable interruptions and switches affected traffic to satellite connectivity without manual intervention. 

Mobile Vikings offers monthly credit with Deezer subscriptions
BELGIUM 14 SEP

Mobile Vikings offers monthly credit with Deezer subscriptions

Mobile Vikings is adding Deezer to its list of streaming options for customers of the Belgian internet and mobile provider. Customs can subscribe to Deezer Premium at the standard price of EUR 11.99 per month and receive a discount of EUR 3.50 per month on their Vikings bill. The same discount applies with a Deezer Family subscription for up to six users, which costs EUR 19.99 per month. 

Voo drops sixth channel from basic TV pack in 2026
BELGIUM 14 SEP

Voo drops sixth channel from basic TV pack in 2026

Belgian cable operator Voo has dropped another channel from its basic TV package, the horse racing channel Equidia. According to a report from L'Avenir, this is the sixth channel to disappear from the Voo offer since the start of 2026. 

Telenet
BELGIUM 9 SEP

Telenet

This company profile analyses Telenet, a provider of mobile and fixed telecom services in Belgium. This report contains information on Telenet's current position and strategy, gives an overview of its infrastructure and product portfolio, and looks at the market in which Telenet operates and its competitors. Furthermore, the profile reports on its marketing activities, including its customer strategy. Lastly the profile contains Telecompaper's SWOT analysis of Telenet.

Orange Belgium extends Zappware TV platform contract for 4 years
BELGIUM 8 SEP

Orange Belgium extends Zappware TV platform contract for 4 years

Zappware Entertainment Group International (ZEGi) announced a four-year contract extension with Orange Belgium to support the continued delivery of its TV platform. Under the agreement, Orange Belgium subscribes to ZEGi's NEXX5 product roadmap, providing new features, device support and updated platform capabilities over the coming years. The companies work together for over a decade already.

BELGIUM 7 SEP

Citymesh capital injection eases doubts over Digi Belgium future

The big question on the Belgian telecom market is whether Digi can succeed as the fourth network operator. And how long will that take? The Belgian market has long been dominated by three players: Proximus, Telenet and Orange (Voo). Together they account for 97 percent of broadband customers and 93.5 percent of mobile lines, despite various virtual players. Are Digi Belgium's shareholders (Romania-based Digi Communications and Belgium's Citymesh) fully committed to the venture? Since they launched the joint

BELGIUM 7 SEP

EDPnet posts positive FY EBITDA on revenues of EUR 26.5 mln

Belgian operator EDPnet achieved revenues of EUR 26.5 million in 2025, with most coming from internet services and almost 6 percent from its MVNO, according to its recently filed annual report. On a pro forma basis, revenues rose 2.9 percent. EBITDA was a positive EUR 2.9 million, for a margin of 11 percent, and the net profit reached EUR 124,000.

BELGIUM 31 AUG

Belgian Total Communications market 2026-Q2

Telecompaper's latest report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Belgian telecom market for Q2 2026. It offers valuable insights into subscriber numbers, market revenues, and key trends across fixed and mobile services. The report examines the performance of major players like Proximus, Telenet, and Orange, as well as the impact of new entrants like Digi and MVNOs.

BELGIUM 28 AUG

Citymesh increases stake in Digi Belgium with Apollo loan

Belgian wireless operator Citymesh has secured a loan worth almost EUR 70 million from Apollo Global Management to help expand its business and increase its stake in the operator Digi Belgium. The move brings its shareholding in the joint venture Digi Belgium back up to 34 percent from 23 percent previously. 

BELGIUM 25 AUG

VTM targets 40% of revenues from streaming by 2030

Flemish broadcaster VTM has presented its line-up for the new TV season, with a strong focus on its streaming platform VTM Go. The company wants to increase its share of income from streaming to 40 percent by 2030 from around 20 percent currently, De Tijd reported. The new offering includes a wider range of content, building on its popular soaps and reality series also with a daily news show and new drama and documentary series, as well as coverage of the Uefa Champions League and national football matches.

BELGIUM 20 AUG

Esprit ICT acquires Belgium's Act With Care

Esprit ICT is expanding further in the healthcare sector with the takeover of Act With Care in Belgium. The company provides care IT systems with a staff of 15 people. Act With Care will continue under the same name and management, helping Esprit ICT expand its offering of personal alarm, paging, telehealth and access control systems. No financial details of the takeover were disclosed.

BELGIUM 19 AUG

Orange Belgium renames broadband packages with Livebox brand

Orange Belgium has launched a new marketing campaign, renaming its broadband plans with the Livebox brand used by its parent company for its in-house modems. The rebrand comes with the 'ON' commitment to customer service and quality. Orange said it wants to underline the high performance of its broadband services, which come with practical services to accompany customers at every stage in life.

BELGIUM 19 AUG

Telenet sells VR gaming chain The Park

Telenet is selling The Park, a chain of VR amusement arcades around Belgium, De Tijd reported. The deal was completed in June and only now made public. No financial details were disclosed but The Park found Philippe De Schutter, who has now re-acquired the business, said it was not yet profitable.

BELGIUM 18 AUG

Orange Belgium introduces MDR service for small businesses

Orange Belgium is launching a managed endpoint detection and response service for small companies with up to 30 work stations. The 'Cyber Protection' service combines AI-powered data analysis with its 24/7 Orange Cyberdefense monitoring to help protect organisations from the growing number of ransomware, virus and other attacks online. It starts at EUR 6 per month for one computer, going up to EUR 126 for 30 devices.

BELGIUM 17 AUG

Telesign delivers anti-fraud API for Bancontact Pay app

Proximus Global unit Telesign announced a contract with the Belgian payments company Bancontact to help improve mobile security. The deal integrates Telesign's new Anti-fraud Intelligence platform to deliver real-time risk insights, reinforcing the security of the Bancontact Pay app. 

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. 

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. 

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