Kazakhstan, Belgium sign agreements on AI, science and space technologies
BELGIUM 15:10

Kazakhstan, Belgium sign agreements on AI, science and space technologies

Kazakhstan and Belgium have signed a number of strategic agreements aimed at advancing artificial intelligence, science, digital infrastructure, and space technologies. As reported by Kazakhstan's Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, the documents were signed during the visit of Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Belgium.

Cegeka acquires cybersecurity specialist 3Point
BELGIUM 13:32

Cegeka acquires cybersecurity specialist 3Point

Belgian IT services provider Cegeka announced the takeover of 3Point, a cybersecurity and IT consulting firm active especially in the defense and public sectors. The takeover strengthens the recently created defense unit at Cegeka and its efforts to expand in the critical infrastructure market in response to growing demand for greater IT resilience in Europe. No financial details were disclosed. 

Disney+ signs distribution deal with Orange Belgium
BELGIUM 09:16

Disney+ signs distribution deal with Orange Belgium

Orange Belgium has added Disney+ to its offering, so mobile, broadband and TV customers can subscribe directly to the streaming service with their telecom subscriptions. This adds to other video services such as Be tv, Netflix and Orange Sport.

Flemish proposal to put data centres last in line for new power connections
BELGIUM 09:10

Flemish proposal to put data centres last in line for new power connections

Data centres and battery parks may fall to the bottom of the list for access to the electricity grid in Flanders, according to a new proposal from the regional government parties. A report in De Tijd said the proposal would give households and businesses willing to adopt flexible energy use priority for new connections to the congested grid, while data centres would have the lowest priority when capacity is limited. 

KBC adds eSim data roaming to app with Firsty
BELGIUM 22 JUN

KBC adds eSim data roaming to app with Firsty

Belgian bank KBC is adding roaming data to its mobile app, in cooperation with the mobile services provider Firsty. KBC Mobile users can buy and manage roaming bundles for various destinations directly in the app, using an eSim card. Daily passes start at EUR 3.50, with prices falling as longer periods are booked. Over 180 destinations are covered. Customers need to install the eSim just once, and can then use it for multiple trips or bundles.

Telenet procures Netcracker BSS to unify B2B services stack
BELGIUM 22 JUN

Telenet procures Netcracker BSS to unify B2B services stack

Netcracker  has announced an extended contract with Belgian cable operator Telenet to consolidate business-grade services into a unified BSS infrastructure. Telenet will migrate enterprise accounts and B2B products onto Netcracker's digital BSS platform, including dedicated modules for Revenue Management, Commerce Management, Customer Management, Service Management and Orchestration (SMO) and Service Inventory Management.

Eurofiber announces death of CFO Tollenaar
BELGIUM 17 JUN

Eurofiber announces death of CFO Tollenaar

Edze Tollenaar, the CFO of the Eurofiber Group, has passed away at the age of 60, the company's board announced. He was finance director at the operator since mid-2016 and previously held finance roles at Liberty Global and UPC Netherlands. In a tribute posted on its website, the company said Tollenaar had a "a huge heart and an amazing mind", with the executive "instrumental in the development and success of our company".

Belgian advertisers association backs ban on social media for young people
BELGIUM 17 JUN

Belgian advertisers association backs ban on social media for young people

The Advertising Council in Belgium has come out in favour of legislation restricting access to social media for young people. The industry group said international platforms had shown a structural inability to verify the age of their users, exposing young people to advertising for alcohol and unhealthy food. A legally enforceable ban could ensure that young people do not see unsuitable commercial communication or other damaging content on social media, helping avoid human and algorithmic errors in the distr

Belgium approves in-building fibre specifications for GIA implementation
BELGIUM 16 JUN

Belgium approves in-building fibre specifications for GIA implementation

New technical specifications for bringing FTTH into buildings have been published by the Belgian telecom regulator Bipt, implementing the EU's Gigabit Infrastructure Act (GIA). The specifications and a related royal decree were finalised following two market consultations in the past year.

Citymesh wins contract to upgrade Infrabel network for 5G
BELGIUM 16 JUN

Citymesh wins contract to upgrade Infrabel network for 5G

Belgian wireless networks operator Citymesh has won a contract to help the rail infrastructure operator Infrabel upgrade its communications network for 5G. Infrabel said it's investing over EUR 4 million in the contract to upgrade around 150 GBM-R sites to prepare for the next generation of rail communications. 

Agoria calls for more supportive regulatory environment for telecom investment
BELGIUM 16 JUN

Agoria calls for more supportive regulatory environment for telecom investment

Investment in the telecom sector in Belgium is under pressure from a complex, fragmented regulatory environment, according to a report from the tech industry association Agoria. Complex permitting processes, a high tax burden and a steady stream of new regulations are holding back investment in telecom infrastructure, the group warned. Obtaining a permit in Belgium takes at least three months, compared to less than three weeks in the Netherlands and 4-6 weeks in France.

Base raises fixed internet, TV prices from 22 June
BELGIUM 15 JUN

Base raises fixed internet, TV prices from 22 June

Base announced it is updating its fixed internet and television packages from 22 June. The Belgian provider is increasing data allowances and adding channels, while raising prices for most subscriptions. Mobile plans remain unchanged.

BELGIUM 12 JUN

Smals selects Google Cloud as primary public cloud provider

Smals, the shared IT organisation serving more than 300 Belgian public institutions, has selected Google Cloud as its primary public cloud provider as part of a broader infrastructure modernisation strategy. The agreement was awarded to SoftwareOne and Google Cloud following a procurement process conducted under the GEANT OCRE24 framework. Smals said the arrangement will give its member organisations access to Google Cloud services while supporting the delivery of digital services across Belgium's public se

BELGIUM 11 JUN

Mobile Vikings revenue rises 20% to EUR 111 mln in 2025

Belgian provider Mobile Vikings saw its revenue increase by 20.4 percent to EUR 111 million in 2025, driven by strong performance in fixed internet and mobile, according to its recently filed annual report published in Belgium's official gazette.  Operating profit fell 2.1 percent to EUR 6.8 million as customer growth pushed up costs, while net profit was down 9.2 percent to EUR 5.6 million due to higher taxes and interest payments. EBITDA rose 4.3 percent to EUR 6.5 million, though the margin dropped 1.8 p

BELGIUM 9 JUN

Belgian regulator launches consultation on Easy Switch rules

Belgian telecoms regulator Bipt is inviting stakeholders to provide input for a mandatory evaluation of the Easy Switch royal decree, which governs the process for switching fixed-line service providers. The consultation runs until 31 July 2026, with Bipt's final evaluation due to be submitted to the minister responsible for telecommunications and published on its website before the end of 2026.

BELGIUM 9 JUN

Belgian regulator consults on Orange Belgium 26 GHz spectrum rights

Belgian regulator Bipt is consulting the market on a proposal to revise Orange Belgium's usage rights in the 26 GHz frequency band. Orange Belgium has requested to surrender part of its spectrum in this band while retaining multi-year rights for its remaining active links. Bipt is partially granting the request.

BELGIUM 8 JUN

Proximus hits 5G milestone with three simultaneous network slices

Proximus said it had deployed three 5G network slices simultaneously at a single location for the first time. This large-scale milestone was achieved on 6 June during the Belgian Red Devils' friendly against Tunisia at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, with tens of thousands of supporters present.

BELGIUM 4 JUN

Telenet reports fixed network disruptions, pledges 40% increase in field engineers

Telenet said it is suffering intermittent disruptions on its fixed network in certain areas. The Belgian operator attributed the problems to a combination of ongoing infrastructure works in public spaces affecting cables, variable weather conditions, and network components currently requiring additional attention.

BELGIUM 3 JUN

Digi Belgium adds 60 GB plan to mobile portfolio

Digi Belgium has expanded its mobile offering with a new plan that includes 60 GB of mobile data for EUR 9 per month. With the launch, the operator has added a fourth mobile plan to its portfolio. The new package includes unlimited calls to Belgian networks and complements Digi's existing subscriptions, which offer 7 GB for EUR 3, 30 GB for EUR 5 and 40 GB for EUR 7 per month.

BELGIUM 2 JUN

Belmoney and DigiPay offer DigiTransfer remittances to Congo and DRC

Pan-African fintech company DigiPay Group and European financial technology company Belmoney have launched DigiTransfer, a mobile application that streamlines remittance from France and Belgium directly to the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It is available on Android and iOS and lets users send funds directly to mobile wallets and bank accounts. The two companies said transfers are completed within minutes through Visa and Mastercard networks, using Belmoney's regulatory licen

BELGIUM 2 JUN

Bpost to exclusively sell Digi telco services at post offices

Belgian postal operator Bpost has signed a five-year agreement with telecom provider Digi Belgium, making Digi's mobile and broadband subscriptions available through its nationwide network of post offices. The telecom services are already offered in 83 larger post offices and will be rolled out gradually to all 655 locations over the coming months. Bpost aims to achieve nationwide coverage by this summer.

BELGIUM 1 JUN

Itsme app launches in Netherlands after iDIN acquisition

Belgian digital ID platform Itsme has launched its services in the Netherlands, marking its first large-scale expansion outside Belgium, according to the company. The rollout follows Itsme's acquisition of Dutch identity provider iDIN in late 2025, strengthening its position in the European digital identity market. 

BELGIUM 29 MEI

Proximus NXT survey finds AI governance lagging adoption

Belgian companies are adopting AI rapidly, but governance and cybersecurity issues are often neglected, according to a report from Proximus NXT based on an Ipsos suvey of over 400 organisations with at least 10 employees each. The research found that 81 percent of the organisations allow employees to use AI tools in their daily work, but only 29 percent have a formal policy on AI. Less than four in ten (37%) have organised training to raise awareness on the related risks and obligations. 

BELGIUM 29 MEI

Belgian Total Communications market 2026-Q1

Telecompaper's latest report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Belgian telecom market for Q1 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.

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