Belgacom launches LTE services in 8 cities

News Wireless Belgium 5 NOV 2012
Belgacom launches LTE services in 8 cities

Belgacom has launched commercial LTE services in eight Belgian cities. The services are available in Hasselt, Antwerp, Ghent, Leuven, Liege, Namur, Mons, Wavre and the Haasrode research park, as part of existing data plans or as an add-on option.

Plans offering LTE access include: Smart 75 (unlimited calls and SMS and 5GB data for EUR 75), the online prepaid offer Generation Connect (2GB mobile internet, 2,000 SMS and up to 80 minutes with a top-up of EUR 20), the Internet On GSM option for smartphone users (from EUR 19.99 for 2GB) and Bizz Mobile+ All-in for business customers (unlimited calls and SMS and 5GB data for EUR 70, excluding VAT).

To use 4G with a laptop or tablet, the Mobile Internet options start at 1GB. Belgacom is offering 4G devices including the Samsung Galaxy SIII 4G (available later this month) for EUR 699, the 4G USB modem for EUR 149 and the Mobile WiFi 4G, a mobile hotspot for EUR 199. These are available online and in its shops.

Categories:

Mobile

Companies:

Proximus,  Samsung,  Belgacom

Countries:

Belgium

Tags:

Data services, Launch, Product specifications & quality, Consumer, Enterprise, 4G - LTE, Pricing

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