Belgium’s Active Mobile Network Operators

1. Proximus

• Ownership: Proximus Group (formerly Belgacom), partially owned by the Belgian state (53.3%) and institutional investors.
• Key Technologies: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G.
• Active Frequency Bands:
  • 2G: 900 MHz, 1800 MHz
  • 3G: 2100 MHz
  • 4G: 800 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2600 MHz
  • 5G: 700 MHz, 2100 MHz, 3600 MHz
• Subscriber Numbers: ~5.5 million (including mobile and fixed-line customers).
• Market Share: ~40% (largest MNO in Belgium).
• Primary APN: internet.proximus.be
• Customer Support:
  • Phone: +32 475 15 60 30
  • Website: www.proximus.be

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2. Orange Belgium

• Ownership: Orange S.A. (France), a global telecommunications company.
• Key Technologies: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G.
• Active Frequency Bands:
  • 2G: 900 MHz, 1800 MHz
  • 3G: 2100 MHz
  • 4G: 800 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2600 MHz
  • 5G: 700 MHz, 2100 MHz, 3600 MHz
• Subscriber Numbers: ~3.2 million.
• Market Share: ~25%.
• Primary APN: internet.be
• Customer Support:
  • Phone: +32 800 10 310
  • Website: www.orange.be

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3. Telenet/Base

• Ownership: Telenet Group (Liberty Global), a subsidiary of Liberty Global.
• Key Technologies: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G.
• Active Frequency Bands:
  • 2G: 900 MHz, 1800 MHz
  • 3G: 2100 MHz
  • 4G: 800 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2600 MHz
  • 5G: 700 MHz, 2100 MHz, 3600 MHz
• Subscriber Numbers: ~3 million.
• Market Share: ~20%.
• Primary APN: gprs.base.be
• Customer Support:
  • Phone: +32 15 66 66 66
  • Website: www.telenet.be

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Key Notes:

• 5G Rollout: All three MNOs have launched 5G services, with Proximus leading in coverage and deployment.
• Market Dynamics: Proximus remains the market leader, followed by Orange Belgium and Telenet/Base.
• Frequency Bands: The MNOs share similar frequency bands due to regulatory allocations by the Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications (BIPT).

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, consult the official websites of the operators or the BIPT.