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BASE (Belgium) uses 2 GSM bands, 1 UMTS band, 5 LTE bands, and 1 5G NR band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with BASE (Belgium). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: https://www.base.be/

Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates

BASE is the third largest mobile telecommunications operator in Belgium, operating under the brand name BASE. It is a subsidiary of Telenet, which acquired BASE in 2015 for €1.325 billion. BASE competes with Proximus and Orange Belgium in the Belgian market.

History

  • Founding: BASE was founded in 1999 as KPN Orange, a joint venture between KPN Mobile and Orange.
  • Rebranding: The brand name was changed from Orange to Base in 2002.
  • Expansion: Base expanded its operations to include fixed line and broadband services in 2007 after acquiring Tele2 Belgium. The fixed line and broadband ADSL operations were rebranded from Tele2 to Base in 2009.

Network and Coverage

  • Coverage: BASE has an estimated 98% coverage of the country and a 26% market share in mobile communications.
  • Technical Information: The operator operates under the net code 206 20 and uses the 900/1800 MHz GSM, 900/2100 MHz UMTS, and 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE frequencies.
  • Investment: BASE has invested €250 million in its network, adding 1,000 relay sites to improve coverage and quality.

Services

  • Mobile Plans: BASE offers a range of mobile plans with unlimited calls and texts, along with Data Jump and out-of-plan data options. These plans can be tailored to individual needs.
  • Internet and TV: BASE also provides internet and TV services, offering a variety of monthly plans and prepaid cards.

Customer Experience

  • Call Quality: BASE boasts a high call success rate of 99.3% and continuous improvements in call quality.
  • 5G: The operator leverages the greater bandwidth of 5G to ensure more reliable connections and faster data speeds.

Overall, BASE provides a robust and extensive mobile network with a strong focus on coverage and customer satisfaction.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

BASE Belgium uses the frequency band GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) for its mobile communications. This frequency band is a subset of the GSM standard and operates within the 880-915 MHz range for uplink and 925-960 MHz range for downlink. The deployment of this frequency band by BASE Belgium is not specified in the provided information.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

BASE Belgium uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band for its mobile services. This band operates within the 1.8 GHz frequency range, offering reduced signal interference and greater channel availability compared to the more crowded 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands used by GSM. The frequency ranges for GSM 1800 are:

  • Uplink: 1710–1785 MHz
  • Downlink: 1805–1880 MHz

GSM 1800 was introduced in 1991 as an extension of the GSM standard and is primarily used in Europe. It provides services such as voice communication, text messaging (SMS), and basic data communications, similar to GSM.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

BASE Belgium uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band for its 3G services. The deployment of this frequency band by BASE Belgium is not specified in the available information.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

BASE Belgium uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +) for its LTE network. This band is utilized for both mobile and FWA LTE services, supporting both FDD and TDD configurations. The deployment of this band has significantly contributed to the operator's extensive coverage and data capacity, particularly in dense urban areas.
B1 (2100 MHz) LTE

BASE Belgium uses the frequency band LTE B1 (2100 MHz). The deployment date is not specified.
B7 (2600 MHz) LTE

BASE Belgium uses LTE frequency band B7 (2600 MHz). The deployment of this band was in June 2018.
B8 (900 MHz) LTE

BASE Belgium uses the LTE frequency band B8 (900 MHz) for its cellular network. This band is known for its ability to penetrate buildings and travel farther, providing better coverage in urban and rural areas. The deployment of this band is part of BASE Belgium's strategy to ensure comprehensive network coverage and high-speed data services across the country.
B20 (800 MHz DD) LTE

BASE Belgium uses LTE B20 (800 MHz DD) for its LTE network deployments. This frequency band is known for its wide area coverage and deep penetration, making it suitable for regional and rural environments, as well as in-building coverage. It is also popular for IoT applications like eMTC (LTE Cat M1) and NB-IoT (LTE Cat NB1) due to its wide coverage characteristics. The 800 MHz band does not easily support Massive MIMO and beamforming technologies due to its large wavelength. It can be used as a single band or as part of a multi-band network, and it supports carrier aggregation with other bands to enhance bandwidth and performance.

5G NR

Name Interface Description
N1 (2100 MHz) 5G NR

BASE Belgium uses the 5G NR frequency band n1 (2100 MHz). This band covers the range from 1920 to 2170 MHz. The deployment of this frequency band is not specified in the provided information.

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