Orange - Belgium
Orange (Belgium) uses 2 GSM bands, 2 UMTS bands, 4 LTE bands, and 2 5G NR bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Orange (Belgium). See the tables below for details.
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Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates
Orange Belgium offers a premium quality mobile network that includes 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies. The company continually invests in improving its network coverage and capacity to meet the increasing demands of mobile data services. Here are some key points about Orange Belgium's mobile network:
- Coverage and Capacity: Orange Belgium has significantly improved its 4G outdoor network coverage, reaching 99.8% by the end of 2020, with indoor coverage at 95.45%. The 4G+ coverage has also increased to 73.2%.
- 5G Technology: Orange Belgium is actively involved in 5G technology, which offers faster data speeds, lower latency, and the ability to connect a large number of devices simultaneously. The company is experimenting with 5G in the Port of Antwerp to improve logistics and efficiency.
- Health Concerns: Despite public concerns, no medical studies have shown a negative impact on health from 5G technology. Orange Belgium complies with strict emission norms and regulations, which are among the most restrictive in the world.
- Customer Experience: The company focuses on delivering the best possible customer experience through its investments in network quality and capacity. This includes enhancing the ability to share and livestream high-speed internet.
- Partnerships: Orange Belgium partners with Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) and other players to increase its mobile telephony market share.
- Technical Capabilities: The network supports various advanced services, including Big Data and the Internet of Things (IoT), and offers a range of connectivity and mobility services.
Overall, Orange Belgium's mobile network is designed to provide high-quality, reliable, and advanced connectivity services to both residential and business customers.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | Orange Belgium uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. The deployment of this frequency band is not specified in the provided information. |
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM | Orange Belgium uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band for its mobile services. This frequency band is commonly referred to as "Digital Cellular System" (DCS) and is used in many parts of the world, including Europe and Africa. It operates on the uplink frequency range of 1800.2 – 1880 MHz and the downlink frequency range of 1805 – 1880 MHz. |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | Orange Belgium uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. |
| B8 (900 MHz GSM) | UMTS | Orange Belgium uses the UMTS band 8 (900 MHz GSM) for its operations. This band is used for both uplink and downlink frequencies, with the uplink ranging from 880 to 915 MHz and the downlink ranging from 925 to 960 MHz. |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | LTE | Orange Belgium uses the LTE frequency band B1 (2100 MHz). This band is commonly known as the IMT band and is used for high-speed data transmission. The deployment of this band by Orange Belgium is not specified in the provided information. |
| B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE | Orange Belgium uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +) for its LTE deployments. This band is one of the most widely used frequency bands globally, particularly popular in Europe, APAC, MEA, and selected countries in South America. It supports both FDD and TDD configurations, offering a balance between network coverage and data capacity, making it suitable for dense urban areas. The deployment of this band has significantly improved the network's performance and capacity, enhancing the overall mobile broadband experience for customers. |
| B7 (2600 MHz) | LTE | Orange Belgium uses LTE frequency band B7 (2600 MHz). The deployment of this band was initiated in June 2018. |
| B20 (800 MHz DD) | LTE | Orange Belgium uses the LTE B20 (800 MHz DD) frequency band for its LTE network deployments. This band is particularly known for its wide area coverage and deep penetration, making it suitable for regional and rural environments, as well as in-building coverage. It supports carrier aggregation with other bands to enhance bandwidth and performance. The deployment of this band has considerably improved customers' indoor network coverage quality. |
5G NR
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| N28 (700 MHz) | 5G NR | Orange Belgium uses the 5G NR N28 (700 MHz) frequency band for its 5G network. This band is used for both uplink and downlink transmissions, with the uplink ranging from 703 to 733 MHz and the downlink ranging from 758 to 788 MHz. The deployment of this frequency band is part of Orange Belgium's broader 5G network rollout, which includes the use of multiple frequency bands to provide high-speed and low-latency services. |
| N78 (3500 MHz) | 5G NR | Orange Belgium uses the 5G NR frequency band N78, which operates in the 3500 MHz range. This band is used for 5G services. The deployment of this band is part of Orange Belgium's broader 5G network expansion. |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) added to Orange Belgium.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) added to Orange Belgium.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) added to Orange Belgium.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency UMTS B8 (900 MHz GSM) added to Orange Belgium.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B1 (2100 MHz) added to Orange Belgium.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B3 (1800 MHz +) added to Orange Belgium.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B7 (2600 MHz) added to Orange Belgium.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B20 (800 MHz DD) added to Orange Belgium.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency 5G NR N28 (700 MHz) added to Orange Belgium.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency 5G NR N78 (3500 MHz) added to Orange Belgium.
