Belgium
Mobile networks and carriers in Belgium use 2 GSM bands, 2 UMTS bands, 5 LTE bands, and 3 5G NR bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work in Belgium. See the tables below for details.
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Check device compatibilityBelgium's mobile network is an evolving arena with key players vying for dominance. The three major networks are Proximus, Orange, and Telenet/Base. Proximus excels in download and upload speeds, with average download speeds of 49.1 Mbps and upload speeds of 13 Mbps, respectively. Telenet/Base follows closely, with download speeds of 42 Mbps and upload speeds of 11.5 Mbps. Orange leads in 5G download speeds with 240 Mbps, but lags behind in 5G coverage.
Historically, Belgium's mobile network development began with the nationalization of private telephone systems in 1883. Over the years, the country has seen significant advancements, including the introduction of mobile networks. Today, the telecom sector is crucial to the Belgian economy and society, with 80% of households having broadband internet connections and 54% having mobile internet connections.
The entry of new players like Digi, which will initially rely on Proximus's network, is expected to introduce competition and potentially lower telecom prices. The Belgian media environment is also diverse, with different regions having their own distinct media markets due to linguistic and political differences.
Carriers
| Name | # of frequency bands in use |
|---|---|
| BASE | 9 |
| Mobistar | 6 |
| Orange | 10 |
| Proximus | 11 |
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Frequencies in use
GSM
| Name | Interface |
|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM |
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM |
UMTS
| Name | Interface |
|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS |
| B8 (900 MHz GSM) | UMTS |
LTE
| Name | Interface |
|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | LTE |
| B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE |
| B7 (2600 MHz) | LTE |
| B8 (900 MHz) | LTE |
| B20 (800 MHz DD) | LTE |
5G NR
| Name | Interface |
|---|---|
| N1 (2100 MHz) | 5G NR |
| N28 (700 MHz) | 5G NR |
| N78 (3500 MHz) | 5G NR |
