Belgian Electric Industry targets 5G base stations

What do we need to move forward with 5G in Belgium?

5G in Belgium: what do we need now to move forward? The EU aims to have all European households covered by a Gigabit network by 2030, with all populated areas having access to 5G. In Belgium, the 4% coverage in 2021 rose sharply in 2022 to 30%, largely due to a late finalisation of the 5G auction (in 2022).

Where is the 5G network in Belgium?

Network Research Belgium (in the 3600 MHz band) (NRB’s 5G user rights were transferred to Proximus in 2024). The 5G network coverage can be viewed here. Overall, the 5G network appears to be better developed in the northern area of Belgium, in particular in Antwerp, Ghent and coastal cities, as well as in the periphery of Brussels.

Why has Belgium slowed down its 5G deployment?

Several regulatory and market challenges might have slowed down its 5G deployment: Delayed 5G Auction: Belgium was among the last countries in Western Europe to allocate 5G spectrum, creating a competitive disadvantage for Brussels in network expansion.

Which B2C network has the best 5G coverage in Belgium?

In terms of B2C territorial coverage, Telenet has the greatest 5G outdoor coverage with 85% of the Belgian territory, followed by Proximus with 75% and Orange Belgium with 63%. Telenet has the broadest B2C 5G indoor coverage with 57% of the territory, followed by Proximus with 43% and Orange with 40%.

Should Brussels accelerate its 5G deployment strategy?

With the EU Digital Decade 2025 targets aiming for uninterrupted 5G coverage across all urban areas and major transport routes, Brussels must accelerate its 5G deployment strategy to avoid lagging behind European leaders. .

Does Belgium have a good 5G QoE performance?

MedUX, a global leader in internet QoE testing and monitoring, unveils its latest findings on 5G performance in the Belgian capital and across Europe. Our Brussels 5G QoE Benchmarking report reveals two very good winners and a strong contender.