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.

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).

Will 5G be available in Brussels by 2025?

The EU aims for uninterrupted 5G coverage in all urban areas by 2025, but Brussels is far from meeting this target. The report highlights that high-quality 5G, defined by mid-band spectrum deployment, is significantly behind schedule, with Stand-Alone (SA) 5G deployments lagging even further.

Does Orange Belgium have a 5G network in Antwerp?

A year after announcing the creation of its Industry 4.0 Campus in the Port of Antwerp, Orange Belgium and its industrial partners have revealed the results achieved by the 5G network in the Port. The 5G network rolled out by Orange Belgium is the first large scale standalone network in the country.

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. .