EC approves Orange acquisition, compliant with competitor commitments
The European Commission (EC) authorised Orange's proposed acquisition of VOO and Brutélé, under the EU Merger Regulation. Orange's approval is based on complete compliance with a commitments package.
Orange is a retail mobile and fixed telecommunications service supplier in Belgium, with its o... Read more
Telenet fined after storm damages datacenter
Telecom regulator BIPT imposed a €190,000 fine on one of Belgium's major operators. Telenet improperly handled storm damages to a critical datacenter. Furthermore, site security was found to be lacking.
According to the regulator, Telenet did not act with due diligence when securing a critica... Read more
Belgium auctions two 5G bands for €1.2 billion
Belgium's first 5G auction is complete. Five operators collectively paid €1.2 billion for the right to provide 5G. Citymesh is a new contender. The organization will compete with Proximus, Orange and Telenet, three established operators.
5G operators need permission. There's not a single place... Read more
Orange Belgium activates 5G in Antwerp, rest of Belgium to follow
Orange Belgium activated 5G in Antwerp. Orange customers with a compatible subscription and device have 5G access starting today. 5G will "shortly" be deployed in Ghent, Bruges, Leuven and several coastal cities.
Orange Belgium is operating on a temporary license. Belgium's 5G frequencies have y... Read more