Is Belgium a 5G base station

4 FAQs about Is Belgium a 5G base station

Does Belgium have a 5G network?

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. This is partially due to higher population density in these areas.

How fast is 5G in Belgium?

5G in Belgium uses higher frequencies (30-300 GHz) than 4G, offering theoretical speeds of up to 20 Gbit/s compared with 1 Gbit/s for 4G+. This technology also has reduced latency (1 ms compared with 10 ms for 4G) and a much greater capacity for connecting devices. What are the actual 5G speeds offered by Belgian operators?

When were 5G regulations adopted in Belgium?

5G regulations were finally adopted on 28 November 2021. The national regulatory authority (the Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications or BIPT) then adopted a series of individual decisions on 23 August 2022 and 16 November 2022 granting 5G user rights to the following operators:

What is the European 5G Observatory?

The European 5G Observatory tracks progress in 5G infrastructure deployment across the EU and other regions worldwide according to base stations deployment, edge nodes and infrastructure sharing agreements. Source: IDATE estimates and regulators' data. Reporting period: at December 2024. Source: IDATE estimates and regulators' data.