• Study on the characteristics and prices of audiovisual media in Belgium and a comparison with offers in France and the Netherlands

    Publications › Study -
    Study on the supply of audiovisual media services in Belgium, France and the Netherlands
  • FAQ

    This information is described in the radio amateur frequency plan table which is based on a decision of the BIPT.

  • Results of the benchmarking of mobile service rates in Belgium [Tariffs applied in Q2 2025]

    Publications › Communication -
    To help consumers gain a better understanding in a dynamic market where offers change rapidly, the BIPT carries out a national price comparison every year.
  • Annual report 2024

    Publications › Annual report -
    In its annual report, the BIPT gives an overview of the past year.
  • DSA Annual Report 2024

    Publications › Annual report -
    As the Belgian Digital Services Coordinator, the BIPT has published the very first annual activity report on the implementation by Belgium of the Digital Services Act (DSA), which entered into force on 17 February 2024.
  • Communication of 14 April 2025 on the minimum technical specifications for indoor antenna systems

    Publications › Communication -
    The coverage obligations imposed on the mobile operators only relate to outdoor coverage. Until now, coverage obligations have never been imposed indoors. This will not change in the future.
  • Judgement of the Court of Cassation of 6 March 2025

    Publications › Dispute -
    Dismissal of the appeal lodged by the non-profit organisation GRAPPE et al. against the judgment of the Brussels Court of Appeal of 14 April 2021
  • FAQ

    You must send us your station authorisation back so that we can deactivate it and so that your vessel can be deleted from international databases.

    Please send it to:

    BIPT
    Maritime Department
    Boulevard du Roi Albert II 32 box 10 
    1000 Brussels

  • FAQ

    It will take a few more years before 5G is fully deployed, both at network and service levels. On the one hand, the traditional mobile operators (Proximus, Orange, Telenet) are still in the process of further developing 5G and the transition towards 5G SA, while the fourth operator DIGI is setting up its own radio access network.

    6G is the logical successor to 5G, but is not expected before 2030. In general, 6G will be even more performant in terms of speeds, latency, terminal densities and security. In terms of available frequency, frequencies in the 470-692 MHz band, the upper part of the 6 GHz band, and frequencies above 40 GHz are considered at international level.

    The measures needed to enable direct 5G communication between ordinary terminal devices and/or smartphones and satellite networks are currently being explored.  This will be interesting in areas where there is no terrestrial 5G coverage.

  • FAQ

    Yes, a licence for a private 5G network is possible.

    A private 5G network is a dedicated local area network that provides wireless connectivity tailored to the needs of a specific organization or company. It offers the greatest possible speed and reliability, along with increased security. These benefits make private 5G a good choice for companies that need robust, secure communications. It is ideal for applications that require high reliability and low latency, such as industrial automation.

    The legislator has provided a specific regulatory framework for private local 5G networks. These networks typically cover an industrial site. To that effect, the BIPT can allocate spectrum in the 3800-4200 MHz band. This spectrum is primarily intended for companies. It is not intended to achieve regional coverage, supplying an entire municipality.

    The private 5G networks can be connected to the public network. Numbers can be requested from the BIPT in advance to that effect.

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