• FAQ

    In December 2020, Proximus activated 5G in the spectrum for which temporary user rights had been obtained at a number of sites.

    In addition, for its 5G Light product, launched in April 2020, Proximus uses the frequency bands that had already been assigned to it in the past based on its 3G licence, i.e. the 2100 MHz band. In accordance with the principle of technological neutrality (imposed by the European Directives), the operators having obtained user rights in a given frequency band are free to choose which technology they use. In that regard, Proximus’s démarche was completely legal. The accompanying tariff plan was baptised Mobilus 5G Unlimited and was offered at 49.99 EUR/month. It allows a download speed that is up to 30% higher than with 4G.
    Proximus has to continue to comply with the current radiation standards for its 5G Light product as well.

    Telenet will be gradually launching its mobile 5G network as of December 2021.

    The first 5G zones are located around Leuven, Antwerp and the coast. Customers with a 5G smartphone and a ONE, ONEup, KLIK and KING or KONG Business subscription will be the first to experience the benefits of this new technology. The other mobile products of Telenet, Telenet Business and BASE will follow in the spring of 2022. The 5G network will then be developed in the following years.

    Currently 5G test licences are also deployed for 5G testing.

    All you need to know about 5G

  • Opinion of 21 December 2021 regarding the bills reviewing the Constitution with a view to adding the right to an open and/or neutral and/or adequate Internet to Article 23, subsection three, of the Constitution

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    In this opinion, provided at the request of the Chairwoman of the commissie voor Grondwet en Institutionele vernieuwing van de Kamer van volksvertegenwoordigers (committee in charge of the constitution and institutional renewal of the Chamber of Representatives), the BIPT states that it sees no reason to embed a right to (access to) open and adequate Internet in the Constitution.
  • Qualitative study of the BIPT of 23 December 2021 regarding the mobile and fixed broadband networks in Belgium

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    Qualitative study of the BIPT of 23 December 2021 regarding the mobile and fixed broadband networks in Belgium
  • Inquiry about the users’ perception of the Belgian electronic communications market (2021)

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    Inquiry about the users’ perception of the Belgian electronic communications market (2021)
  • FAQ

    There are several examination levels, from beginner to advanced.

    • For beginners: 

    Examination C (basic operator certificate) consists of 30 multiple choice questions on the subject matters covered by the manual. 
    A correct answer scores 1 point; a wrong answer or a lack of answer scores 0 point. To pass the exam one has to score 80%. 
    No exemptions are granted on the subject matters.
    To take this exam, you must hold a certificate confirming that you passed a practical test organised by a radio amateur association recognised by the IBPT.

    • For novices: 

    Examination B (novice operator certificate) consists of 38 multiple choice questions on the subject matters covered by the manual (20 questions on the technical aspects, 10 questions on the legislation and 8 questions on the procedures).
    A correct answer scores 1 point; a wrong or a lack of answer scores 0 point. To pass the exam one has to score at least 50% for each component. 
    No exemptions are granted on subject matters.

    • For experts: 

    Examination A (HAREC operator certificate) consists of 48 multiple choice questions on the subject matters covered by the manual (30 questions on the technical aspects, 10 questions on the legislation and 8 questions on the procedures).
    A correct answer scores 1 point; a wrong or a lack of answer scores 0 point. To pass the exam one has to score at least 50% for each component. 
    No exemptions are granted on subject matters.

  • Opinion of 17 August 2021 on the bill No.1983 with a view to tackling dormant contracts

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    Opinion on the bill with a view to tackling dormant contracts by requiring operators to automatically convert old contracts into more advantageous tariff plans
  • FAQ

    Send an e-mail to examen@ibpt.be with your last name, first name, postal details (address), your phone number and a copy of both sides of your ID card.

    If you wish to take a level C exam, please enclose the certificate of achievement of a practical test organised by a recognised association.

    Our department will contact you to propose examination dates.

    Please note that you must be at least 12 years old to take an exam.

  • FAQ

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

  • FAQ

    These changes only concern sales by professionals  to private individuals (B2C).

    Example: an online purchase by a Belgian consumer on a Chinese platform. 

    • The purchaser must pay the VAT on all goods imported in the EU from third countries.
    • For goods up to €150 bought online from outside the EU, the purchaser shall pay the VAT during the purchase if the seller is registered in the new import one-stop shop (IOSS).
    • If the seller is not registered in the IOSS or if the purchase amount exceeds €150, the purchaser will in principle pay the VAT to the courier during the delivery.

    To avoid any surprises, please check carefully from whom you are purchasing, especially if the VAT and the import duty are included in the selling price. Check your order and your invoice!

    All you need to know about the new VAT e-commerce rules (Information for consumers in the EU).

    More info avaliable on the website of the Federal  Public Service FINANCE:

  • Judgement of the Brussels Court of Appeal of 14 April 2021 rejecting as inadmissible due to no legal interest in bringing proceedings the appeals lodged by the non-profit organisation GRAPPE et al

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    Judgement of the Brussels Court of Appeal of 14 April 2021 rejecting as inadmissible due to no legal interest in bringing proceedings the appeals lodged by the non-profit organisation GRAPPE et al. against the BIPT Decision of 14 July 2020 on the granting of temporary user rights in the 3600-3800 MHz frequency band to five mobile operators.
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