Report 12 Dec 2025

Telecom - InBrief Analysis - Belgium

The Belgian telecom market is evolving rapidly with major investments in fiber networks, 5G rollouts, and cybersecurity. The Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications (BIPT) reports strong growth in FTTP coverage and gigabit speeds, while 5G availability exceeds 95% outdoors. Yet adoption lags, creating opportunities for innovation.

Key Highlights:

  • Cybersecurity is top priority as attacks rise; Proximus and Orange Belgium expand services like SASE, MDR, and managed security.
  • Network modernization accelerates with SD-WAN, NFV, and AI-driven automation for predictive maintenance and traffic optimization.
  • Sovereign cloud gains traction under EU regulations; Proximus leads with Google Disconnected Cloud and Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty.
  • Market remains concentrated: Proximus, Telenet, and Orange Belgium dominate fixed and mobile segments.

Belgium’s telecom market is leveraging fiber, 5G, AI, and secure cloud to drive digital transformation across industries.

 

Recommended advisory:  PAC Leadership Session – Telecom Trends