The Belgian Presidency looks to support future generations with online safety, lead efforts on safe AI, and support network investments through the Gigabit Infrastructure Act
Consumer strategies to dealing with price increases
Regulators in Belgium and Ireland are urging consumers to use price comparison tools to shop around, highlighting the potential savings available
Opening up the modem market in Belgium
The BIPT considers its decision will boost competition and aligns with rules elsewhere in Europe, although some affected operators have questioned the size of benefits for consumers
Apple’s iPhone 12: Ban over radiation concerns
France’s spectrum agency orders Apple to withdraw the device from the market, prompting fellow regulators in the EU to follow suit
National roaming in Belgium: Dialling up the competition
Spectrum auction rules will facilitate the entry of a new fourth operator, which is intent on disrupting the sector
BIPT clarifies drop cable rules in Belgium
Some network owners consider the regulatory framework is premature given that no access requests have yet been submitted
Belgium: BIPT weighs in on the ‘fair contribution’ debate
The regulator echoes many of the arguments presented by BEREC, Meta and Google – but wants more stakeholder input before drawing a final conclusion
Orange/VOO deal sparks telecoms restructuring in Belgium
A network access commitment secured the EC’s approval in Phase II, but further in-market consolidation now depends on the national competition authority
Consumers urged to shop around amid inflationary pressures
With Belgium already considered expensive relative to its neighbours, some operators are raising prices further given the high rate of inflation
Social tariffs and raising awareness of them
Evidence from countries where such tariffs exist suggests that raising awareness among eligible consumers is a common problem
