Orange Belgium’s 5G network is used to ensure that Helicus’ drones are supported by an extremely reliable connection with the ground control, when shipping medical supplies or human samples.

Orange Belgium strongly believes in a relevant use of technology, for the benefit of all, and, since mobility issues represent a major challenge for emergency services, the operator is proud to announce that it has partnered with HAI-SCS on the transportation of medical supplies.

Less than one year after announcing the creation of its Industry 4.0 Campus in the Port of Antwerp area, Orange Belgium and its industrial partners unveiled for the first time the concrete results they achieved by co-innovating on Orange Belgium’s unique 5G network. Those real-life applications, tailor-made for businesses, demonstrate the power of Orange Belgium’s 5G network, and the range of possibilities it allows for the Belgian economy.

Orange Belgium has selected Nokia to progressively renew its existing 2G/3G/4G mobile radio network and for the roll-out of 5G.

Nokia has been selected following a thorough competitive process, based on technological, operational and financial criteria.

In Belgium, more than 2 million mobile phones are not being used because they are outdated, not operational or simply forgotten in a drawer . As part of its commitment to the environment, Orange Belgium is raising awareness to the general public by offering a simple solution: bringing the mobile phone back to an Orange shop gives it a second life and helps making the planet a little greener. Orange Belgium will therefore boost its BuyBack program, promote sustainable smartphones and soon start selling refurbished smartphones in its commercial network.

Orange Belgium is strongly committed to operating as a responsible and sustainable telecom operator, multiplying efforts to reduce its energy consumption and environmental impact. It is therefore proud to announce it now supports the Agoria Solar Team, a squad of engineering students competing with other teams around the globe to build the most innovative and efficient solar car and showcase the potential of renewable energy. Orange Belgium has pledged financial and connectivity support for 2 years.

Rigo Gielen is appointed Managing Director of BKM, a nationwide ICT integrator with a solid track record in the SME and corporate markets in Belgium. The acquisition of BKM by Orange Belgium was completed in late July 2019. Thanks to BKM’s Unified Communications & Collaboration and ICT solutions, the acquisition strengthened Orange Belgium’s B2B offering in response to B2B customers’ increasing demand for a single connectivity and ICT provider.

Orange Belgium introduces the Half ID SIM cards : these new SIM cards are half the size of regular SIM cards and will allow Orange Belgium to reduce its plastic consumption by more than 2 tons a year.

Orange Belgium introduceert Half ID SIM-kaarten : deze nieuwe simkaarten zijn maar half zo groot als de gewone simkaarten en stellen Orange Belgium in staat om jaarlijks 2 ton minder plastic te verbruiken.

Orange Belgium lance les cartes SIM Half ID : ces nouvelles cartes SIM sont deux fois plus petites que les cartes SIM ordinaires et permettront à Orange Belgium de réduire sa consommation de plastique de plus de 2 tonnes par an.

Conscient du rôle qu’il peut jouer, et en accord avec son positionnement d’opérateur responsable, Orange Belgium a offert son aide dans la lutte contre la pandémie de Covid19 et entend soutenir la relance de l’économie. La société a donc saisi l’opportunité récemment offerte par le gouvernement fédéral et décidé d’offrir à ses collaborateurs un chèque Consommation de 300 euros par personne, pour un montant total de 500.000 euros.