DriftEuropa Reference

Belgium
mobile operators

Which operators power our eSIM plans for Belgium, the local network to lean on, and what a tourist SIM costs on the ground.

The DriftEuropa eSIM plans for Belgium shown on this page use Proximus, BASE (Telenet), Orange Belgium and offer 4G/5G depending on the plan. Check each plan for its exact network, data allowance, validity and price before choosing. Available plans are fully refundable within 30 days as long as the eSIM has not been used on a network at the destination.

Main operatorProximus
BASE (Telenet)
Local SIM$15-25
Operators in our plans3

Proximus offers the widest and most reliable network.

75 MSI95 NQI

Plan share by operator

Share of the eSIM plans we sell for Belgium, by underlying operator.

Proximus: 35% (88 plans) BASE (Telenet): 35% (88 plans) Orange Belgium: 30% (77 plans) 3 OPERATORS
  • Proximus35%
  • BASE (Telenet)35%
  • Orange Belgium30%

Network at a glance

Proximus and BASE (Telenet) is the network most travellers lean on in Belgium. 5G is live on at least one operator we carry, so newer phones can reach top speeds in covered areas. On our Mobile Speed Index it scores 75, placing it among the stronger networks in the region. Median data price has held steady from $0.94 per GB in June 2026 to $0.94 in September 2026.

The operators behind our plans

Each network we carry in Belgium, with who runs it and what generation it reaches.

Proximus#1
Owner
Proximus Group (État belge majoritaire)
Network
5G
5G
5G since April 2020
Plans we carry
88
BASE (Telenet)#3
Owner
Telenet Group (Liberty Global)
Network
5G/4G
5G
5G since October 2022
Plans we carry
88
Orange Belgium#2
Owner
Orange S.A.
Network
5G/4G
5G
5G since April 2021
Plans we carry
77

Common questions

Which operator is best in Belgium?

Proximus and BASE (Telenet) offers the widest reach for most travellers. Proximus offers the widest and most reliable network. Our eSIM plans run on the strongest available network, so you do not have to choose a SIM at the counter.

Does Belgium have 5G?

Yes. At least one operator we carry runs 5G, available mainly in larger cities and along major corridors. Older devices fall back to 4G automatically.

How much is a local SIM in Belgium?

A tourist SIM bought on arrival typically runs $15-25. An eSIM skips the queue and the passport scan, and activates by QR code before you land.

How many operators power Belgium eSIM plans?

We carry plans across 3 operators in Belgium. The donut above shows how our catalogue splits between them.

How we read this

Plan share counts how many of the eSIM plans we sell for Belgium run on each operator. It reflects catalogue depth, not subscriber market share. The top operator is the network we would hand a traveller who can pick only one.