Price per GB
$0.94
Median mid-tier catalogue price.
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Proximus offers the widest and most reliable network.
Belgium has dependable nationwide 4G and a 5G network that is steadily widening across Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent and the main cities. The compact geography keeps coverage consistent, with Proximus holding the broadest reach into the rural Ardennes in the south, where rivals can thin out. Rail coverage is good across the dense intercity network. For city based travel and the main tourist routes, signal is rarely a concern.
Typical local SIM: $15-25. Usually sold at operator stores, electronics chains and supermarkets; airport counters at Brussels Zaventem. A passport is needed to register a Belgian SIM. EU carrier terms is included on most prepaid plans, so one Belgian or EU eSIM covers onward trips into the Netherlands, France, Germany and the wider EU under the carrier terms.
For short trips and multi country itineraries a travel eSIM is the simplest call. For a long stay a local pack wins on cost.
the widest and most reliable network, the strongest choice for the rural south and the Ardennes.
strong city and suburban coverage with growing 5G, very dependable in urban areas.
competitive pricing and good city coverage, the value option.
you want to land connected, avoid the store visit, or you are passing through Belgium as part of a wider EU trip.
you are based in Belgium for a month or more and want the cheapest per gigabyte rate from a local Proximus or Base pack.
No first-hand measurement has been published for Belgium yet. This page will update automatically when a validated field test is added to the shared dataset.
Use this page to compare the current price per GB, network indicator, transparency signal and local-operator reference for Belgium. It also links to a destination calculator and plan page.
It is the median price per GB of mid-tier plans in the live Belgium catalogue. Small 1 GB teasers and 50 GB or larger bulk plans are excluded so the figure reflects a typical traveller choice.
The page shows the current 5G coverage indicator, a transparency score and the main local operator. These are destination-level signals, not a guarantee for every street or device.
The decision section compares the practical trade-offs. A travel eSIM is usually simpler for a short visit; a local SIM can make sense when you need a local number, longer service or local pricing. Check the current conditions before deciding.
Price per GB is the median of mid-tier plans from the live Belgium catalogue. Network and transparency indicators come from the shared Drift dataset and are refreshed monthly.
Field measurements are published only after validation. Open dataset: data-europe.json.
Figures updated September 2026. Dataset license: CC BY 4.0.