BASE is a telecommunications company that operates within Belgium. It was established in 1999 as a subsidiary of KPN, a Dutch telecommunications and IT service provider. BASE is the third largest of Belgium's three mobile telecommunications operators, offering services to both individual and business customers. In 2015, BASE was acquired by Telenet, a leading provider of media and telecommunication services in Belgium, which is in turn a subsidiary of Liberty Global, an international television and broadband company.
Alias
Telenet Group BVBA/SPRL
Country
Belgium
Type
Mobile Network Operator
Ownership
Liberty Global
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BASE 3G Network

The company provides 3G services over B1 (2100 MHz), and B8 (900 MHz). 3G services were upgraded to HSPA+ in 2012, and DC-HSPA+ in April 2013.

Network Frequency Band Status
B1 (2100 MHz)
Active
B8 (900 MHz)
Active
Date Event Subtype
Launch of 3G Network
Launch

BASE 4G Network

In 2011 the Belgian telecommunications regulator approved the use of both 1800 MHz and 2600 MHz for LTE services, with Base deploying B3 and B7 LTE networks on the respective frequency allotments in November 2013. In late 2013 the 800 MHz spectrum auction concluded with Base securing a 10 MHz block over which it deployed B20 (800 MHz) LTE. Base began trialling LTE-A carrier aggregation of B3, B7, and B20 bands in March 2014, and now advertises the service as 4G+ offering peak data rates up to 250 Mbps.

4G Frequency Bands
Network Frequency Band Max. Channel Bandwidth Status
B3 (1800 MHz)
20
Active
B7 (2600 MHz)
15
Active
B20 (800 MHz)
10
Active
Date Event Subtype
Launch of 4G Network
Launch

BASE 5G Network

Base formed a strategic partnership with ZTE, launching a 5G innovation centre in October 2017. Due to controversial delays faced by the national 5G spectrum auction, the company was unable to launch its 5G network until April 2022. The company is understood to be using spectrum awarded in the March 2022 auction, comprising 700, 900, and 3500 MHz blocks.

Network Frequency Band Max. Channel Bandwidth Status
n8 (900 MHz)
10
Active
n28 (700 MHz)
5
Active
n78 (3500 MHz)
100
Active
Date Event Subtype
Launch of 5G Network
Launch