Build the best
for Belgium
Being connected is integral to our daily lives. At home, at work
and on the go.
As society becomes
increasingly digitized, data
traffic will continue to grow. To anticipate the evolving needs
of all Belgian users, our ambition is to build the best open
gigabit network for Belgium by rolling out fiber and 5G at an
accelerated pace and by opening our networks to our
wholesale partners.
We are working to provide flawless connectivity,
available for
all. Consumers,
businesses of
all sizes, public
services and cities. Wherever they
are
.
We are committed to
bringing the benefits
networks to as many
Belgians as possible.
This improved connectivity opens up new opportunities in
many sectors, such as healthcare, manufacturing, autonomous
transport, logistics and agriculture. Our gigabit network will be
a catalyst for the local economy, for innovation, and it will
boost sustainable economic growth. The network will allow
technological evolution
and the creation
of new digital
consumer applications, such as connected homes, working
from home, e-education
and next-generation video and cloud-
based gaming.
In 2021, we made significant progress in the deployment of
our fixed and
mobile gigabit networks,
reaching 813,000
homes or businesses connectable to fiber at the end of the year
and offering 5G in 70 cities and municipalities in Belgium.
What’s more, our gigabit network is a fully open- access
platform on which
all other
service providers are welcome
to
offer their own specific services to their end-customers.
As the leading telecom operator in Belgium, we have a
responsibility to develop and enhance the digital
infrastructure in Belgium. We firmly believe that our efforts
have an
intrinsic value
for society,
contributing to building an
inclusive and sustainable world. We are committed to
bringing the benefits of our next- generation networks to as
many Belgians as possible and to making our networks as
environmentally friendly as we possibly can.
Material topic addressed
in this strategic
pillar:
•
Support
digital
infrastructure
for Belgian
society
Proximus Group I
Integrated annual report
2021
I
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