Orange Belgium launches internet satellite service

Orange Belgium extends its range of high broadband connectivity solutions. The new ‘Orange Satellite’ offer, launched in collaboration with Nordnet, enables customers in Belgium to benefit from high broadband internet, even in the remotest locations, for EUR 49 per month. This latest connectivity offering supports Orange’s ‘Lead the Future’ strategy and underscores the corporate brand signature ‘Orange Is Here’.

Orange broadband everywhere in Belgium

Orange Belgium, the nationwide gigabit network provider, is expanding its range of connectivity offerings and now includes satellite in its technology mix. Orange Satellite is aimed at customers (retail, SoHo and selected B2B) who are not eligible for HFC (Hybrid Fiber Coaxial) or fiber connections. The solution is marketed through Orange Belgium's distribution channels and operated by Nordnet, an Orange subsidiary company that has been specializing in satellite internet for 15 years.

For EUR 49 per month, users can enjoy broadband speeds of up to 200 Mbps downstream and 10 Mbps upstream, with unlimited data usage. The satellite kit, consisting of a parabolic antenna, mast, cables, satellite modem and a Wi-Fi 6 enabled NordnetBox, is available for EUR 399. Customers can choose to install the kit themselves with a detailed step-by-step user guide or with the help of a local professional recommended by Nordnet and Orange Belgium.

 

A more durable technology based on the expertise of the French and European space industry

Orange Satellite is based on the Eutelsat Konnect VHTS (Very High Throughput Satellite) satellite, designed by Thalès Alenia Space in Cannes and launched by Ariane 5 in September 2022. Weighing 6.5 tons and measuring 9 meters in height, Eutelsat Konnect VHTS is the largest European satellite ever designed. With its GEO (Geostationary Earth Orbit) technology, it alone can cover up to 60 countries in Europe, North-Africa and the Middle-East, making for a limited carbon footprint compared to LEO (Low Earth Orbit) or MEO (Medium Earth Orbit) alternatives. The satellite's environmental footprint is further reduced thanks to its 100% electric propulsion, which is less polluting than previous propulsion systems using chemicals.

 

Philippe Toussaint, Chief Technology Officer at Orange Belgium: "At Orange, we believe technology has the power to overcome the toughest challenges. By leveraging advanced geostationary satellite technology, we’re breaking the boundaries of traditional connectivity and bringing high-speed internet to even the most remote locations in Belgium. This launch is the ultimate proofpoint of our ‘Orange Is Here’ commitment and a bold step forward in our ‘Lead the Future’ strategy—proving that no one should be left behind in the digital revolution."

 

Christophe Dujardin, Chief Consumer Officer at Orange Belgium: "With Orange Satellite, we’re making high-speed connectivity a reality for everyone, no matter where they live. This isn’t just about technology; it’s about inclusion, opportunity, and delivering on our promise that ‘Orange Is Here.’ By introducing this innovative solution, we’re not just meeting our customer experience excellence—we’re exceeding it, leading the way toward a more connected future for all."

 

Jean-François Braems, CEO of Nordnet: “We thank Orange Belgium for its trust and are delighted to be able to leverage our 15 years of experience in the field of Satellite Internet access to serve new customers through a sovereign network, now available everywhere and immediately in Belgium.”

 

For more details, visit:

https://www.orange.be/fr/orange-satellite

https://www.orange.be/nl/orange-satellite

Sven Adams

Senior Press Relations Officer, Orange Belgium

 

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About Orange Belgium

 

Orange Belgium is one of the major telecommunication operators on the Belgian market, with revenues of 1,749 million euros in 2023 and over 3 million customers on 31 December 2023, and in Luxembourg, via its subsidiary Orange Communications Luxembourg. Thanks to its own fixed and mobile networks, Orange Belgium offers both residential and business customers fixed and mobile connectivity services and convergent offerings (internet, telephony, television, including original TV content: Be tv, VOOsport, etc.). As a responsible operator, Orange Belgium invests to reduce its ecological footprint and promote sustainable and inclusive digital practices. Orange Belgium is also a wholesale operator, offering its partners access to its infrastructure as well as a broad portfolio of connectivity and mobility services, including offerings based on Big Data and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Orange Belgium is a subsidiary of the Orange Group, present in 26 countries with a total customer base of 298 million customers worldwide on 31 December 2023. The Group is also a leading provider of global IT and telecommunication services to multinational companies under the brand Orange Business.

Orange Belgium is listed on the Brussels Stock Exchange (OBEL).

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