Who we are?
KPN Group Belgium nv/sa is a 100% subsidiary of the Netherlands' Koninklijke KPN, one of the most important telecom operators on the European market. Until 1 June 2009, KPN Group Belgium was called BASE nv/sa. The new legal denomination ‘KPN Group Belgium nv/sa’ enables us to reflect the company’s multi-brand strategy developed by BASE nv/sa the last years. All brands of BASE nv/sa were integrated into one organisation. The name change allows us to further grow as a communications company aiming to be considered in the near future as the multi-brand factory in the Belgium communication landscape and helps us to support our partners even better in the future.
At the end of 2009, KPN Group Belgium had 721 employees (BASE and ALLO telecom) and a market share in number of mobile customers of ca. 25%. In 2009, KPN Group Belgium had a turnover of 802 million euro. The company’s headquarters are situated in Brussels. KPN Group Belgium positions itself as an innovator in mobile and Internet products and services via a segmented, multibranded approach. KPN Group Belgium commercializes the brands BASE, Ay Yildiz, Simyo, ZONIQ and BASE business.
KPN Group Belgium keeps on investing in the optimization of its network. Through the implementation of modern extended GSM technology both indoor and outdoor coverage was improved. Today nearly 100% of the Belgian population has coverage with the KPN Group Belgium network. KPN Group Belgium is also implementing EDGE and UMTS. After reaching the regulatory target of 50% coverage in 2007, KPN Group Belgium’s focus has shifted to the launch of HSPA. On 14 January 2010, KPN Group Belgium has completed the first deployment phase of 3G UMTS/HSPA. At least 50% of the population is now covered by UMTS, and HSPA is available in six major cities: Antwerp, Ghent, Charleroi, Liège, Namur and Brussels. A further roll-out is planned during 2010 and 2011.
KPN Group Belgium distributes its products and services via 57 BASE shops (BASE, SudPresse mobile, Allo RTL, ...) , 800 dealers, Internet (www.simyo.be), and in ALLO telecom shops (BASE). ALLO telecom has 63 points of sales with a high presence in the South of the country which will develop the business of KPN Group Belgium in Wallonia. ALLO telecom remains a separate entity and continues to act under its own brand.
Facts and Figures
3.5 million is the number of customers now using the KPN Group Belgium’s network (1). It is the total number of customers on all the brands such as JIM Mobile, Ay Yildiz, BASE,...
More >Corporate Social Responsibility
KPN Group Belgium’s view on Corporate Social Responsibility is that we are, as a company, actively concerned with the welfare of society at large. It is our desire to have a positive impact on the people and communities in which we operate.
More >Financial info
KPN Group Belgium is a 100% subsidiary of the overall KPN Royal Group. Since KPN is quoted on the stock exchange, the financial reporting for the subsidiaries is carried out entirely by the parent company.
More >FAQ
Where is KPN's head office?
At The Hague, in the Netherlands.
Where is KPN Group Belgium's head office?
In Brussels.
Contact us
KPN Group Belgium nv/sa
Neerveldstraat 105 rue Neerveld
Brussel 1200 Bruxelles
