A recent survey made by the "Test Achats" shows mobile Internet in Belgium would offer limited coverage and prohibitive tariffs against its European neighbors.

To surf on your laptop anywhere, even without a fixed Internet connection or hotspot, your computer must be equipped with an integrated 3G modem, or you need to buy a modem as a USB key with a SIM card . Most operators offer annual contracts, but you can also opt for a recharge. The transfer rate and monthly quota depends on the provider and the plan chosen.

Today coverage in major cities is good but is limited in the countryside.

In Belgium, only 2.7% of the Belgian mobile Internet use, while the European average is 7.2%.

Our market is suffering from a severe lack of competition. The consumer has little choice between Mobistar and Proximus and Telenet (which uses the Mobistar network, but the prices are higher) and Mobile Vikings (which uses the network of Base).

What to choose?

At Mobile Vikings, you pay € 12 for 2GB per recharge. The USB modem is purchased separately. The provider uses the network Base, slower than Mobistar and Proximus. Mobistar is more expensive, € 15 for 750 MB per month. When you subscribe, you sign up for 12 months. The modem is free and each additional MB, you will be charged € 0.10. Proximus subscription costs € 19.99 per month for 1GB. The modem costs just € 1 and you only pay € 0.03 per MB excess. Telenet up the rear with 1GB for € 35 (€ 20 if you are already a customer Telenet). Not recommended, especially since it is still necessary to add the price of the modem: € 69. It is better to use hotsports Telenet. Base offers no specific formula for laptop internet. You can still subscribe to the "surf & mail" in addition to your mobile phone tariff plan.

According to a thousand questionnaires collected by Test Achats, the results indicate exorbitant prices, instability and slow connections. Overall the respondents said they were "moderately" satisfied with the services of their operator.

Source: Test Achats

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