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Mobile operators denounce taxation on Digital Agenda in Brussels

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 22:00:00 GMT

"The capital of Europe risks becoming the only place in Europe where the deployment of new technologies will be impossible, to the detriment of consumers".

Mobistar successfully completes its debt refinancing with a new revolving credit facility of 420 million euros

Wed, 10 Jun 2015 22:00:00 GMT

Today, Mobistar’s Board of Directors has approved the re-financing of its 450 million euros long-term revolving credit facility expiring in December 2015. The new long term revolving credit facility, with an average maturity of 5 years, amounts to 420 million euros and will be provided by Atlas Services Belgium S.A. (100% Orange S.A. subsidiary). It comes on top of the existing 120 million euros revolving credit facility signed in December 2013.

Mobistar reinforces its distribution network in Wallonia by taking over Walcom

Mon, 01 Jun 2015 22:00:00 GMT

Mobistar announces that it has taken over Walcom, a residential and professional distribution network located in Wallonia.
Mobistar continues to transform its distribution network by strengthening its presence in many Walloon towns.

Mobistar carefully welcomes the new wholesale price proposal in the context of the cable network regulation in the Brussels region

Wed, 27 May 2015 22:00:00 GMT

Today, IBPT published a consultation on a draft decision regarding new wholesale price conditions for high-speed Internet as well as digital and analogic television via cable networks for the Brussels region.

Mobistar welcomes the Court of Appeal decision in favour of the regulation of the Nethys/Tecteo, Brutélé & Numericable cable networks and continues the preparation of its cable offer

Sun, 17 May 2015 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 13 May 2015 – Mobistar welcomes favourably the decision of the Brussels Court of Appeal rejecting the arguments of Nethys/Tecteo, Brutélé and Numericable and thus ending the legal proceedings against the regulation of the cable networks. This positive decision permits Mobistar to continue to prepare the launch of its TV and internet services on the cable networks.

After Mechelen, Mobistar is tripling its 4G speed by launching 4G+ in Brussels and Mons

Mon, 04 May 2015 22:00:00 GMT

After Mechelen, Mobistar will be activating the 4G+ in Brussels and Mons on May 15^th;
On that date, Mobistar´s 4G+ network will cover more than 85% of the population in Brussels, 99% in Mechelen and 91% in Mons;
Mobile data transfer speeds will be tripling for 4G+ users;
The other 4G users will also enjoy a substantial improvement in performance;
As of 2015, Mobistar envisages progressively extending its 4G+ coverage to all of the country´s major cities.

Mobistar clients can now drive more serenely thanks to the Coyote community

Sun, 03 May 2015 22:00:00 GMT

Clients with a Mobistar Dolphin or Panther subscription can now use the iCoyote application for free;
This new exclusive advantage for Mobistar clients is tailored to Coyote driving assistance service users;
Easy to use and free, the iCoyote application sends Mobistar clients Belgian road traffic information, so that they can drive more serenely, and if they want, contribute to the Coyote community.

Mobistar signs a partnership with edpnet to launch a new range of convergent services for SMEs

Tue, 21 Apr 2015 22:00:00 GMT

Mobistar and edpnet announce that they have signed a partnership agreement for providing fixed telephony and internet services;
The new convergent services (fixed telephony, internet and mobile) Mobistar will propose to its customers in the future will benefit from the technical support and operational expertise of edpnet;
This partnership enables Mobistar to implement its ´Enterprise Mobility 3.0.´ strategy for SMEs.

Mobistar’s reaction to the announcement of Telenet’s decision to purchase Base Company

Sun, 19 Apr 2015 22:00:00 GMT

This Monday 20 April, Mobistar has taken note of Telenet’s decision to buy Base Company (KPN Group). Since this operation must be reported to competition authorities, Mobistar expects them to thoroughly analyse the consequences of the purchase in the interest of Belgian consumers, for both landline and mobile telephone services.

Mobistar is celebrating the first anniversary of its 4G network with rewards for its clients

Mon, 30 Mar 2015 22:00:00 GMT

Mobistar’s 4G network made its commercial debut at the end of March 2014. At that time, it covered 50% of the Belgian population. Favoring uniform coverage to ensure service continuity, new cities were quickly added. Mobistar’s 4G coverage rate has grown steadily to become Belgium's largest 4G network.

Mobistar is enhancing its “Have a nice day” loyalty program by offering its customers cinema tickets

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 17 March 2015 – Launched in April 2014, Mobistar’s “Have a Nice Day” scheme rewards its customers for their loyalty by offering them gifts and surprises throughout the year. This scheme has now been extended to include cinema tickets. Mobistar customers will now be regularly offered free cinema tickets as part of its deal with the Belgian Cinema Federation (Fédération des Cinémas de Belgique).

Mobistar welcomes the judgment of the Brussels Court of Appeal in the case against Proximus on abusive pricing practices

Thu, 26 Feb 2015 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 27 February 2015 - Mobistar welcomes the judgment of the Court of Appeal in legal proceedings that it conducted together with the Base/KPN Group against Proximus concerning abusive pricing practices in the late 90s - early 2000s. The judgment confirms that Proximus held a dominant position on the market for mobile telephony and might have abused this position.

Mobistar becomes Official Provider for Mons 2015

Sun, 25 Jan 2015 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 23 January 2015 – On the eve of the Mons 2015 opening ceremony, Mobistar enters a partnership as an official provider to the Foundation. Mobistar benefits from the resulting visibility and offers Mons 2015 its technical resources and know-how for the duration of the year.

Arthur D. Little launches its observatory of the Belgian Telecom landscape : “A New Deal needed for the Telecom Sector in Belgium”

Sun, 11 Jan 2015 23:00:00 GMT

Arthur D. Little has today released its first study on the Telecom sector in Belgium, commissioned by the five major operators of the Belgian Telecom market (Base Company, Mobistar, Proximus, Telenet and VOO), entitled ‘A New Deal for the Telecom Sector in Belgium’ at a seminar in Brussels, Belgium.

Mobistar chooses Publicis agency for its advertising communication

Tue, 23 Dec 2014 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 24th December - Mobistar has decided not to extend its partnership, which expired at the end of December 2014, with the advertising communication agency mortierbrigade, and entrusts the further development of its commercial brand to Publicis.

Mobistar starts its operational tests with the first users of its internet & digital TV services via cable in preparation of the commercial launch

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 17 December 2014 - Mobistar commences operational testing of its internet & digital TV services on cable. The first users will be recruited among Mobistar customers in the Charleroi borough. The test zone will progressively be extended to other cities. Commercial launch date will be defined once operational and internet and TV services wholesale price conditions will have been improved by the regulators to allow new entrants to enter the market in a profitable way and in benefit of the consumer.

Mobistar market leader with 1 million SIM cards in machines. Added value to Belgian economy estimated at 275 million euro

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, December 4th 2014. At its M2M event in Brussels, Mobistar today announced that it has already connected more than 1 million machines or objects – ranging from drinks vending machines to vehicles – using SIM cards. This makes Mobistar the market leader in Belgium in connecting machines. About 55 % of those SIM cards are installed in machines that are used in Belgium. The added value to the Belgian economy created through the whole ecosystem (hardware, software, modems and supporting services) is estimated at 275 million euro.

Mobistar welcomes the final decision of the Court of Appeal in favor of the regulation of the market on the Telenet cable network

Wed, 12 Nov 2014 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 12 November 2014 - Mobistar welcomes the decision of the Court of Appeal of Brussels ending the procedure initiated by Telenet, contesting the regulation of the opening of the cable market, by rejecting their arguments. This positive decision paves the way for further introduction of the regulation of the cable networks in Belgium and enables Mobistar to continue preparing for the launch of its TV and internet services on the cable.

Mobistar and Taxis Verts launch free Internet in Brussels taxis as of November - Test project Mobistar and Taxis Verts is a première in Belgium

Thu, 30 Oct 2014 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 31 October 2014. As of November, Taxis Verts offers free Internet in 50 taxis in the Brussels Region. Passengers have access to the Internet via Mobistar’s 4G network, which has 99% coverage in Brussels, thanks to a SIM card placed in the taxi. With this Belgian première, taxis are transformed into a true “mobile office” in which passengers can use the time they spend in the taxi in the most efficient way. During the ride, which takes an average of 20 min. in the Capital of Europe, flexible workers can set up a videoconference, update their schedule and consult online documents. Even more, they can charge their mobile devices via a charging station.

Professionally manage your smartphone and tablet fleet thanks to Mobifleet. A new service created in partnership between Systemat and Mobistar

Wed, 29 Oct 2014 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 30 October 2014 – More and more companies are equipping themselves with tablets and smartphones so as to be able to adequately meet their mobility needs. Yet few of them possess a fleet management tool for their mobile devices. Mobifleet, a service created in partnership between Systemat and Mobistar, handles the management of the mobile device fleet for small and medium-sized companies in a simple, secure and professional manner.

Mobistar to buy back your 4G smartphone at guaranteed price through its new MySwap service

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 29 September 2014. Mobistar is launching MySwap, a new option that guarantees your 4G smartphone will be bought back by up to 50% of its purchase price within 2 years. MySwap costs just 3 euros per month and is available for a selection of 4G smartphones by brands such as Apple, Samsung, Nokia, Sony and Huawei. This unique and practical offer benefits all smartphone fans who like having the latest model. Mobistar is the first operator to launch a “guaranteed-price buy-back” option for smartphones on the European market.

iPhone 6 and 6 Plus available at Mobistar from this Friday, 26 September

Wed, 24 Sep 2014 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 25 September 2014. Mobistar is putting the iPhone 6 and iPhonne 6 Plus on the market this Friday, 26 September, the official launch date of the new iPhone models in Belgium. The iPhone 5C and 5S are still available and all devices are being sold as a handset or with a subscription.

End of collaboration between Mobistar and The Phone House

Wed, 24 Sep 2014 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 25 September 2014. Mobistar has decided not to extend its partnership with the specialist store chain The Phone House, which became a subsidiary of Belgacom in 2012. The collaboration will end on the 1st of next October. Mobistar offers will consequently no longer be represented in The Phone House stores. They will remain available in Mobistar Centers and through a network of special partners.

Buying content in the PlayStation®Store and on Sony Entertainment Network via your mobile: a first for Mobistar.

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 23 September 2014 – From now on, all you need to buy games, films or music on Sony Entertainment Network and in the PlayStation^®Store is your mobile phone. Starting today, PlayStation®3 (PS3™) and PlayStation®4 (PS4™) users who are also Mobistar customers can pay the purchased content via their mobile phone invoice or have the charges deducted from the balance on their prepaid card. Mobistar is the first Belgian mobile operator to offer this simple and secure payment method facilitating the purchase of content.

MasterCard, PrePay Solutions and Mobistar introduce contactless mobile payments in Belgium

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 22:00:00 GMT

WATERLOO, 18 September 2014 – MasterCard Belgium is introducing its contactless mobile payment solution in Belgium. The new payment technology transforms a consumer’s smartphone into a payment card, and is currently being implemented by local MasterCard personnel. This solution has been developed in collaboration with several partners such as Mobistar, who will be implementing the payment solution among its employees later this year, Oberthur Technologies, PrePay Solutions and Penrillian. The key advantage of contactless is that it is quick and easy for both consumer and merchant, and gives incentive to both to use their payment device over cash. The NFC-enabled-phone allows consumers to make everyday purchases by simply tapping at a contactless terminal at the merchant location. Knowing the card or device doesn’t leave the consumer’s hand, it gives him a great feeling of security and control. The final transaction amount will be deducted directly from the customer’s account, similar to a standard card payment. With the introduction of this new payment technology, MasterCard took advantage of the popularity and versatility of payments via smartphone and used it as a basis and means to provide consumers and merchants with a suitable solution for low value daily payments.

Mobistar enters into partnership with Alpha Networks, Zappware and Siligence for the launch of its future interactive television service on the cable network

Thu, 11 Sep 2014 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 12 September 2014 – During IBC2014, the largest gathering of experts in the field of electronic media, content and entertainment in Amsterdam, Mobistar announces its partnership with Alpha Networks, Zappware and Siligence in the context of the launch of its future interactive television services on the cable network.

Buy the new iPhone now and pre-order half of your next smartphone with MySwap by Mobistar

Sun, 07 Sep 2014 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 8 September 2014 - Mobistar innovates and launches MySwap to mark the introduction this week of the new iPhone that is expected to hit the shelves this autumn. MySwap by Mobistar is an option guaranteeing reimbursement of up to 50% of the purchase price of your current 4G smartphone within two years of purchase. Advantageous, unique and convenient for all those smartphone enthusiasts who like to keep up with the latest models. As of end September, MySwap will be available from Mobistar Centers for existing and new clients with a subscription for just 3 euros a month. This service will not only be available for the new iPhone but will also include the most popular 4G smartphones by Samsung, Nokia, Sony and Huawei. Mobistar is the first mobile operator to launch a guaranteed buy back scheme for smartphones on the European market.

Mobistar is the first carbon neutral mobile operator for its operational activities

Tue, 02 Sep 2014 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 3 September 2014 - Mobistar’s buildings, network and stores will henceforth all be carbon neutral. Having made a 75% reduction in its CO2 emissions since 2006, Mobistar is now offsetting its operational activities’ irreducible emissions. This means in practical terms that whichever Mobistar services its customers access, they can rest assured they are climate neutral. Mobistar customers therefore benefit from a greenhouse-gas-neutral mobile phone service (voice, sms, data, …). This is made possible thanks to carbon offset schemes, for which Mobistar is supported by CO2Logic.

Mobistar launches first virtual mobile switchboard in Belgium

Mon, 18 Aug 2014 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 19 August 2014 - Mobistar is launching Mobiline, a unique B2B solution for SMEs that replaces the conventional fixed phone equipment and fixed line with a virtual mobile switchboard in the cloud - retaining all the fixed line advantages. Flexible working regardless of location while keeping your fixed number, organising conference calls at home and abroad… all of this is now possible with mobile phones alone. Companies that use Mobiline no longer need fixed phones or landlines, saving up to 50% on the cost for fixed telephony services. They can calculate the cost savings with a convenient calculator at mobistar.be/mobiline. Mobiline is ‘plug and play’, with nothing more than a SIM card and a web interface. Mobistar is the first operator to introduce such a solution on the Belgian market.

Implementation of a liquidity contract<br /> Trading of own shares

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, July 31, 2014 – Mobistar (Euronext Brussels: MOBB) announces today that it has entered into a liquidity contract.

Mobistar and the BRSI join forces for responsible mobile phone use behind the wheel

Mon, 28 Jul 2014 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 29 July 2014 - As a responsible operator, Mobistar supports the Belgian Road Safety Institute (BRSI) in its campaign for responsible mobile phone behaviour while driving. The campaign, which begins on August 4th, is designed to discourage drivers from using their mobile phone while behind the wheel – and especially when it comes to texting

Mobistar launches 1617, the prepaid card offering the cheapest tariffs for international calls

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 18 July 2014 – Today, Mobistar is launching 1617, a new prepaid formula especially adapted to foreigners living in Belgium who often communicate with friends and families in their country of origin. The 1617 prepaid formula has the cheapest tariffs for international calls thanks to the partnership with Core, a British company specialising in international mobile telecommunications. 1617 also offers customers very inexpensive calls, text messages and mobile data within Belgium. The new prepaid card is available in the Mobistar shops and the Mobistar retail partners. The 1617 card will be available in the on line shop at the end of the summer.

Mobistar appoints Jérémie Dutray as Chief Operating Officer

Sun, 06 Jul 2014 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, July 7^th, 2014 – Mobistar’s Board of Directors has appointed Jérémie Dutray as Chief Operating Officer. Active since 2010 in the Orange group, he was working until now as Chief of Staff for Stéphane Richard. Alongside Mobistar CEO, Jean Marc Harion, Jérémie will be in charge of finalising the company’s transformation, coordinating transverse operations and developing new growth activities. Jérémie will take office at Mobistar on September 1st, 2014.

Mobistar strengthens its commitment to protecting children when they use mobile internet

Tue, 10 Jun 2014 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 11th June 2014 – Mobistar commits to protecting children using mobile internet with a dedicated programme and the offer of a parental control application in partnership with Symantec and its Norton Family solution. These actions provide parents with the necessary information and tools for stimulating dialogue with their children and protecting them when they are browsing the internet on their smartphones. Through these actions Mobistar is contributing to the European Commission’s aim to create a safer internet environment for children.

Mobistar launches the BlokBlock app to improve concentration while preparing for exams

Wed, 04 Jun 2014 22:00:00 GMT

Mobistar customers now receiving full warranty during second year

Sun, 25 May 2014 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 23 May 2014 – Mobistar has announced today that from 2 June 2014, all its customers will receive full warranty on all devices (including iPhones and iPads) purchased at the @Mobistar and online shops during the second year. Mobistar made this decision to meet the expectations of its customers and the consumer organisations, even though Mobistar has always been compliant with the warranty laws in the past. It is Mobistar’s opinion that its customers should not be penalised by the fact that some manufacturers apply the law very strictly and charge the customers or operators for the statutory warranty during the second year. In its commitment to provide the best customer service, Mobistar wants to make this additional gesture to all customers of the @Mobistar and online shops from 2 June.

Mobistar opens its first shop of the future in Flanders in Antwerp

Thu, 22 May 2014 22:00:00 GMT

Brussel, 23 mei 2014 - Vandaag opent Mobistar haar allereerste concept store in Vlaanderen te Antwerpen onder de nieuwe naam: @Mobistar. Dit nieuwe winkelconcept wil de consument een innovatieve winkelervaring bezorgen, waarbij het accent ligt op een unieke beleving, ontdekking en service. De consument kan er een uitgebreid gamma van toestellen en toepassingen live uittesten, zijn smartphone laten herstellen, een afspraak maken voor professioneel advies of nog informatie vragen of een probleem laten oplossen bij een medewerker van de klantendienst. De klant kan tijdens zijn bezoek aan de shop zijn gsm of smartphone veilig opladen en genieten van een koffie en gratis wifi tijdens het wachten. Bovendien is de concept store vier keer groter dan de huidige Mobistar Centers en stelt ze drie tot vier keer meer personeel te werk.

Mobistar provides charging stations for electric company cars in employees’ homes

Wed, 21 May 2014 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 22 May 2014 – Mobistar employees opting for an all-electric car won’t be paying charging costs for it anymore. In tandem with leasing company Alphabet, Mobistar is launching the AlphaElectric project, an all-in service for full electric company cars. In this way, Mobistar is facilitating and stimulating the switch to “green” company cars for its employees. The electric charging stations, which will be installed in employees’ homes, will ensure they don’t have to pay for their fuel, just like employees who have a fuel card. This makes the operator the first Belgian employer to offer this kind of environment-friendly initiative to its employees.

Mobistar takes over Colruyt Mobile prepaid customers

Mon, 19 May 2014 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 20 May 2014 – Today Mobistar has announced that the MVNO agreement with Colruyt will be terminated on 2 July 2014. Colruyt is ending its Colruyt Mobile service, and to ensure continuity of service for all Colruyt Mobile customers, Mobistar is taking over these prepaid customers.

Mobistar goes live in Brussels with 4G

Tue, 13 May 2014 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels - 14 May 2014. Today, telecom operator Mobistar is officially launching its 4G network throughout the territory of all 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region. Mobistar guarantees an outdoor coverage of 96 %. In addition, Mobistar is also offering in Brussels a significant coverage of 53 % inside buildings. Mobistar confirms herewith its strategy of officially opening the 4G network in new cities only when an indoor coverage of more than 50 % can be guaranteed. The quality of the 4G network in the Brussels-Capital Region will progressively improve as soon as the implementing decrees for the 6v/m standard can be implemented.

Mobistar successfully tested the first 4G+ network in Mechelen

Mon, 05 May 2014 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 6 May 2014 - Mobistar is the first Belgian operator to have successfully tested a true 4G+ network, offering a throughput of over 200 Mbps. For this premiere, Mobistar combined its 4G frequencies of 1,800 and 800 MHz. The aggregation of these two frequencies allows a more efficient use of the spectrum, thus offering higher speeds and a better coverage inside buildings. Mobistar will market this technology once 4G+ compatible devices have become available on the market and the national coverage is sufficiently homogeneous to offer a high-quality customer experience. After the results of the Commsquare studies and those of the Ookla tests published in the first quarter, this innovation once again demonstrates Mobistar´s technological lead in the field of very high-speed mobile networks in Belgium.

Mobistar has entered into an agreement with the bankruptcy receivers of Euphony. Business continuity for the customers is assured.

Thu, 10 Apr 2014 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 11 April 2014 – Today Mobistar announces that it has entered into an agreement yesterday with the bankruptcy receivers about the take-over of certain assets of Euphony Benelux NV that has been declared bankrupt on 3rd
April 2014.

Mobistar becomes first operator in Belgium to offer 4G roaming

Wed, 09 Apr 2014 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 10 April 2014 – Mobistar is today announcing that its 4G roaming agreements with Orange have been implemented. As a result, beginning on May 1st Mobistar customers can surf on Orange´s 4G network in Spain, France, Luxembourg and the United Kingdom. Effective today, French and Spanish visitors who come to Belgium can already use Mobistar´s 4G network. According to the Ookla tests conducted in March 2014, Mobistar still has the best-performing 4G network in Belgium. In order to facilitate the use of 4G for its customers abroad, Mobistar is also launching for private and business users new tariff plans that include 4G roaming in Europe. The data control mechanism that protects customers against high invoices also continues to apply for 4G use abroad.

Mobistar takes over telecommunication operations of Carrefour hypermarkets in Belgium

Sun, 06 Apr 2014 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 7 April 2014 – Mobistar has announced today that it has concluded an agreement with Carrefour for Carrefour’s hypermarkets telecommunication operations in Belgium. Mobistar and Carrefour have been working closely together since 2000. The strengthening of their cooperation is fully in line with Mobistar’s distribution strategy focusing on customer experience, service and more control over its distribution channels.

Mobistar selects Alpha Networks IT solution to manage cable TV and broadband services

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels— 14 March 2014 — Alpha Networks SA, a confirmed leader in software for Pay-TV, and Mobistar announced today that the Belgian telecommunications operator has selected the integrated operational and business support system solution from Alpha Networks to support its upcoming cable TV and broadband services. By using the Alpha Networks IT solution, Mobistar will be able to provide its future customers television and broadband services via the regulated cable networks in a customer-oriented and efficient way.

Mobistar markets the 4G network with the best quality. 270 cities and municipalities receive homogeneous coverage of at least 50 % and almost 800 cities with adequate outdoor coverage

Tue, 11 Mar 2014 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 12 March 2014 - As of March 31st, Mobistar is giving all its customers access to its brand-new 4G network with the best quality. Mobistar´s 4G network is at least 50 % faster than that of its competitors, as shown by a recent test that measures the speeds of the different networks. Mobistar´s 4G network will provide 270 cities and municipalities with a homogeneous coverage of at least 50 % of the Belgian population. As of March 31st, both private and business customers who use a tariff plan with mobile data can also use that data on the 4G network at no extra cost. Moreover, there is a seamless transition between the 3G and 4G networks, so that the customers enjoy an optimal customer experience.

More than half of the youngsters use a smartphone A new tariff plan from Mobistar and Red Bull MOBILE meets the needs of these young smartphone users

Thu, 06 Mar 2014 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 7 March 2014 - Today Red Bull MOBILE is launching, in collaboration with Mobistar, a new prepaid tariff plan that is better adapted to the evolving needs of young people. With the new Red Bull MOBILE tariff plan, young people can call and send SMS´s to all networks and get unlimited access to social media. In addition, Red Bull MOBILE users receive a surfing volume of 250 MB plus unlimited access to the dynamic world of Red Bull via the Red Bull MOBILE portal site. This co-marketing agreement offers Mobistar an opportunity to strengthen its position in the highly competitive prepaid market.

Mobistar selects Viaccess-Orca Conditional Access to secure cable TV services

Sun, 02 Mar 2014 23:00:00 GMT

Paris/Brussels— 3^rd of March 2014 — Viaccess-Orca (VO), a global leader in the protection and enhancement of content services, and Mobistar announced today that Belgian telecommunications operator Mobistar has selected a content protection solution from Viaccess-Orca to support its cable TV service. Using Viaccess-Orca’s Prime Sentinel smart card-based conditional access system (CAS), Mobistar can securely deliver premium live television content to subscribers’ set-top boxes (STBs).

Mobistar customers with Android smartphones have already charged 260,000 apps and games to their mobile phone bill or prepaid card

Sun, 23 Feb 2014 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 21 February 2014 – You no longer have to provide your credit card number to buy applications, games, music or e-books on Google Play™. Purchased content can be charged to your mobile phone bill or prepaid card. Mobistar was the first operator in Belgium to successfully launch this easy, secure service in 2013. Five months after the launch, Mobistar customers with Android smartphones have already charged 260,000 applications and games to their mobile phone bill or prepaid card. This means that the revenue objectives for purchases of this type of content on the mobile operator billing platform were exceeded by 200%.

KRC Genk welcomes new sponsor Mobistar

Mon, 27 Jan 2014 23:00:00 GMT

Genk, 24 January 2014 – Royal Racing Club Genk (KRC Genk) and Mobistar have today announced their cooperation for the season 2014 - 2015. Mobistar and KRC Genk have already worked together in the past, but are now substantially intensifying their cooperation.

Mobistar pays 1.2 million euros to initiate implementation of the cable regulation

Thu, 16 Jan 2014 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 17 January 2014 - Mobistar has made the necessary payments to the cable operators for the introduction of the cable regulation. The period of 6 months for its realisation has now started.

Even more attention to consumers from Mobistar management

Thu, 09 Jan 2014 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 10 January 2014 - Mobistar is reorganising its Executive Committee in order to put an even greater emphasis on customers and services. Cristina Zanchi, previously Chief Customer Relationship Officer, has been appointed Chief Consumer Officer. The Board of Directors has also appointed Alain Ovyn as the new Chief Customer Service Officer. They both have the mission to further improve the Mobistar relationship with its customers.

Mobistar secures financing facility to continue investments in its network

Wed, 18 Dec 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 19 December 2013 – Today, Mobistar announces it has secured
a 120 million euros revolving credit facility amortizable over a three year
period. The newly agreed credit line with Atlas Services Belgium S.A.
allows for a total of 120 million euros to be drawn. This new credit facility,
which comes on top of the existing ones, will mainly serve to pay the
recently acquired 800 MHz spectrum, which was acquired for an amount
of 120 million euros.

After 3 years of preparation the wholesale cable regulation will finally enter into its implementation phase

Thu, 12 Dec 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 13 December 2013 – Yesterday, the Conference of Electronic Communications Sector Regulators (CRC) published its decisions on the quantitative aspects of the cable regulation in Belgium, after it had already published its decisions on the qualitative aspects early September. This step completes, after three years, the regulatory framework for the delivery of broadcasting signals and access to broadcast networks in Belgium through cable networks. The wholesale cable regulation now enters into its implementation phase. Mobistar reconfirms its intention to move forward with the effective implementation of the cable regulation to market TV and fixed broadband services to Belgium consumers.

Mobistar allows its customers to use its 4G technology free of charge in 30 cities and towns until the commercial launch

Sun, 24 Nov 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 25 November 2013 – Mobistar opens its 4G network today in 30 cities and towns to its customers using a subscription including mobile data (Dolphin or Panther) or to those who use an Internet Everywhere formula. These Customers will receive extra 4G surf volume on top of their subscription to try out 4G technology if they use a 4G compatible device (smartphone or tablet). Early 2014, Mobistar will add at least 40 cities and towns to its 4G network and launch its commercial offer. By 2015 Mobistar plans to have the same 4G coverage as today's 2G coverage.

Dare to compare? No, keep on comparing!

Sun, 17 Nov 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 17 November 2013 - Mobistar invites all of its customers to carefully compare their tariff plans with those of the other operators, so as to confirm for themselves that Mobistar gives them a tariff plan that is adapted to their needs, at a competitive price. The “Keep on comparing” call is a Mobistar action within the framework of the “Dare to compare” campaign of the FPS Economy, which begins on Monday, November 18th in many municipalities throughout our country.

Mobistar opens its first shop of the future @Mobistar in Liège

Thu, 14 Nov 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 14 November 2013 – On Friday the 15th of November, Mobistar will open its first concept store in the heart of Liège, under a new name: @Mobistar. This new store concept will provide an innovative shopping experience for consumers, focusing on unique atmosphere, discovery and service. Consumers will be able to test a wide range of devices and applications live, have their smartphone repaired, make an appointment for professional advice, and even ask questions or solve a problem with a customer support representative. During their visit to the shop, customers can safely let their mobile phone or smartphone recharge and enjoy a coffee and free WiFi while waiting. Moreover, the concept store is four times larger than the current Mobistar Centers and will have three to four times more staff.

Mobistar acquires the 800 MHz-license with the most ambitious coverage obligations

Tue, 12 Nov 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 12 November 2013 – Today, Mobistar acquired, through the 800 MHz spectrum auction process, a license for an amount of 120 million euro. This acquisition is part of Mobistar’s strategy for an accelerated deployment of the 4G-technology in Belgium. The 800 MHz license will enable Mobistar to offer its customers an excellent indoor coverage, also in rural areas. This additional spectrum will allow Mobistar to get ready for the massive growth in mobile data services expected over the coming years and to offer a homogeneous customer experience in 4G. Mobistar acquired the lot with the most ambitious coverage obligations and confirms herewith its ambition to deploy the best 4G network in Belgium.

Mobistar offers iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c in Belgium on 25 October 2013

Wed, 23 Oct 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, October 24, 2013 - Mobistar today announces it will offer iPhone 5s, the most forward-thinking smartphone in the world, and iPhone 5c, the most colorful iPhone yet, as of October 25th on the web and in the Mobistar Centers. iPhone 5s will be available for 699,99€ for the 16GB model, 799,99€ for the 32GB model and 899,99€ for the 64GB model. iPhone 5c will be available for 589,99€ for the 16GB model and 699,99€ for the 32GB model. In addition, the 8GB model of the iPhone 4s is available for 399,99€. Mobistar will allow iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c customers to connect to its fast 3G+ network. Mobistar is also the only operator in Belgium to allow iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c customers to connect to its 4G network, which will be opened up in more than 15 cities and municipalities before the end of 2013.

Olivier Ysewijn, Chief Strategy Officer of Mobistar, leaves the company

Wed, 09 Oct 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 10^th October 2013 – Mobistar announces today the departure of Olivier Ysewijn, Chief Strategy Officer and member of the executive committee. Olivier Ysewijn will continue to assume his responsibilities until the end of November 2013.

Mobistar offers faster surfing to all its customers

Tue, 08 Oct 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 9 October 2013 – Mobistar reconfirms its position as number 2 mobile operator on the Belgian telecommunications market, as shown by the most recent drive test conducted by the independent research agency Commsquare in all large cities as well as an increased indoor coverage across the country (84 % in 3G and 68 % in 3G+). Mobistar has also increased the download speed for all mobile data users so that they enjoy the 3G+ speed (up to 42 Mbps). In addition, Mobistar is still the sole Belgian operator to have the HD-Voice technology and will be making an expanded 4G test network available before the end of 2013.

Mobistar will open up its 4G network between now and the end of 2013 and will launch commercial offers at the beginning of 2014

Mon, 30 Sep 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 1October 2013 - Mobistar is accelerating its 4G deployment. Between now and the end of 2013, Mobistar will be opening up its 4G network to its customers in more than 15 cities and municipalities: Antwerp, Ghent, Kortrijk, Leuven, Mons, Bruges, Oostende, Sint-Stevens-Woluwe, Diegem, Kraainem, Zellik, Strombeek-Bever, Vilvoorde, Heverlee, Deurne, Borgerhout, Berchem, Wilrijk and Hoboken. In the first quarter of 2014 Mobistar will open up its 4G network in more than 40 additional cities and municipalities. The commercial offers will be launched at the beginning of 2014.

Mobistar extends payment for applications via mobile invoice to Google Play

Sun, 25 Aug 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 26 August 2013 – Mobistar is the only Belgian mobile provider that allows its customers to pay for their applications or games using their mobile invoice. Last December, Mobistar was already the first to launch this service for Windows Phone users. Today, Mobistar is once again the first in Belgium to launch payment for content on Google Play™ via mobile invoice or prepaid card credit, whether for buying apps, games, music or e-books. This new service will make life much easier for hundreds of thousands of Android™ users in Belgium: from now on, they will no longer need a credit card to buy content on Google Play.

Mobistar is mentioned on social media every 2 minutes 39 seconds

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 25 July 2013 – Exactly 2 years after launching its official page on Facebook, Mobistar is celebrating its first "Mobistar Social Media Day" today. A perfect opportunity to stimulate even more enthusiasm for the social media among Mobistar employees and clients, and also to underline the increasing success of the brand's numerous presences on the web. Mobistar is today one of the most active Belgian companies on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. The proof: Mobistar has just been recognised by Socialbakers as one of the most active Facebook brands in Belgium for the second year in a row.

Use your mobile subscription abroad at national tariffs? It´s possible with Go Europe from Mobistar, a first on the Belgian market

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 21 June 2013 - Most Belgian consumers make far less use of their mobile phone when they’re in a foreign country. One-quarter of them even stop using it entirely the moment they cross the Belgian border. But as of June 24th, Mobistar’s “Animal” subscribers will have no more reason to use their mobile phone any differently abroad. For 3 euros per day of actual use, the new Go Europe option will enable them to use the minutes and texts from their Belgian mobile subscription in over thirty European countries, with in addition 25 MB of data per day for Dolphin and Panther customers. Launching this innovative offer makes Mobistar the first Belgian mobile operator that enables its customers to use their mobile phone abroad “just like at home”.

Ludovic Pech is appointed as Chief Financial Officer of Mobistar

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 5 June 2013 – Ludovic Pech is the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Mobistar. He represents a significant reinforcement for the company. Ludovic Pech boasts extensive experience of the sector. He’s been active for almost 20 years in the multimedia and telecoms field, 10 of them in finance director posts in various European subsidiaries of the Orange group. Since 2010, he has held the post of CFO of Orange Romania. He will take up his new function at Mobistar on August 15th.

Nathalie Erdmanis appointed Mobistar Marketing Director for the residential market

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 24 May 2013 – Nathalie Erdmanis will be the new Mobistar Marketing Director for the residential market. On 3 June 2013, she will join the marketing team of Bart De Groote, Chief Consumer Marketing Officer, whom she will report to directly. Nathalie has 20 years of marketing experience at various companies in the FMCG and insurance sectors. She will focus on Mobistar’s growth and image on the residential market.

Mobistar suspends marketing of its fixed products on the residential market, while awaiting more favourable regulation

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 15 May 2013 – As of May 22nd, Mobistar will suspend the marketing of its Internet, fixed telephony and TV offers for residential customers. Mobistar is refocusing its portfolio of fixed products and services on the business market because experience on the residential market has shown that the current regulation makes it impossible to offer profitable fixed services using the network of the incumbent operator. Mobistar reiterates its confidence in the competent authorities to quickly and effectively pursue regulation of the cable under conditions that allow a real opening of the fixed market, and this for the benefit of all consumers. Mobistar’s decision does not concern the market of convergent services to companies, where Mobistar is accelerating its investments and reconfirms its ambition to be a leading player.

Mobistar brings old subscriptions into line with the “Animals” tariff conditions

Mon, 06 May 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 7 May 2013 – Mobistar wants to be sure that all its contracted clients get maximum benefit from the most competitive tariffs that are the best suited to their needs. Including those clients who haven't changed their tariff formula for years. That is why, in the coming weeks, clients who are on around forty old tariff plans will be invited to migrate to more economical “Animals” tariffs. As for other loyal clients, they have seen their subscriptions enriched in terms of minutes, texts and data volume in order that they benefit from the same advantages as “Animals” subscribers. These two actions affect 350,000 clients in total. Mobistar guarantees them the best conditions in all cases.

Mobistar’s General Shareholders Meeting approves dividend payment 2012 (EUR 1.80 per share)

Thu, 02 May 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 2 May 2013 – Today, the annual general shareholders’ meeting of Mobistar (Euronext Brussels: MOBB) has approved an ordinary (gross) dividend of EUR 1.80 per share as proposed by the Board of Directors.

Mobistar’s new ‘animal’ tariff plans are even better adapted to customer needs and cheaper

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 16 April 2013 – One year ago, Mobistar launched simple and transparent subscriptions represented by ‘animals’. By the end of 2012 more than 670,000 Mobistar subscribers had opted for the ‘animal’ subscription that best suits their communication needs. Mobistar will continue to build on that success and extend its ‘animal’ tariff plans to the prepaid card segment. Subscriber plans will also be adapted to the evolving customer needs. A new major advantage: from now on, all Mobistar customers who spend 25 euros per month can make unlimited phone calls for free to 3,500,000 Mobistar customers, any time. The new mobile tariff plans are not only more comprehensive and better adapted to customer needs, they’re also available at the best market conditions with no obligation to purchase multiple fixed-line products.

With the MyMobistar app, customers can monitor their usage even more closely

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 16 April 2013 – Mobistar´s desire is to constantly simplify the lives of its customers. Thanks to the MyMobistar application, which is accessible free of charge both in Belgium and abroad, from now on Mobistar´s mobile customers can always verify the status of their consumption and very easily manage their account from their smartphone or tablet. The app is available for iOS, Android and Windows Phone users.

Mobistar employees volunteer to assist people with autism

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 29 March 2013 – Tuesday 2 April is World Autism Day. The objective of this special day is to highlight autism and to ensure that people with autism and their direct environment are better understood. On that day, several Mobistar employees will be volunteering to assist individuals with autism. Mobistar will also participate in the worldwide “Light It Up Blue” initiative by lighting up its entire building in blue on April 2nd. The staff of Participate!, Mobistar’s autism society, will also be attending the opening of the Brussels stock exchange that day.

Werner De Laet appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Orange Luxembourg

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 14 March 2013 – The board of directors of Orange Luxembourg, in close collaboration with the board of directors of the Mobistar group, has appointed Werner De Laet as Chief Executive Officer of Orange Luxembourg. He will take the lead of the company as from May 15th 2013 and replace Patrick Ittah, who left the company on January 15th.

More than 100,000 Mobistar clients have already benefited from a tariff check-up

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 14th March 2013 – Launched last November, “Personal check-up” has already enabled over 100,000 Mobistar subscribers to receive a free tariff check-up. Result: tens of thousands of them have opted for a tariff that is better suited to their needs. With this service, Mobistar goes further than the law requires in terms of tariff advice and reaffirms its desire to offer the best customer experience on the Belgian market.

Mobistar receives the Top Employers certificate in Belgium for the second time.

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 23:00:00 GMT

The CRF Institute awarded recently its Top Employers certificates based on its annual independent study of the HR policy and conditions of the participating companies. Mobistar is one of 54 companies certified as Top Employers in 2013 in Belgium.

A new look for Mobistar's website

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Mobistar's residential website (www.mobistar.be) has a brand-new look. The strong points of this revamped website are many, and go far beyond a mere facelift. Among the new features: a blog full of information and useful tips, a forum for discussion and sharing tips, as well as a redesigned site architecture for greater user comfort and faster access to information.

Mobistar chooses mortierbrigade as new creative agency

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 18 December 2012 - From January 2013 on, mortierbrigade will become Mobistar’s new creative agency. It was chosen after a consultation launched in September. Its main strength is its complementarity with other communication and media agencies working for Mobistar (Prophets, Cypres and Havas Media).

One child in ten asks Saint Nicholas for a mobile phone

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 23:00:00 GMT

For Saint Nicholas Day, Mobistar questioned more than 1,000 parents about the presents that the Saint will give their children and about what gifts their children ask Saint Nicholas for. The figures are remarkable. The study shows that close to one child in 10 between 7 and 12 ask for a mobile phone from the Saint. Nearly 1 in 3 primary school children already have a mobile phone. A third of the children between 11 and 13 years of age pay the costs in whole or in part with their own pocket money.

Mobistar innovates again with ‘Personal Check-Up’: postpaid customers receive tariff plan advice twice a year

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:00:00 GMT

From today, Mobistar will offer all its subscribers in a proactive way a personal tariff check-up every 6 months. This ensures that customers always get the offer that best meets their needs.

Mobistar launches payment on mobile invoice for Windows Phone applications

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 23:00:00 GMT

You no longer need to enter your credit card number to buy applications or games on Marketplace. In the coming weeks, Windows Phone users who are Mobistar customers will be able to pay for their content purchases via their mobile invoice. Mobistar will be the first Belgian operator to launch this simple and secure service, which makes downloading applications from Marketplace much easier, in the month of December.

Mobistar reduces its CO2 emissions by 400 tonnes a year thanks to homeworking

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 21 November 2012 - Mobistar is once again participating in National Homeworking Day, which this year is being held on November 22nd. The results of the ambitious homeworking policy being implemented by Mobistar are encouraging. According to calculations performed by the company CO2logic, homeworking for Mobistar, whether done on an occasional or regular basis, makes it possible to eliminate around 400 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year. All of which is naturally good for the planet. But that isn´t the sole advantage: homeworking also has beneficial effects on the productivity and equilibrium of the employees.

Siddy Jobe appointed Director Investor Relations & Corporate Finance

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 15 November 2012 – Mobistar has appointed a new Director Investor Relations & Corporate Finance. Siddy Jobe will take up this role as of 1 December 2012 to replace Christophe Lemaitre, who became Director Marketing Office and Business Performance. Siddy Jobe will report to Werner De Laet, Mobistar’s Chief Financial Officer.

Mobistar makes its Dolphin and Panther subscriptions more attractive than ever

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Effective today, Mobistar is adapting some tariff plans in order to respond to the growing need of Belgian users for mobile Internet. From now on, the Dolphin 15, Dolphin 25 and Panther 30 subscriptions will all be offering 500 MB of data volume per month. In the case of the Dolphin 15, available in a “limited edition” until December 31st, this represents a ten-fold increase in volume!

“Street Art” comes to Mobistar

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Mobistar is part of the international “Galaxy Note II – Mambo” tour. On November 3, the internationally renowned artist MAMBO, “Street Art” creator, will paint a fresco live at the Toison d’Or Mobistar Center. A nice example of the creativity inspired by Samsung’s Galaxy Note II.

Gabriel Flichy named Chief Network Officer, Anne Cambier becomes Chief People Officer

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Gabriel Flichy, who was previously in charge of network and IT at Orange Switzerland, will replace Pascal Koster as Mobistar’s Chief Network Officer. He will take office on November 15 and will serve on the Executive Committee of the company. His task will be to accelerate the deployment of 3G and 4G technologies in order to adapt the Mobistar network to the growing needs of customers. Another change in the Executive Committee: on October 1, Anne Cambier became Chief People Officer. In this role, she will manage the new human resources department created within the company.

With iSWAP, Mobistar customers are ready for the arrival of the iPhone 5

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:00:00 GMT

The iPhone 5 will be available in the Mobistar stores in a few weeks. Between now and then, customers can already drop by Mobistar to get their free nano-SIM card and make sure they will be amongst the first to have the new iPhone once it´s launched in Belgium.

Mobistar extends its IP VPN offer for the professional market thanks to a partnership with Orange Business Services

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:00:00 GMT

As of today, Mobistar can now also offer fixed telecommunication solutions to its customers in the corporate segment with branches in Europe and the rest of the world, thanks to a contract with Orange Business Services.

Internet On Mobile, a 100% online prepaid offer designed for the ultra-connected

Sun, 19 Aug 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Mobistar makes Antwerp the fastest city in Flanders

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 23 July 2012 - Mobistar is investing in the technology of the future and starting to roll out 4G, the fourth generation mobile network. This technology speeds up Internet usage via smartphones and tablets by a factor of 8 to 10. It is a mobile technology that makes a wireless network so powerful that mobile data traffic can match the top speeds of a fixed broadband connection.

Mobistar has taken strong measures to reduce the number of complaints

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Mobistar innovates by proposing a list of green company cars to its employees

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Mobistar is the first company in Belgium to propose to its employees a separate list made up entirely of electric and hybrid company cars, in addition to a conventional list. This represents yet another stage in the ambitious mobility policy that Mobistar has been implementing for several years now, with the objective of cutting its carbon emissions in half between today and 2020. In the shorter term, Mobistar´s ambition is for hybrid and electric cars to represent 5% of its fleet of company cars between now and the end of next year.

Travel Data Control lets customers choose their own maximum mobile surfing budget abroad

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Lots of customers still hesitate to use the Internet on their mobile phone or tablet abroad as they have no view on what it will cost them. Travel Data Control clears Mobistar customers of that worry: he or she sets his or her own maximum budget for mobile data use abroad. Once this limit has been reached, surfing is blocked. Further good news: the Travel Data Daily formulas from Mobistar will become even more advantageous as from 1st July. Also as of that date, these formulas are extended to 4 more countries: Morocco, Turkey, Croatia and Egypt.

Bart De Groote has been appointed Chief Consumer Marketing Officer at Mobistar

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Bart De Groote is Mobistar’s new Chief Consumer Marketing Officer. He joined Mobistar in 1998, then he climbed the ladder of the marketing department of the company in recent years. His main task will be to accelerate the growth of Mobistar on the residential market.

Panther Pro and Kangaroo Pro: two animals perfectly tailored to suit entrepreneurs

Tue, 29 May 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Professionals need simple, transparent rates that are perfectly suited to their needs. Just weeks after the successful launch of their new, highly innovative price plans on the residential market, Mobistar launches two new formulas for entrepreneurs: Panther Pro and Kangaroo Pro.

Mobistar supports the national hotline for missing children: the 116 000 number

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:00:00 GMT

The first hours following the disappearance of a child are crucial. That’s why having a single, easy to remember phone number across Europe is very important. That number is 116 000.

For the second year in a row, Mobistar offers its TV subscribers exclusive access to the Cannes Festival

Wed, 09 May 2012 22:00:00 GMT

All the magic of Cannes in your living room, thanks to the “TV Festival de Cannes” channel. For the second year in a row, Belgian television viewers with a Mobistar Digital TV subscription can enjoy the behind-the-scenes action at the Cannes Festival 24 hours a day just like they were right there on the Croisette! Mobistar Digital TV subscribers will get front row seats to encourage the five Belgian actors taking part in the competition: Matthias Schoenaerts, Benoit Poelvoorde, Bouli Lanners, Emilie Dequenne and Jérémie Renier.

Telenet and Mobistar extend the Full MVNO contract by five years

Tue, 01 May 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Mobistar and Telenet today announced the extension of their strategic partnership. Both parties will continue the Full MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) agreement until 2017. With this contract, Telenet can expand their offer for mobile voice and data further by making use of Mobistar’s mobile network. Through a partnership with Telenet, Tecteo (VOO) will also be able to make use of this Full MVNO agreement to provide mobile services for their permanent clients.

Erick Cuvelier appointed Mobistar CIO

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Erick Cuvelier returns to Mobistar. After three years at France Telecom-Orange as VP Group Design & User Experience, from 1st June next he will take up the post of Mobistar CIO and will head the company's IT department. This represents a return to his origins for Erick Cuvelier, as he previously worked at Mobistar from 1996 to 2009.

Mobistar gives Belgians control of their mobile phone consumption

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Once again Mobistar shakes up the Belgian telecoms market. After listening to Belgians talk about what they expect from their mobile operator, Mobistar’s response is to offer them truly innovative subscriptions based on trust and transparency. No more nasty surprises: from now on, every customer can keep control on their consumption and choose the subscription that really suits their needs. Mobistar developed a new segmentation and associated subscriptions represented by animals, Squirrel, Kangaroo, Dolphin and Panther, that makes choosing easier for the customer.

Mobistar to offer new iPad in Belgium on March 23

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Mobistar today announced it will offer the new iPad in Belgium on Friday, March 23. Mobistar will offer iPad with a range of attractive data plans that will allow customers to connect to its fast HSPA+/HSDPA-DC network at speeds up to 42 Mbps.

Student-entrepreneurs and companies find one another

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 9 March 2012 – Leader Academy, Mobistar and Bull are teaming up to support student-entrepreneurs. FLYSE (Flanders Youth Society for Entrepreneurship), the association for and by students with entrepreneurial spirit, is today starting a pilot project headed by the Leader Academy and in collaboration with Bull and Mobistar designed to close the gap between the academic and business worlds.

RTL and Mobistar join forces to launch Plug Mobile

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 23:00:00 GMT

The entire RTL universe on your mobile. That´s what Mobistar and RTL Belgium are proposing to all fans of the channel Plug RTL, with a mobile offer designed just for them: Plug Mobile. On the menu: free access to the three channels of RTL Belgium via the 3G network, videos on demand on your mobile telephone, exclusive contests, zapping and even the possibility of choosing which films will be broadcasted on Plug RTL. A proposal that’s sure to win over the channel´s young lifestyle public!

Antarctic ICE: mission accomplished!

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Belgians Dixie Dansercoer and Sam Deltour push the boundaries during Antarctic ICE, one of the most ambitious expeditions since the discovery of the South Pole

Mobistar organisation evolving to adapt to its 3 strategic priorities: the networks, the services, the customers.

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 14 February 2012 – Mobistar wants to become more agile, simpler, more effective and better focused on the customer, which is why the company is adapting its organisation effective March 1st. The main changes include the creation of departments specifically devoted to the business market and to the sales channels, while the ITNO department is being divided into a network department and an IT department.

An expert who can configure your smartphone? It’s possible with MyStart

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Smartphones are a massive success. Quite understandably: these marvellous devices enable access to e-mails or the Internet wherever you are. Sadly, they are not always easy to configure. That is why Mobistar is launching MyStart, a service which enables users, thanks to assistance from an expert at a Mobistar Center, to get started with problem-free use of their new smartphone. This service is for all customers, regardless of mobile operator or make of smartphone.

Belgian polar explorers Dixie Dansercoer & Sam Deltour are off the ice

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Antarctica, 9 February 2012, 16:31 UTC – After having completed successfully the Antarctic ICE Expedition and 80 days on the ice, Belgians Dixie Dansercoer and Sam Deltour were expertly picked up from their final campsite and safely flown to the Russian Progress Station. During the Antarctic ICE Expedition both polar explorers achieved the world record for the longest autonomous and non-motorized expedition in Antarctica.

47.1 million texts and 726,750 MB of mobile data handled on the Mobistar network during the night of New Year’s Eve

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 1st January 2012 – During the New Year’s eve, Mobistar handled a total of 47.1 million text messages between 8pm and 8am. As they do every year, Mobistar took measures to cope with the increase in SMS traffic on their network. This year, many customers also used mobile Internet to send their New Year’s greetings.

One out of every two Mobistar employees teleworks!

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Mobistar is actively participating in the second 'National Homeworking Day' on December 8th. In fact, Mobistar has been a pioneer where teleworking is concerned: ever since the project began in 2008, there was an ever-accelerating growth in the number of its employees who regularly work from a distance. Today, one out of every two ‘Team Members’ works at home on a regular basis.

With the purchase of additional spectrum, Mobistar is ready for the super high-speed mobile Internet boom

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, November 28, 2011 – Today, at the end of an auction process, Mobistar has bought a 4G licence in the 2.6 GHz band for 20.02 million euros. This licence acquisition is part of Mobistar’s global strategy to deploy the new LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology in Belgium, initiated in April 2010. With this strategy, Mobistar will be ready for the spectacular mobile Internet growth expected over the years to come, while keeping investment levels under control: with this new licence, Mobistar will have a cutting-edge network ready to meet a 50% annual increase in mobile data traffic until 2025.

Mobistar concludes MVNO agreement with Colruyt

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Mobistar is today announcing a new MVNO agreement with Colruyt, the Belgian market leader in retail. Via the Mobistar network, Colruyt is putting a prepaid card on the market, with which customers only pay for what they use. This partnership will enable Mobistar to expand its market share in the prepaid cards segment.

Mobistar recommends online invoice also via Zoomit to its customers

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:00:00 GMT

The many advantages of internet banking are well-known. People can carry out their transactions when or from where they like and, and in complete security. An online invoice is neither printed nor sent, but appears directly in clients’ banking applications via Zoomit. Mobistar is mounting an email campaign to advise its customers to change to online invoices.

Mobistar launches Visual Voice Mail

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:00:00 GMT

Visual Voice Mail will be available as from October 31 for all new iPhone customers. Mobistar is the first Belgian mobile operator to launch this highly innovative and free new service. Thanks to Visual Voice Mail, Mobistar customers will now have a brand-new way of listening to and managing their voice messages. Between now and mid-November, Visual Voice Mail will be activated automatically and free of charge for all Mobistar customers with an iPhone.

Mobistar to offer iPhone 4S in Belgium on October 28th, 2011

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 21 October 2011 – Mobistar today announced it will offer the full range of iPhone 4S models in Belgium on October 28. The iPhone 4S will be available in all Mobistar Centers. Customers can start pre-ordering the iPhone 4S with iOS 5 on October 21.

Mobistar to Offer iPad 2 in Belgium on September 30th

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:00:00 GMT

Mobistar today announced it will offer iPad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G in Belgium on September 30. Mobistar will offer all models of iPad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G and developed dedicated data plans for iPad 2 with a one-year contract, as well as an attractive data plan for iPad 2 without a contract.

Thanks to the 3G/Wifi modem, Mobistar’s 3G network is open to all WiFi devices

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:00:00 GMT

Take the mobile broadband network everywhere with you! The Mobistar 3G/Wifi modem enables all devices equipped with a WiFi connection to access the Mobistar 3G network. It has the added benefit of optimal 3G reception anywhere you go. Both robust and very easy to use, the 3G/Wifi modem costs only 29 euros with every new Internet Everywhere Daily, Multi Relax or Multi Max subscription.

Mobistar sends staff member to Antarctica

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 22:00:00 GMT

In a few weeks’ time, adventurers Dixie Dansercoer and Sam Deltour will make a more than 6,000 kilometre crossing of the Antarctic continent propelled only by wind energy. In their luggage will be An Van Rie, a Mobistar employee, who will travel with them as far as their point of departure at the Russian Antarctic base. An is the winner of the ICE Challenge competition launched internally by Mobistar to create a link between all the company’s employees and Dixie and Sam’s expedition.

Mobistar actively participates in the Mobility Week and offers 200 bikes to its customers

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:00:00 GMT

Electric cars, public transport, carpooling, homeworking … This year, from 16 to 22 September, Mobistar employees will participate more actively than ever before in the European Mobility Week. Nor will customers be left out: this Saturday 17 September, Mobistar will offer its customers no less than 200 bicycles as part of the TempoPlay loyalty programme.

Mobistar renews its mobile network: greater coverage, lower consumption, and future-proof technology !

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 8 September 2011 – This month, Mobistar begins upgrading its mobile network. The company will be investing a total of 36 million euros to install higher-performance and more economical equipment throughout its network over the next two years. This will generate significant benefits not only for customers, who will enjoy better indoor coverage, but also for the environment, thanks to a fifty percent reduction in energy consumption. And the icing on the cake: this investment will prepare Mobistar for the arrival of LTE technology.

Mobistar enhances its Digital TV offer with films on demand

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 30 August 2011 – As promised, Mobistar continues to enhance its TV offer. From today, Starpack customers can access an innovative and user-friendly video on demand service. The catalogue of films is made available via a partnership with the Dutch company, The Entertainment Group.

Benoit Scheen appointed Executive Vice President of Europe for France Télécom-Orange

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:00:00 GMT

Mobistar today announces that Benoit Scheen has been appointed Executive Vice President of Europe (excluding France) by the Board of Directors of France Télécom-Orange. In this role, Benoit Scheen will be part of the Group’s Executive Committee and report directly to the chairman Stéphane Richard. He will take up his new responsibilities as from September 1st 2011. Until then he remains CEO of Mobistar.

Mobistar, confident, confirms its forecasts for the financial year 2011

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:00:00 GMT

Today, Mobistar publishes its financial results for the first half year of 2011. Mobistar progressed well in the postpaid mobile, machine-to-machine and mobile Internet services, as well as in sales of smartphones and fixed lines activities during the first six months of 2011. The Mobistar group´s results for the first half of 2011 were significantly affected by the reduction in the mobile termination and roaming rates (54.5 million euros on the turnover and 27.9 million euros on the EBITDA).

Mobistar remains the favourite telecom supplier of the Flemish Authorities

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 22:00:00 GMT

Mobistar is signing the 3rd extension and expansion of its contract with the Flemish Authorities to supply telecom services to all Flemish Ministries and Agencies. The contract covers both fix and mobile telecom services, and is valid for a 7-year period. This reinforces Mobistar’s position as convergent player on the telecom market for businesses.

Mobistar is awarded the “Gender Equality European Standard (GEES)”

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 22:00:00 GMT

At an official ceremony that took place this Wednesday at the European Parliament in Brussels, Mobistar and the France Telecom-Orange group were awarded the Gender Equality - European Standard (for equality between men and women in the workplace). Created by the Arborus Fund, this label is the first European standard for workplace equality. The aim of the “Gender Equality European Standard” is to create throughout Europe a common culture which seeks to promote male/female equality at work.

With Mobistar, a single mobile Internet contract to share with multiple devices!

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:00:00 GMT

Smartphones, tablets, laptops… Users have more and more devices connected to mobile Internet. But up to now, in order to surf the Internet from all these terminals they had to subscribe into multiple contracts, with all the costs and complications that implies. To better meet their needs, Mobistar launches Internet Everywhere Multi, a contract which allows sharing the same data bundle on several devices. A first on the Belgian residential market.

Broadband and TV-distribution markets: Mobistar welcomes the outcome of the European review process

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 22:00:00 GMT

Mobistar welcomes the decisions of the European Commission regarding the market analysis of the Belgian regulators for the broadband and TV-distribution markets, which were officially published today.

Signature E-safety charter

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:00:00 GMT

The e-safety charter, a self-regulating document for the online protection of children and young people, is being signed today at the initiative of Child Focus and the six leading content and access providers (Belgacom, KPN Group Belgium/BASE, Microsoft, Mobistar, Netlog and Telenet).

VT4 Mobile: home everywhere with VT4 and Mobistar

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 22:00:00 GMT

Television broadcaster VT4 and telecom operator Mobistar launch VT4 Mobile, a brand-new, convenient and easy prepaid mobile phone offer.

Major roadworks in Brussels: Mobistar more than ever in favour of teleworking

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 22:00:00 GMT

During the coming weeks, major works will be undertaken on the Vilvorde overpass and in the Reyers-Meiser and Woluwe tunnels. These works will lead to even more traffic congestion in the capital and its environs. Mobistar is therefore encouraging its employees more than ever before to choose to work from home when they have the opportunity. Thanks to the programme started in 2008, more than 700 of the company’s staff already work regularly from home.

Starpack from Mobistar uses less power and starts up quicker than its competitors!

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 22:00:00 GMT

Not all digital television offers are the same in terms of how much electricity they consume. According to a study carried out by researchers from the ULB (Université Libre de Bruxelles), the Starpack solution from Mobistar, which combines digital interactive television, Internet and fixed line telephony, uses between 26% and 47% less energy than similar products from Belgacom, VOO and Telenet.

Antarctic Ice : 150 days to go

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 22:00:00 GMT

150 days to go before Dixie Dansercoer & Sam Deltour take off for the Antarctic ICE expedition, a 6000 km CO² neutral crossover of the Southpole by windkite.

Mobistar adds mobile telephony to its Starpack offer

Thu, 26 May 2011 22:00:00 GMT

Mobistar launches the all-inclusive packs. By adding mobile telephony to its Starpack offer, which already includes digital TV, unlimited Internet and unlimited fixed line telephony, Mobistar is launching a complete and extremely competitive "quadruple play" solution.

Mobistar offers its TV subscribers exclusive access to the Cannes Festival

Thu, 05 May 2011 22:00:00 GMT

All the magic of Cannes in your living room or on your smartphone with the “TV Festival de Cannes” channel, which will be exclusively available on Mobistar Digital TV and Mobistar Mobile TV from 11th to 22nd May. Belgian television viewers will be able to see the behind the scenes action of the 64th Cannes Festival as if they were right there on la Croisette!

Mobistar confirms its forecasts driven by robust growth in its customer base

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:00:00 GMT

Today, Mobistar publishes its results for the first quarter of 2011. Mobistar is pursuing its convergence strategy.

Red Bull MOBILE comes to Belgium. A strong partnership for Mobistar

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:00:00 GMT

After launching in Austria, Switzerland, Hungary and South Africa, Red Bull MOBILE is today initiating its commercial activities in Belgium.

April 2nd, World Autism Day. Mobistar, through its Participate! association, presents a new information module

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:00:00 GMT

In 2007, Mobistar decided to make a commitment in favour of autism and created an association called Participate!, which brings together the leading autism reference centres and two of the largest parents' associations in Belgium.

No more unpleasant surprises when surfing on your mobile phone abroad!

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 22:00:00 GMT

Data roaming tariffs that are both less expensive and easier to control : thanks to its Travel Data Daily offer, now active by default, Mobistar enables all its residential customers to surf on their smartphone, PC or tablet without a worry whenever they are travelling in Europe, the United States or China.

Women spend more time on the phone and send more text messages than men

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 23:00:00 GMT

On the occasion of International Women´s Day, this Tuesday March 8th, Mobistar unveils certain differences between men and women with regard to mobile telephony. The main finding is that women spend more time on the phone, and send a larger number of text messages. They also have a stronger emotional connection with their mobile operator. On the other hand, fewer of them surf on their mobile phones, and they are also less fond of smartphones than men.

A mobile phone for seniors, now available in the Mobistar Centers

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Mobistar is expanding its range of mobile phones with the Doro PhoneEasy® a mobile phone specially developed for seniors and their particular needs.

Using your mobile as an electronic purse

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 23:00:00 GMT

The financial and telecom sector together will launch a new standard product for mobile payments in 2011

Mobistar exceeds growth forecasts in 2010

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Today, Mobistar publishes its results for the financial year 2010. The Mobistar group continued its growth in Belgium and Luxembourg and will further strengthen its position as a convergent telecom player on both the residential and the business markets. Despite an unfavorable regulatory context, the Mobistar group achieved an increased turnover and exceeded its own forecasts for the full financial year 2010. These results allow Mobistar to pay out a dividend for a total amount of 258.1 million euros, or 4.30 euros per share.

Mobistar Group optimizes its financing structure

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Mobistar has decided to conditionally waive a debt of 30 million euro owed by his subsidiary Orange S.A. in Luxembourg. Mobistar has also reversed certain provisions on the investment deduction for sustainable investments. The two decisions result in a decrease in tax costs and a 14 million euro improvement of the consolidated net result for 2010. The most recent guidance for the consolidated net result do not take this positive impact into account. Finally, Mobistar’s Board of Directors has approved the re-financing of the long-term credit facility for an amount of 450 million euro.

Mobistar, Dixie Dansercoer and Sam Deltour: partners for the Antarctic ICE Expedition

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Mobistar confirms today that it is entering into an exclusive partnership with Dixie Dansercoer and Sam Deltour for their Antarctic ICE Expedition

Mobistar launches a new mobile portal

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 7th December 2010 – From now on, all Mobistar customers will have the same entryway to the mobile Internet: m.mobistar.be. Mobistar´s new mobile portal is more open, more personalisable and faster, offering many useful new functionalities and loads of fun.

Cristina Zanchi becomes Mobistar's first Chief Customer Loyalty Officer

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 22:00:00 GMT

The board of directors of Mobistar has decided to create a new post within the company’s management structure. Cristina Zanchi joins the Mobistar executive committee as Chief Customer Loyalty Officer. Her mission will be to further strengthen the links between Mobistar and its more than 4 million customers.

Mobistar announces the winner of the space trip!

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 22:00:00 GMT

Today, Mobistar will hand out a 200,000 dollar ticket for the first space trip to Antoine Lesceux, a 19 year-old student from Jupille-sur-Meuse. The young man was designated by the bailiff as the winner of the online Mobistar competition organized in the context of the launch of its digital TV offer.

Crystal clear calling thanks to Mobistar's Mobile HD Voice technology

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 22:00:00 GMT

Mobistar has become the first in Belgium to implement the Mobile HD Voice technology on its 3G network.

Mobistar extends contract with SNCB-NMBS group for fixed and mobile telecommunications solutions for the third time

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 22:00:00 GMT

Mobistar signs the third extension of its contract with the SNCB-NMBS group for a period of 2+(4x1) years. The new contract includes both fixed and mobile voice and data applications.

Mobistar first to launch mobile communication platform for business customers

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:00:00 GMT

Today Mobistar is launching a new mobile communication platform for its professional customers in the SME and corporate segment.

Tellink concludes MVNO contract with Mobistar

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 22:00:00 GMT

Tellink and Mobistar are announcing their partnership agreement today.

Belgian High Tech enables Smart Mobility

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:00:00 GMT

Companies demonstrate their technological know-how for emergency call and intelligent road charging.

Mobistar successfully completes first tests of its experimental LTE network in Belgium

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 22:00:00 GMT

Mobistar has implemented its experimental LTE network (Long Term Evolution) after receiving a test licence from BIPT, the Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications.

Mobistar´s acquisition of KPN Belgium Business completed after Competition Council gives green light

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 22:00:00 GMT

In November 2009 Mobistar announced the agreement to acquire KPN Belgium Business n.v. (b2b and carrier activities in Belgium). Thetransaction was completed on 31 March 2010 after the operator received the Competition Council´s approval for the acquisition on 25 March 2010. The legal entityis being renamed Mobistar Enterprise Services n.v. Mobistar thus reconfirms its strategy of continuing to invest in the professional market so as to further strengthenits position as a convergent player.

Mobistar announces turnover up 2.25 %

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Mobistar publishes its results for the 2009 financial year today. The operator has
reported turnover and a net result higher than the guidance. The EBITDA margin of service revenues and the investment level are in line with expectations. The organic cash-flow and the net result will enable the operatorto pay out a dividend for a total amount of 273 million euros, or a total dividend amount of 4.55 euros per share. Mobistar also announced a specific development plan for 2010 to pursue its continued growth.

Proposal for mobile termination rates announced

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:00:00 GMT

The BIPT announced its new proposal for the next decreases in MTR today.

Mobistar signs m2m partnership with Touring for automatic assistance in the event of theft, accident and breakdown throughout Europe

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:00:00 GMT

From now on, in the event of theft, accident or breakdown, drivers can get in touch automatically with emergency services within a few seconds throughout the whole of Europe.

Mobistar acquires the Belgian b2b and carrier activities from KPN

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Mobistar is announcing today an agreement with KPN Mobile International B.V. covering the purchase of KPN Belgium Business S.A./N.V. (b2b and carrier activities in Belgium). The agreement includes the purchase of the fibre network, the takeover of business customers and the wholesale activities from the former ‘Versatel S.A.’. The transfer will be effective during the first quarter of 2010 after approval by the Competition Council. The 135 employees of the KPN Belgium Business S.A./N.V. entity will be integrated into the Mobistar Group.

3V/m: Mobistar and KPN Group Belgium react to ministerial press release

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Mobile operators Mobistar and KPN Group Belgium react to the press release issued by Minister Huytebroeck concerning the executory decisions on the 3V/metre standard. Some erroneous information contained in this release needs to be corrected. For Brussels, Capital of Europe, set to take over the Presidency of the European Union, the delay in implementing the new standard will cause serious harm to the liberalisation of telecoms. Furthermore, the alleged health issues have still not been scientifically proven.

VOXmobile in Luxemburg becomes Orange

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 20th of October 2009 – Today, Mobistar announces that the brand of its subsidiary in Luxemburg, VOXmobile, will change and become Orange on October 28, 2009. There will be no change to the Mobistar brand in Belgium.

Mobistar and KPN Group Belgium collaborate to expand network infrastructure

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Mobistar and KPN Group Belgium (BASE) have
announced a collaboration agreement to jointly expand their mobile
telecommunication networks. This agreement will have a positive impact on
network coverage in view of new environmental standards.

Mobistar launches Internet Everywhere Ticket, the first rechargeable SIM card for mobile internet on a PC. Customers access mobile internet without a subscription.

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels - 23 September 2009 - Mobistar is the first mobile operator to introduce the Internet Everywhere Ticket on the Belgian market. With a prepaid card for mobile internet on a PC, Mobistar customers can go online whenever and wherever they please. They decide themselves how much they want to spend. This prepaid mobile internet formula offers an initial 250 MB of mobile data and is rechargeable. The Internet Everywhere Ticket is available with or without a USB modem in a mobile internet package at all Mobistar points of sale as from 28 September.

Mobistar launches HD mobile television on iPhone 3G and 3GS and extends his mobile TV offering with Eén, Ketnet/Canvas, La Une and La Deux.

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Mobistar continues to innovate, and today is the first operator in Belgium to launch HD (high definition) technology for mobile television on the iPhone 3G and 3GS.

Mobistar is the first to launch One Click Voice Mail

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Today, Mobistar becomes the first provider in Belgium and within the France Télécom Group to launch One Click Voice Mail, the brand new voice mail service. One Click Voice Mail gives all Mobistar customers direct access to the selected voice mail message. This new service is free for both pre- and post-paid customers and can be activated through the Voice Mail menu. Simple, fast and efficient.

Mobistar first operator to integrate social networks in its youth offer

Thu, 28 May 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Mobistar repositions the prepaid card by being the first
mobile operator to offer free Netlog and Facebook access to TempoMusic customers
via Orange World. Mobistar responds to young people’s new ways of communicating.

Mobistar selected as 'International M2M Center' for Machine-To-Machine applications within the France Télécom group

Tue, 19 May 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Mobistar, the market leader for Machine-To-Machine applications in Belgium, has been selected as ‘International M2M Center (IMC)’ for ‘Machine-To-Machine connectivity’ within the France Télécom group. For a two-year period minimum, Mobistar will be a supplier for Machine-To-Machine SIM cards in the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) market and the international M2M deals and will provide the associated services for the France Télécom group.

Stephane Beauduin becomes new Chief Marketing Officer of Mobistar.

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Erick Cuvelier is leaving Mobistar and will be succeeded by Stephane Beauduin. His appointment was approved by Mobistar´s Remuneration and Nomination Committee. Erick Cuvelier has accepted a new challenge as a Director in the Innovation and Marketing department in the FT-Orange Group.

Mobistar first to launch pre-paid bundles for calling and surfing abroad at lower tariffs

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Mobistar today is the first to launch the Holiday Pass and the Internet Pass for advantageously calling and surfing while on holiday.

The mobile operators and the Brussels Capital Region express their will to start consultations on the application of the Brussels standard of 3 V/m, and agree on an implementation schedule

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels Minister for the Environment, Evelyne Huytebroeck, and the mobile operators affiliated with the GSM Operators' Forum have agreed on a framework for the implementation of the Brussels standard of 3 volts/meter, fixed by the Ordinance of 1 March 2007 regarding the "protection of the environment against potential harmful effects and inconveniences caused by non-ionizing radiations".

Mobistar and Telenet reconfirm their strategic partnership following new selection procedure

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Mobistar and Telenet today announced the extension of their strategic partnership for a period of at least 3 years.

Mobistar network smoothly delivers 23.6 million text messages on New Year's Eve

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 1 January 2009 - People increasingly choose to send their New Year’s wishes by text message at the end of the year. This year, Mobistar customers sent a total of 23.6 million SMS’s between Dec. 31 8 p.m. and Jan. 1 8 a.m. In order to accommodate the rise in network traffic, Mobistar raised the capacity of its SMS server and also installed a buffer system.

Mobistar closes its share buy back programme and cancels its own shares

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Mobistar completed its share buy back programme for a total value of 175 million euros, equivalent to 3,277,338 shares, on 27th November 2008. To re-cap, 1,291,752 shares were bought prior to the GM of 7th May 2008 and cancelled by this GM. These shares were acquired for a total of 73.7 million euros.

No tacit extension of Mobistar's 2G licence

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Extension until 2013 announced
Brussels, 5th December 2008. - The BIPT (Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications) and the Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne, have informed Mobistar that there will be no tacit extension of its 2G licence in the two years leading up to the initially agreed date of 27 November 2010.

Mobistar exercises option on remaining 10% of VOXmobile

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 14 November 2008 - Mobistar is buying the remaining 10 % of the shares in its Luxembourg subsidiary VOXmobile for 6,675,000 euros from shareholder Biko, an investment company co-founded by Jean-Claude Bintz and Pascal Koster. Jean-Claude

Mobistar enters into partnership with Pumbby to further develop mobile marketing

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:00:00 GMT

Mobistar and Pumbby enter into a partnership and launch a joint mobile phone advertising initiative for Mobistar customers.

Blyk, a new MVNO partner of Mobistar

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMT

Mobistar and Blyk announce today that they have reached an agreement related to the provision of mobile services. Blyk intends to enter the Belgian market as a mobile virtual network operator using the Mobistar network.

Mobistar appoints Paul Baeck as Chief Commercial Officer

Wed, 21 May 2008 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 22 May 2008 - Mobistar announces the appointment of Paul Baeck as the company's new Chief Commercial Officer. As of 1 August 2008, he'll assume the responsibility for all of the company's commercial activities within the residential...

Mobistar brings the iPhone in exclusivity to the Belgian market

Thu, 15 May 2008 22:00:00 GMT

Thanks to the new agreement between Apple and Orange, Mobistar confirms today that the company has the exclusivity to bring the iPhone to the Belgian market later this year....

Mobistar first to launch a lenticular campaign, in collaboration with JCDecaux Innovate

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Telecom operator Mobistar is starting an outdoor campaign for 'BestDeal' today with a world first on 38 m² in Brussels and Antwerp, using lenticular printing technology from JCDecaux Innovate.

Mobistar reaches its 2007 objectives

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Mobistar reaches its 2007 objectives and proposes a cash return of 600 million euro to its shareholders.

Benoit Scheen becomes Chief Executive Officer of Mobistar

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, December 6, 2007 - The Board of Directors of Mobistar has decided today that Benoit Scheen will lead Mobistar as of January 1st and becomes the new CEO. He will succeed Bernard Moschéni who leaves the company by the end of 2007. Benoi...

Pascal Koster appointed Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Mobistar

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 9 November 2007 - Mobistar announces the appointment of Pascal Koster, Managing Director of VOXmobile, to the position of Chief Technology Officer and member of the Executive Committee of Mobistar. Pascal Koster will retain his role as Managing Director of VOXmobile in Luxembourg and will share his time between these functions and his new functions in Brussels.

Bernard Moschéni is leaving Mobistar. Werner De Laet will ensure transition

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:00:00 GMT

Mobistar announces today that Bernard Moschéni has decided to leave the company before the end of the year and take on a new professional challenge. Werner De Laet, Chief Financial Officer at Mobistar, will ensure transition until a new CEO has been appointed.

Over half a million TempoMusic customers for Mobistar through successful partnership with Universal Music

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 22:00:00 GMT

Mobistar is highly satisfied with the continuing rise in the number of TempoMusic customers as a consequence of a successful joint approach with Universal Music. Over 500,000 TempoMusic customers now enjoy free text messages and music.

Mobistar celebrates third anniversary of Orange World with a new mobile portal

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 22:00:00 GMT

Mobistar is giving Orange World a new look for its third birthday. The brand new interface to the multimedia portal has been completely made to meet the needs and desires of the customers. The Orange World home page of each customer will adjust itself automatically to the customers' usage pattern, and offer direct access to the most frequently used services. The different mobile portal categories are shown with icons and include new services. Each time a Mobistar customer makes a connection, he or she will see a 'new' home page.

SNCB and Mobistar extend partnership

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 22:00:00 GMT

Mobistar has been SNCB's partner in mobile technology for 3 years. Today, Mobistar and SNCB confirm a successful partnership by extending the contract for another 3 years. Using the mobile technology, SNCB is able to develop applications for passenger and goods traffic, which will further enhance the safety and quality of the service. Mobistar confirms herewith its trend-setting position in the professional market.

Mobistar tekent mvno-overeenkomst met Lycamobile

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 26 April 2007 - Today, Mobistar has signed a MVNO contract with Lycamobile, European market leader in prepaid SIM cards for international telecommunications. Lycamobile is targeting principally foreigners living in Belgium who communicate frequently with friends and family in their country of origin.

Mobistar complying with obligations under Telecom Law.

Sun, 29 Oct 2006 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 27 October 2006 - Mobistar does not feel concerned by Testaankoop's allegations that operators are infringing the Telecom Law on a massive scale. Mobistar offers free termination of contracts if the conditions are amended, asks customers fo...

Mobistar will outsource part of network activities. No redundancies.

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 22:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 20 October 2006 - Last night the Mobistar Board validated the outsourcing of some of its network activities. This decision was presented this morning to the works council and the Mobistar employees were informed in all transparency. There...

Mobistar first to launch interactive communication via Bluetooth with JCDecaux

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 22:00:00 GMT

Today Mobistar, in cooperation with Sony Ericsson, is launching an innovating campaign in eight major Belgian cities using the new interactive Bluetooth technology of JCDecaux Innovate. All Bluetooth users can benefit from a unique one-week offer allowing them to receive free of charge a Christina Aguilera ringtone if they are within 30 metres of an Abribus. With this Abribus campaign Mobistar is taking the road of permission marketing.

Mobistar signs a partnership with Delhaize - Another strong partner for the telecom operator

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 22:00:00 GMT

Mobistar and Delhaize announced a new partnership today. The cooperation with Delhaize enables the telecom operator to further expand its offer and its distribution channels. Together they are launching Mobile Plus powered by Mobistar, the cheapest prepaid starter kit on the market, on 31 Augustus 2006.

Werner De Laet appointed Chief Financial Officer at Mobistar

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 23:00:00 GMT

As of 1 June 2006, Werner De Laet will become Chief Financial Officer of Mobistar. His appointment has been approved by Mobistar's Executive Board. Werner has been working in the Finance department at Mobistar for the past 8 years, during which he has steadily taken on greater responsibilities. As Chief Financial Officer, he will be a member of the Executive Committee.

Mobistar confirms its social commitment

Sun, 05 Mar 2006 23:00:00 GMT

Mobistar is offering social discounts on its subscriptions and pre-paid cards. This initiative is part of Mobistar's wish to work in harmony with its social environment.

Mobistar and Telenet conclude a partnership agreement

Mon, 13 Feb 2006 23:00:00 GMT

Telenet and Mobistar announced today a partnership agreement, which will enable both operators to mutually expand their offers.

Mobistar chooses Nortel Networks for its entire radio network

Wed, 03 Nov 2004 23:00:00 GMT

The radio infrastructure for the Mobistar 3G network will be supplied by Nortel Networks. This decision was approved by Mobistar's Board of Directors, following a selection procedure carried out in cooperation with France Telecom and the Orange Group.

Brussels-Vilnius videoconference via UMTS

Thu, 29 Apr 2004 22:00:00 GMT

1 May 2004 will be a historical day for the European Union, as it will welcome ten new members. This signifies the reunification of a Europe that has been divided during decades.

Mobistar books sustained growth

Tue, 20 Apr 2004 22:00:00 GMT

During the first quarter of 2004, Mobistar's customer base continued to grow to reach 2,647,157 active customers on 31 March, an increase of 12% in one year. Over the same period, revenue grew by 19% and the ARPU* witnessed an increase of 4%.