Belgian technologies for an interconnected world. (Belgian telecommunications industry) (Special issue: Telecommunications in Belgium) (Industry Overview)

Telecom plays an extremely important role in the Belgian economy. It is an integral part of Belgium's industrial history. Since the telephone was first introduced in the late nineteenth century, Belgium has established strong research facilities and expertise in this constantly-changing arena. The Belgian telecommunications industry is truly at the leading edge of today's technology.

In 1990, revenue from Belgian equipment vendors soared to approximately $1.5 trillion. This is largely due to Belgium's world class telecom vendors who collectively provide a broad spectrum of services and equipment, ranging from public and private communications networks to switching equipment. Since 1985, this sector has grown 57%.

Belgium's largest equipment providers have developed internationally known research and development centers and are leaders in the global telecommunications industry.