New Mobile Operator in Belgium: Should You Switch to DIGI?

In Belgium, the only truly new mobile operator is called DIGI. It arrived in late 2024 as the country's fourth network and undercuts everyone: plans from €3/month up to 60 GB for €9, contract-free. The real question is not the price, which is unbeatable, but coverage at your address. Here is how to decide.

A new mobile operator here means a player that runs its own antenna network, not a mere reseller. DIGI is the fourth to hold its own spectrum in Belgium, alongside Proximus, Orange and Base. That is what sets it apart from an alternative operator (MVNO) such as Scarlet or Mobile Vikings, which lease a big-name network.

What is DIGI, this new Belgian mobile operator?

DIGI is a telecom operator of Romanian origin, launched in Belgium in December 2024. It became the country's fourth mobile network after winning 5G spectrum, on a simple bet: very low prices and no contract.

The group behind DIGI (Digi Communications) already operates in Romania, Spain, Italy and Portugal, where it is known for aggressive pricing. In Belgium it partnered with Citymesh to build its network. By the end of 2025, DIGI had about 91,000 Belgian mobile subscribers (L'Avenir, February 2026): a real start, but still far from the millions of customers of Proximus or Orange. On satisfaction, the operator posts 4/5 on Trustpilot (May 2026).

The difference from an MVNO matters. Scarlet, Yoin or Mobile Vikings have no antennas: they lease those of Proximus or Telenet. DIGI, by contrast, is building its own network, even if it still leans heavily on Proximus while it deploys. It is a full-fledged operator, not a reseller.

How much do DIGI plans cost in 2026?

DIGI offers four mobile plans, from €3 to €9/month, all contract-free. Euro for euro, these are among the most generous data allowances on the Belgian market in 2026.

Here is the line-up as listed in July 2026 on DIGI's site and on Mon-Abonnement-Gsm.be. Calls and texts to DIGI numbers are unlimited; to other networks, they are billed per use on the entry plan.

Indicative prices, contract-free, SIM or eSIM. Data allowances were raised in January 2026 with no price increase.

The standout point: in January 2026, DIGI added gigabytes to its plans without touching prices (L'Avenir, January 2026). The €5 plan thus moved up to 30 GB. Over the same period, several rivals were raising prices. For a heavy data user, 60 GB for €9 remains hard to beat in 2026.

Does DIGI get good coverage everywhere in Belgium?

Not yet through its own network. Today, DIGI coverage relies mostly on roaming on Proximus while the operator deploys its own antennas. As a result, what you get depends heavily on your address.

DIGI is building its network (5G included) first in large cities: Brussels, Ghent, Charleroi and Liège are among them (DHnet, February 2026). Everywhere else, your phone falls back on the Proximus network, the highest-rated in the country. The rollout plan targets about 30% of the population by end 2025, 70% by 2028 and near-full coverage by 2030. In other words, DIGI's own network was still incomplete in mid-2026, which the operator does not hide.

In practice, at a Brussels address covered by DIGI antennas, you enjoy in-house 5G. In a Walloon village, you run on Proximus, sometimes with a capped speed depending on roaming terms. That is why the right reflex before switching is to check coverage at your exact address. The IBPT, the Belgian telecom regulator, publishes coverage maps that make this check possible.

Is switching to DIGI risky?

The financial risk is low. Plans are contract-free and Easy Switch transfers your number: you can test DIGI for a month and leave if coverage disappoints, with nothing to lose.

The lack of a contract is the key asset. Where a classic subscription often ties you for 24 months, a DIGI plan cancels monthly. The only real cost to watch is the SIM card activation fee. Otherwise, Belgian number portability is designed to make the change painless, and DIGI follows the same rules as everyone.

Can you keep your number when moving to DIGI?

Yes, through Easy Switch, supervised by the IBPT. DIGI handles cancelling your old operator and transferring your number, usually within one business day, free of charge. If the transfer runs late beyond the agreed deadline, €3/day in compensation is provided. So you do not have to contact your old operator yourself, nor fear a long outage. For the detailed steps, see our guide on how to switch mobile operator without losing your number.

Does DIGI work abroad?

Postpaid plans include roaming within the European Union, like other Belgian operators. The point to watch concerns prepaid: DIGI prepaid cards do not allow roaming abroad. If you travel regularly outside the EU, compare per-country rates before leaving, as they climb quickly outside Europe.

DIGI vs Proximus, Orange and Base: what do you really gain?

You gain mainly on price and on tariff stability. DIGI lines up plans two to three times cheaper than the big operators' entry level, and froze its prices in 2026 while others raised theirs.

The contrast is clear in 2026. Orange raised its mobile plans by €2 to €3/month in January, with increases of up to €4 on older formulas (Test-Achats, 2026). Proximus also revised several tariffs upward on 1 January. DIGI, for its part, pledged not to raise its prices this year (L'Avenir, January 2026). Over an annual bill, the gap quickly adds up to tens of euros.

What you do not yet gain is network and service maturity. Proximus remains the benchmark for coverage and 5G, Orange follows closely, and Base rounds out the trio with the backing of the Telenet network. DIGI is catching up, but its own network and customer service are younger.

Indicative mobile entry prices, July 2026; exact formulas vary with promotions.

Who DIGI is worth it for in 2026

DIGI is the best mobile choice for heavy data use on a small budget, especially in cities. It is less so for anyone who needs perfect coverage in a rural area or a full internet bundle.

A student or young professional who uses a lot of data in the city has every reason to look at DIGI: 60 GB for €9/month, contract-free, no one comes close. A resident of a large city already covered by the own network gets in-house 5G on top. Conversely, if you live in a village where every signal bar counts, caution is in order: until the own network arrives, you depend on Proximus roaming. And for an internet + TV + mobile bundle everywhere in Belgium, DIGI does not yet play in the big league, for lack of fibre available beyond a few Brussels municipalities.

To widen the comparison, read our guide on which mobile operator to choose in Belgium, our pick of the best alternative operators (MVNOs) or our overview of the cheapest mobile operator in Belgium.