Local Services in Belgium

Living in Belgium is easy because it is one of the most developed nations in the world and local services are accessible, convenient and advanced.

Electricity: Belgium receives electricity at 230 V 50 Hz. A 'C' style plug can be used with 'E' and 'F' receptacles. Type C receptacles are prohibited in Belgium.

Telephone Services: Belgium has a highly developed, technologically advanced, and completely automated domestic and international telephone and telegraph facilities. There is a nationwide cellular telephone system; extensive cable network; and limited microwave radio relay network.

International Country Code: 32

Internet Services: Belgium has many Internet service providers and a huge number of people use the Internet.

Internet Country Code: .be

Radio Stations: Seven AM, 79 FM and one shortwave (1998)

Television Stations: 25 (plus 10 repeaters)

Public Transport: Belgium is well served by all modes of transport with the motorway and railway networks covering all urban areas. The railway, the older of the two, provides better coverage of town centers. A network of inland waterways serves in flat areas and in the large valleys. The motorway network is the densest in the world and motorways are supported by a network of expressways. Most of these are part of European routes and facilitate access to neighboring countries as well.