by PIBrussels | Jun 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
On June 14, 2017 ISPA organised its yearly networking event, i.e. the annual Summer Cocktail at the BELvue museum in Brussels. It was a true success: over 60 key players of the Internet sectors were present. We are pleased to see the interesting conversations our guest engaged in and the advantage they took of networking possibilities that evening.
Henri-Jean Pollet, President of ISPA Belgium, kicked off the event by providing an insight in the global trends affecting the internet sector and the importance of ISPA in this context. Our guest speaker, Michel Van Bellinghen, President of the Council of the BIPT, gave a comprehensive overview of the strategic plan for the coming two years for the BIPT, with facts and figures and the priorities for this year, including introducing the 5G.
ISPA and its members want to thank everyone who attended our event and already looks forward setting up more network opportunities.
by PIBrussels | May 17, 2017 | Market Surveys
The total number of active Internet connections in Belgium was 4.165.082 connections during the fourth of 2016. An increase of 4% over the last year.
The number of residential connections grew to a total of 3.755.651 connections in Belgium. This represents an increase of 1.06% over the third quarter.
In the business market the number of Internet connections has increased with 5.291 to 409.312 lines, which represents an increase of 1,31% compared with the previous quarter.
In the fourth quarter of 2016 there is a net growth of 153.956 connections compared to last year.
The total number of active Internet connections in Belgium reached a total of 4.165.082 and represents an increase of 4% compared to Q4 – 2015.
Since 2001, ISPA publishes every quarter a report regarding the evolution of the number of broadband connections in Belgium.
The following companies contributed to this survey: Proximus, Belnet, Brutélé (VOO), Nethys (VOO), Numéricable (SFR), Colt, Cybernet, EDPnet, Evonet, Interoute, Orange, Base, Mac Telecom, Perceval, Proximedia, Scarlet, Telenet, Verizon.
by PIBrussels | Jan 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
Bruxelles, le 20 janvier 2017 – ISPA, L’Association belge des fournisseurs de service Internet, a organisé pour la première année un prix récompensant le mémoire de fin d’étude traitant de questions liées à Internet : L’Internet Student Paper Award (I.S.P.A.). La gagnante, Lise Frehen de l’Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL), a été récompensée par un chèque d’une valeur de 1000€ pour son mémoire traitant du rôle de l’Union Européenne dans la gouvernance de l’internet et des télécommunications.
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by PIBrussels | Jun 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
ISPA, the Belgian Internet Services Providers Association, has the pleasure to invite you to its networking Summer Reception on 6 July in Brussels where we will have the honour of welcoming Philippe De Backer, State Secretary for Privacy
Cybercrime can have regrettable impact on the trust consumers and business have in online services. As ISPA aims at continuously promote the economical and societal advantages of the Internet, we are very happy to gather inspiring speakers who will share their thoughts on how to ensure security breaches can be detected, managed and most importantly, prevented.
This evening will offer you a unique opportunity to meet the representatives of the internet sector and top executives from Belgian Internet Service Providers.
This event is kindly hosted by our member Microsoft.
- 17.30: Opening and registration
- 18.00: Keynote speeches by
Henri-Jean Pollet, ISPA Chair
Philippe De Backer, Secretary of State responsible for the fight against social fraud, Privacy and the North Sea
Alexandre Pluvinage, Head of the Cybercrime Awareness Team, ING Belgium
Jan Neutze, Director of Cybersecurity Policy EMEA, Microsoft
- 18.30- 20.00: Networking Reception
Practical information
When: Wednesday 6 July 2016 at 17.30
Where: Microsoft Innovation Center Brussels, rue Montoyer 51, 1000 Brussels
Participation to this event is free of charge, but registration is required
Please confirm your attendance by 29 June to: info@ispa.be
by PIBrussels | May 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
Compete for the first I.S.P.A.!
Have you written a dissertation on an Internet-related topic? Have you developed a revolutionary piece of Internet technology? Have you done in-depth research on a critical legal, economic or political aspect? Have you reflected on the challenges of Internet governance? Then do not hesitate to compete for the first Internet Student Paper Award, or I.S.P.A.!
Why participate?
- An opportunity to impress the Belgian Internet sector with your research
- The winning dissertation will be published on our website
- The laureate receives €1000
How can I participate?
Summarise your findings in an attractive and accessible article of maximum 2500 words. Feel free to add some pictures and graphs. Send your summary and your dissertation to info@ispa.be on September 25th, 2016 at the latest.
What is ISPA?
The Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) brings together not only access and service providers but also hosting and transit providers in Belgium. ISPA aims to serve as a rallying point for the Internet industry so as to ensure that the potential of the Internet is used to the full, from the point of view of both consumers and professionals.
Questions?
The rules and regulation can be accessed here
Should you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact us at koen@ispa.be.
