Permanent 4G/5G Networks
Long-term wireless internet when fixed broadband is not an option
4G/5G as a full alternative to fixed internet
Not every location in Belgium has access to fast fixed internet. Rural areas, industrial estates and new housing developments sometimes wait months for a fibre connection. Meanwhile, the 4G and 5G network across large parts of the country offers excellent speeds and reliability. Astro Rent makes it possible to use these mobile networks as a fully-fledged, permanent internet connection.
Two scenarios, one solution
As a primary connection
At locations where fixed internet is slow, unreliable or unavailable, our NetBox functions as the primary internet connection. With support for 4G and 5G and powerful external antennas, the NetBox extracts the maximum from the available mobile network. Speeds of 100 to 300 Mbps are achievable at many locations — faster than many DSL or cable connections.
This is ideal for:
- Agricultural businesses and rural locations where fibre is not yet available.
- Shops and hospitality businesses in areas with limited fixed infrastructure.
- Small offices and self-employed professionals who do not want to wait for a slow installation procedure.
- Holiday homes and B&Bs that want to offer guests a reliable WiFi connection.
As backup and failover
For businesses where internet downtime is not an option, Astro Rent offers a 4G/5G backup solution. The NetBox is configured as an automatic failover: as soon as your fixed connection goes down, the network seamlessly switches to 4G/5G. Your employees, POS systems and cloud applications keep running without interruption.
This is indispensable for:
- Shops and retail — Payment terminals must never go offline.
- Medical practices — Electronic patient records must always be accessible.
- Offices with cloud-based tools — From Microsoft 365 to CRM systems, everything requires a constant connection.
- Hospitality — Online orders, reservation systems and customer reviews do not stop during an outage.
Benefits of long-term rental
No upfront investment
You rent the equipment and pay a fixed monthly amount. No purchase costs.
Always the latest technology
We upgrade your equipment when better models become available.
Management and monitoring
Our team monitors your connection remotely and proactively intervenes when problems arise.
SIM management included
We take care of the right SIM card and optimal data plan with the provider offering the best coverage at your location.
No long contracts required
Although this service is intended for long-term use, you can cancel with only one month's notice.
Technical details
The NetBox for permanent use is delivered with:
- Dual-SIM support for automatic provider switching in the event of coverage issues.
- External 4G/5G antennas for optimal signal reception.
- Professional WiFi with support for multiple networks (guest and internal).
- Ethernet ports for wired devices such as desktops, printers and POS systems.
- Optional VPN configuration for secure access to your corporate network.
Contact us for a coverage analysis at your location. We test the available speeds and advise the best solution for your situation.