RTK corrections in Belgium, not tied to one network
RTK Premium delivers network RTK corrections across Belgium in ETRS89 (ETRF2000, epoch 2010.0) over standard NTRIP. In a fixed solution it reaches 1 to 2 cm horizontally and under 3 cm vertically. 2+ networks serve Belgium, so smart failover takes over when a network drops, and the 99.9% monthly service level applies in the Eligible Area the coverage map shows. One account works in Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels and across the borders with the Netherlands and Luxembourg, and a 14-day free trial comes first.
RTK Premium in Belgium
| Coverage | Eligible Area, served by 2+ networks; check your site on the coverage map |
|---|---|
| Frame | ETRS89 (ETRF2000, epoch 2010.0), ellipsoidal heights |
| Accuracy | 1 to 2 cm horizontal, under 3 cm vertical, in a fixed solution |
| Service level | 99.9% monthly availability for RTK Premium in the Eligible Area the coverage map shows, with a refund of the monthly fee when a month falls short |
| Account | One login across Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg and their borders |
| Trial | 14 days on your own receiver; your account arrives by email within two working hours |
| Price | Priced per device and term. Request pricing |
| Support | Business days, 09:00 to 23:00 local time |
| Stream | RTCM 3.x over NTRIP; caster rtkpremium.xyz, port 2101, mountpoint COMMON |
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Correction services in Belgium
Belgian crews choose between the regional public networks, commercial network RTK, crowd-sourced base stations, satellite-delivered corrections and their own base.
| Type | Typical operator | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Regional public network | The regional governments of Flanders and Wallonia, each with its own registration and terms. | Registration in each region, whether coverage continues across the border, whether an availability commitment is published, and support hours. |
| Commercial network RTK | A private provider with stations across the Benelux and beyond. | How many correction sources serve your area, the published service level and its remedy, whether one account works across borders, and whether a trial is offered. |
| Crowd-sourced network | Independent owners hosting single base stations. | Distance to the nearest base, station uptime, and how each base was surveyed. |
| Satellite or state-space (PPP-RTK, SSR) | A provider broadcasting an error model without a local base. | Convergence time, accuracy and vertical performance. |
| Your own base | Your crew, on a surveyed point. | The survey of the base point, range, and the time spent setting it up and guarding it. |
Coordinates and heights
RTK Premium delivers ETRS89 (ETRF2000, epoch 2010.0), with ellipsoidal heights. Belgian plane coordinates use Belgian Lambert 2008, or Belgian Lambert 72 for many existing datasets, and TAW/DNG heights are converted from ellipsoidal heights with the national geoid model hBG18. Use the official grid or procedure rather than a seven-parameter transformation, and measure a known control point before relying on the results.
Setup
- Start the 14-day free trial on this site, or order a subscription. Your account arrives by email within two working hours.
- Enter the caster rtkpremium.xyz, port 2101 and mountpoint COMMON in your controller or receiver, with the username and password from your account.
- Measure a control point you trust before the job starts, and compare the result with its published coordinates in your project's frame.
Industries using precise positioning or RTK corrections in Belgium
Port: Port of Antwerp-Bruges ended 2025 with total maritime throughput of 266.5 million tonnes. Quay works, dredging and terminal layout are set out from surveyed control. (Port of Antwerp-Bruges, 2025)
Inland shipping: Goods carried on Flemish waterways totalled 66.2 million tonnes in 2025. Dredging, bank protection and bridge clearance need heights to the centimetre. (De Vlaamse Waterweg, 2025)
Waterway assets: De Vlaamse Waterweg manages 1,000 km of waterways, 131 locks and 800 bridges. Inspection and maintenance surveys on that network are measured against the TAW height system. (De Vlaamse Waterweg, 2025)
Rail: The Belgian railway network comprises 3,602 km of rail lines. Track surveys and clearance checks are measured against design to the centimetre. (Infrabel, accessed Nov 2026)
Questions about RTK in Belgium
Which RTK correction service covers Belgium?
RTK Premium covers Belgium with 2+ networks and a 99.9% monthly service level in the Eligible Area. The coverage map shows the networks at any site.
Is there a free RTK network in Belgium?
The regional governments of Flanders and Wallonia run public networks with their own registration and terms, and community networks host free single base stations of varying quality.
Which frame should RTK corrections use in Belgium?
Use ETRS89, then convert to Belgian Lambert 2008 or Lambert 72 and to TAW/DNG heights with hBG18.
Can I use one RTK account in Flanders, Wallonia and the Netherlands?
With RTK Premium you can: the same credentials, caster and mountpoint work across Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg and their borders. Public networks generally stop at their own regional boundary.
How much does RTK Premium cost in Belgium?
Prices depend on the number of devices, the term and the product, and we quote them after a short call. The 14-day trial needs no payment.
Do I need my own base station?
No. Network RTK builds the correction for your position from the surrounding stations, so there is no base to set up, survey or guard.
Can I try RTK Premium before I buy?
Yes. The trial runs for 14 days on your own receiver, with full access to the RTK Premium network.
Last updated: 7 November 2026
Try RTK Premium in Belgium
Run the 14-day trial at your own sites, with Lambert and hBG18 applied, before you commit to a plan.
