Freephone

Freephone is a telecommunications brand predominantly associated with Telenet, a leading Belgian provider of broadband, fixed and mobile telephony, and cable television services. Originally introduced in 1998 as 'Telenet Freephone' for fixed-line services using its extensive cable network, the brand has since evolved to include 'Freephone Mobile,' a service launched in 2011 to offer customers flexible calling options.

While 'freephone' is a generic industry term for toll-free telephone services globally, it operates as a distinct commercial brand under Telenet's portfolio in the Belgian market. Telenet itself is part of a larger international corporate structure, being a primary subsidiary of Liberty Global, one of the world's largest converging video, broadband, and communications companies. The service infrastructure and network operations are headquartered in Mechelen, Belgium.