Satellic Celebrates a Decade of Innovation and Leadership in the Tolling Industry

Satellic, a pioneer in electronic toll collection for HGV, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month. Over the past decade, the company has enhanced the tolling industry with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions, establishing itself as a Belgian leader in the tolling business and a model in the European landscape.

Founded in 2014, Satellic set out with a mission to implement a toll collection process and improve transport efficiency. Today, the company manages the kilometre toll system across 3 Regions in 4 languages, providing services to thousands of drivers each day, offering two different collecting means as a tax for Flanders and Brussels Capital Region and as a fee for Wallonia. Satellic uses satellite positioning technology (GNSS) together with mobile (GSM) and dedicated short range communication (DSRC).

A Decade of Milestones

Satellic’s journey has been marked by significant milestones and achievements:

• 22 July 2014: Creation of Satellic
• 25 July 2014: Signature of the DBFMO contract, for Designing, Building, Financing, Maintaining, and Operating the system
• 1 October 2015: Launch of the Satellic kilometre charging system for HGV as well as the distribution of the On Board Units
• 1 April 2016: Launch of the commercial operations

Looking Ahead

As Satellic celebrates this significant milestone, the company is looking towards the future with ambitious plans for growth and expansion, like the upcoming Route Ticket. CEO Kurt Cornelis commented, "We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved over the past ten years. Our success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, as well as the trust and support of our Client Viapass, our partners and customers. We are excited about the future and remain committed to driving innovation in the tolling industry."