ASTRID is a specialised operator that provides the development, management and maintenance of a high technology mobile radio communications network for voice and data transmission. ASTRID is a federal and local council initiative. ASTRID's mission and its execution are in large part defined by a framework. "ASTRID's mission is to establish, run, maintain, and implement any developing modifications and widening of a radio communications network for voice and data transmissions for Belgian emergency and security services, state and institutional security services, and companies or associations, be they public or private, which provide services in the field of emergency and security services"