Both Telenet and Belgacom, Belgiums largest telecom providers make sure that every house in Belgium has one of their digiboxes. This wasn't always their core business, its is only because last several years technology has evolved and HD-televisions have become payable that they could extend their monopolies.
This extension was mostly possible due to their power on the Belgian market. They set datalimits and blocked several American tv-sites like hulu.com -where you can stream tv-shows. This way they block a lot of alternatives to make sure you buy all yout favorite programs via their digiboxes.
Personally, I can't stand the way both companies promote their products. I hate the fact they cut in my freedom while I pay more than enough compared to what is charged in other countries. And the most annoying thing of all, its either Belgacom or Telenet if you want tv or internet in belgium.
Source: http://cwafiles.org/speedmatters/state_reports_2009/CWA_Report_on_Internet_Speeds_2009.pdf?nocdn=1
Tom Van Raemdonck
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