Where there is a continuous or regular significant difference between the actual speeds of the Internet access service and the speeds specified by the ISP in the contract.
Do not assume that you will get the speeds the operators advertise in their advertisements.
Fixed Internet service providers (ISPs) have to mention the minimum, maximum and generally available speeds in their contracts and on their websites as well.
A BIPT Decision defines how these values have to be interpreted concretely, taking into account the set-up of networks in Belgium:
The actual speeds shall be between the minimum and maximum speeds and preferably as close as possible to the generally available speed.
PLEASE NOTE THAT:
Be older than 65:
In that case two additional conditions have to be met:
Have a disability of at least 66%: be recognised as a person disabled or unable to work for more than 66% by an administrative or court ruling, be recognised by the FPS Social Security as a person disabled for more than 66% or as a person whose self-reliance is diminished by at least 9 points, or be recognised by the sickness insurance agency to be invalid for more than 66%.
In that case three additional conditions have to be met:
Receive a guaranteed minimum income pursuant to the Act of 26 May 2002 on the right to social integration.
Suffer from at least 70 dB hearing loss in the best ear or live together with a child or grandchild that suffers from at least 70 dB hearing loss in the best ear.
Having undergone a laryngectomy or live together with a child or grandchild that has undergone a laryngectomy.
Be a military person who has been blinded in war.