Secondary net gains...

In Bob Elliott’s recent Talking Points column (August 2018) regarding the cessation of the Orange Maison Secondaire lines, he seemed to say this would be more expensive.

Published Monday 03 September 2018 - 14:40 Modified Monday 03 September 2018 - 14:40

My experience is I am now paying half the monthly sum for landline and internet. Add this to the €55 connection and disconnection costs, and we are saving a substantial amount.

I hope this reassures others.

Sarah Middleton, by email

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