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France begins phasing out copper phone lines
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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.
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