Belgian web connections too expensive, says Belgian study
Belgian web connections are more expensive than those in the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, France, the UK, Germany and Italy, says a study by Belga’s Test Achat. Reported by Expatica
Belgian web connections are more expensive than those in the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, France, the UK, Germany and Italy, says a study by Belga’s Test Achat. Reported by Expatica
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