PROBLEM is there have emerged competitors to nationalized TV,phone,net service 
(Belgacom) but not available for all 3 outside population areas ...still stuck 
with Belgacom ...wifi 3g also only in population areas or else I would gladly 
dispense with cable internet and use wifi ...too bad.  All their internet 
options are volume limited.  There is a big stink in Belgium over the high 
price of internet of all flavors.  One thing though...cellular phone service is 
available pegged 5 bars 2g or 3g every square inch of that country ...even in 
the woods!!

-----Original Message-----
From: b_s-wilk [mailto:[email protected]] 
Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 11:51 PM
Subject: Re: Wing Nuts Oppose Better Broadband

rleesimon <[email protected]> escribió:

> Cellular internet in Belgium is around $90/mo and only around major cities
> do you get 3g ...the land line internet is around $60/mo with basic TV
> (around 50 channels) and is "DSL speed" ...not that fast ...it is transited
> over the phone lines ...now they are saying it is bumped to 4down1up for
> only $2 more a month ...we'll see...

I can get a prepaid SIM card for 3G data from Vodafone in Spain, 250 MB, 
29 euros; 400 MB, 49 euros. Fits in phone or PC card adapter for 
notebooks. Good for basic surfing while traveling. For phones with WiFi, 
the basic 3G service is all you need. Haven't been in Belgium since 
before mobiles. Home broadband is cheaper in France.

Cellular internet in many countries is with prepaid cards, not monthly 
plans, and is often cheaper that way. Home service is usually cheaper by 
the month, depending on the country.


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