Internet in Italy

Submitted by natalia on

Ciao!

I am currently using 3 for internet, but I was wondering if anyone has good or bad experiences to share about getting internet installed in your home in Italy?

What is the best internet service provider in Italy? What internet companies should be avoided? How did you deal with getting the landline that is necessary?

And, if you dont mind me asking, how much do you pay per month for Italian internet?

Grazie!

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