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« on: July 28, 2007, 12:43:45 PM »

Can anybody suggest a cheap dial-up isp?  I am loosing access to the internet after Tuesday, and while the public library is an option it has some problems.  It's not open on Sunday, and sometimes one has to wait in line for an hour and a half to get a computer.

Assuming I get the job, my wages will be too small for me to afford dsl.

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« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2007, 12:56:41 PM »

My parents use peoplepc.com  and only have minor complaints.  They, too, are still in Kansas.

I always look at that name (peoplepc, not Kansas) and think it should be pronounced "peh-oh-PLEP-kah."
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« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2007, 12:58:49 PM »

I used AOL during the periods when I didn't have university affiliation (and was also moving/traveling around a lot).
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« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2007, 01:04:30 PM »

My parents use peoplepc.com  and only have minor complaints.  They, too, are still in Kansas.

I always look at that name (peoplepc, not Kansas) and think it should be pronounced "peh-oh-PLEP-kah."

Don't pay more than $6.  If you cancel, they'll court you and add accelerators at the lowest price.  It's a good back-up for dodgy cable.
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« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2007, 01:47:23 PM »

Isn't AOL free now?
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« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2007, 01:50:40 PM »

Google gives free online accounts. cs.com is cheaper than some ISPs.
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« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2007, 10:36:18 PM »

Do you have a laptop? All the McDonald's around here have free wifi. Also, they have a few healthy salad options and the coffee does not suck anymore.
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« Reply #7 on: July 29, 2007, 01:44:02 AM »

For backup/travel I use a thing called budgetdialup.com.  They have local dialup numbers all over the world.  I usually buy their prepaid access (since I only need it while travelling), but they also have a monthly plan. - DvF
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« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2007, 11:37:18 PM »

vtisp allows 150 hours for $3.95 per month.  It's cheaper if you prepay several months at a time.

Netzero still has a free service, but it's only ten hours a month. 
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