Learn more about Internet Dial Up Service Providers
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Dial Up Providers:
AOL:
A dial up ISP best known for probably sending out more CDs in the mail than there
are addresses. Their plans range in cost between $10 and $25 per month. They don't
require a contract, but are somewhat pricey. If you like software that holds your
hand through the dial-up process and you like add-ons, choose this or PeoplePC/NetZero.
AT&T:
Unlimited plans start at $15 for current phone customers and $22 for non-AT&T
customers. Even if you are an AT&T customer, their service price is average.
Choose them if you want to consolidate billing.
BasicISP.net:
A small national ISP that has plans ranging from $7-$10 per month. Customer support
is located completely in the USA. They don't have a contract and are the cheapest
no-contract provider on the list.
Concentric:
A small national ISP, Concentric offers a limited (5 hours/month) plan for $8. Their
unlimited plan is $20/month. If you are going to use less than 5 hours/month, go
with either a free service or a "Lite" plan (like Copper.net's) for around $4.
Copper.net:
Another small national ISP that has plans from $10-$15 per month. They don't have
contracts and their technical support is located in the United States. No connection
software, unless you use their hispeed accelerato.r
Earthlink:
Another of the big players in the dial up market. Plans are $22 per month. If you
are a new subscriber, you can get the first 3 months for half price with a year
contract. This company owns PeoplePC
NetZero/Juno:
Owned by the same company as Classmates.com. Offer 10 hours free of access. Unlimited
plans starting from $10/month with a 12-month contract
PeoplePC:
Introductory rates start at $5.47 or $7.97/month, then the rate doubles after 3
months. Owned by Earthlink, they are one of the major players in today’s dial up
market.
Toast.net:
Another small one of the small Dial Up Internet Service Providers. Plans start at $8 per month.
We believe that dial up internet is still a viable option for many people. Do you
need all the extra speed that you’ll be paying for with broadband? This is an important
question to ask yourself before you sign up with an internet provider. We want you
to make the best, most-informed choice you can.