Free ISP
Neil Shevlin
Is There Such A Thing As Free ISP?
As a matter of fact, there really is such a thing as a free
Internet Service Provider or free ISP, for short. Most Internet
service providers offer service for a small monthly charge. Most
people are surprised to learn that there are companies that
offer free Internet service. This is much more than the free
trials offered on the discs everyone receives in the mail.
These ISPs actually offer free Internet service, and not for
just a trial period.
You might wonder how it is that these ISPs can offer free
service when everyone else is paying for it. The answer to that
is really no surprise at all. It is advertising, the funding
that is behind nearly every free product. For example, there
are a variety of sites that offer free MP3 downloads. The catch
is that these downloads arrive with a ton of pop-up
advertisements, just like the free ISPs. These pop-ups can
create a real problem on free Internet service because there
are so many of them. They can even cause your computer to
freeze up and generally make it extremely difficult to navigate
the Internet.
Another concern with these free ISPs is that they may not offer
the free Internet deal in your area. If there is no local
dial-up number for you, it can turn into big charges on your
telephone. Some of these free ISPs also put a limit on the
number of hours you can spend on the Internet. Also, the
features available with commercial ISPs are often lacking in
the free ISPs. An ISP that charges for their service is always
coming up with new and better features for their customers.
Free ISPs do not make that kind of effort. The quality of the
connection can also be a problem with free ISPs. You may find
you have poor connections with constant interruptions.
Still, you may want to find an ISP that is a step up from the
free ISPs. The answer may actually be with the free ISP
company. Many of them offer a better package for paying
customers. This is often at a lower cost than other commercial
ISPs. Many companies offer free Internet service as an
incentive to try out their service. What they are hoping is
that customer will like their service more than a competitor
and decide to upgrade to unlimited Internet access.
It is always a good idea to read and fully understand the terms
and conditions of any ISP before you sign anything. This is
especially true when you are making an agreement for free
Internet access. Make sure that they are offering exactly what
they say they are, and you are aware of any conditions.
Double-check any time limits on your Internet access, and know
the fees for going over your limit. Last of all, make sure you
know ahead of time about any long distance charges or other
charges that may actually apply for your free ISP.
Copyright (c) 2005, Eric Lester, Apollo Hosting, Inc.
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