Leading Companies offering Dial-Up Services
PeoplePC is a common dial-up provider that offers several options for a low monthly price, but you will have to agree to a 12 month commitment. Some of these options include: pop-up blocker, spam controls on email, virus protection, the fastest most reliable connections, call waiting, thousands over nationwide access numbers, and free customer service including email support. You can also pay a few more dollars for more security with PeoplePC, which includes: anti-spyware and virus protection, firewall, and phishing protection. You can pay extra for other options some of which are Internet call waiting messenger and connect and spaminator. There are only two ways you can pay for PeoplePC though you have to either pay using a direct debit card or with a valid credit card.
PeoplePC offers unlimited Internet access which just means that they will not limit the amount of time you can spend online or make you pay more depending on how long you are online. PeoplePC does everything in their power to make sure you do not get a busy signal when you dial in. PeoplePC has their very own spam blocker that tries to block any and all unwanted emails before they get to you. With PeoplePC you will get standard dial-up software that will allow you to dial into other networks and even your office. PeoplePC does allow you to change your Internet access number even after you have registered as a member, and the steps for getting a new access number are simple and self explanatory.
Another company that offers dial-up Internet services is NetZero. NetZero is coming to be known for the low prices they offer for their dial-up services. With NetZero you can expect to receive what they call fast dial-up services, with 2 GB of email storage, pop-up blocker, and Norton AntiVirus online. With the basic plan from NetZero you can get up to 10 hours of Internet access a month, but if you sign up for the NetZero Platinum you can get unlimited Internet access at a low price.
NetZero tries to make sure that they offer as few busy signals and disconnects as possible, so they have thousands of access numbers nationwide. NetZero also offers other services to go along with your dial-up services. Some of these services include NetZero Voice, Online Protection, email services, and the NetZero family pack. NetZero offers you customer support 24-hours a day where you can get free extensive online support along with live email support.
NetZero themselves do not make you pay additional phone charges. You do need to keep in mind though that your NetZero access number along with your location and calling plan will decide if you will have to pay any toll charges and/or long distance charges for your telephone company.
