ad-based "free" Internet access--here we go again

[Al Boss]

This came across the KCLS Netmasters list.  Most of us on this list know
that this model hasn't worked yet, but it's still good to keep an eye on
what's going on around us.  I haven't looked into the service at all. 
Would anyone care to do so and send us a brief review/summary?

Best to all,

Al

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Subject: Free internet access !!
   Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1998 22:21:12 -0800
   From: psammead at juno.com (Cary C Thomas)

A Puget Sound area organization is providing FREE internet access,
meaning advertiser subsidized. Their software is currently for Win95/98,
with WinNT & Mac in the future.

Check it out, at....

http://www.freei.net

Check their service map to see if you are in their area. But they claim
to be going nationwide in 1999, so bookmark their web site for future
reference.

Absolutely no setup charges, or other charges of any kind. You will get
a non-removable add banner on your screen while you are connected. The
banner goes away when you are not connected.

They offer support for speeds up to 56k v.90.

Read their FAQ for the info you need to setup you e-mail and newsgroup
software (last question in the faq).

Let your friends know, who may have a computer & modem, but no current
internet connection.

If you need help setting up your e-mail and newsgroups in your current
software, write me and I will try to help.

There have been other "free" internet services in the past, but I think
they have all gone out of business. Also, the past services usually
required a 1 time setup fee (sometimes $50 to $70 !). I don't know if
this service will survive, but at least they are not asking for any
money. That's the way it should be.

This type of connection, with an ad banner, may interfere with internet
gaming, but normal browsing and e-mail should work.

Cary Thomas, Seattle.
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