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Free: Free Internet access providers
Despite the flurry of stories in the media lately about
the supposed decline of freebies and free services on
the Web, we've found that Net users today in fact have a
broader range of freebies to choose from than ever
before. The one exception to this is the category of
free Internet access providers.
The number of free Web access providers has declined
sharply in recent years, as the industry has seen a
number of players consolidate or go out of business.
However, there are still a number of free ISPs in the
U.S. (although most providers no longer offer free,
unlimited usage). And free Net access providers continue
to thrive in other countries, particularly in Europe.
We don't recommend any of these services for use as your
primary Web connection, if you need solid, reliable
service. Still, the free services reviewed below are
handy for use as a backup service, if your primary
provider experiences downtime. They also provide a
convenient way for you to get online, if you're on the
road.
Please send us email if you find dead or expired
listings, or if you're aware of any free Net access
providers that we haven't listed below and we'll
consider them for a listing
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Free ISP
In the aftermath of the Dot Com crash, most national
free Internet access providers went bust. However,
there are still many free local ISPs around in the
U.S. and Canada. This site offers a searchable
database of free ISPs, complete with reviews and
ratings. Besides free services, the site also takes
a look at discount ISPs.
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Freedomlist
Are you looking for a free (or a low-cost) Internet
service provider? A useful resource, Freedomlist
reviews nearly 700 free and low-cost ISPs from 50
countries. Each listing includes a description of
the service, as well as users' comments. The site
also includes a forum about various ISP issues.
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site detail klik here
Free-Dial
This service offers free unlimited Internet access
for people in Britain. Free-Dial features
non-contended dial-up service and supports both
Windows and Mac operating systems.
(U.K. only).
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site
detail klik here
Free
Internet
This directory is a good place to go if you're
looking for a free or inexpensive Internet access
provider. The site offers a searchable database of
almost 400 ISPs from 50 countries.
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NetZero
NetZero offers you up to 10 hours per month of free
Net access in exchange for displaying ad space in
your browser. They support 56K FLEX and V90 modem
standards. They provide local
access numbers to most major and many
medium-sized cities in the U.S. Note: to sign up for
service here, scroll down the page and look for the
"Free Internet Access" link.
U.S. only. (For Windows).
Our visitors report a
number of problems these days with NetZero,
including difficulties in connecting; frequent
sudden disconnects; lots of E-mail
advertisements; and annoying pop-up ads.
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Juno
One of the two major players still offering free Net
access in the U.S. (along with NetZero),
Juno offers service at connection speeds up to 56K.
The service is advertisement-supported.
We've had a few
complaints from our visitors about Juno's
difficult-to-close, obtrusive ad windows.
In recent months, it's
become increasingly difficult to connect to
Juno's free service during normal business
hours. If you need a steady day-time Net
connection, you'll have to look elsewhere for a
free ISP.
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Aardvaak
free Net access
Here's a free ISP for our British visitors. Aardvaak
offers speedy 0845 (local rate) dial-up Internet
access, with free POP3 E-mail and 25 megs of Web
space. The service supports 56K and 64/128K ISDN.
What's more, Aardvaak doesn't pester you with
banners or popup ads. (U.K.
only). Works with both Windows and Macs.
visit this sitedetail klik here
FreeSpot
Directory
This handy directory serves up an up-to-date roundup
of Wi-Fi hotspot locations that offer free wireless
Internet access. Most of the listings here are in
the U.S., but there are also listings for locations
in Canada, Europe, Asia and elsewhere.
visit this sitedetail klik here
Net4Nowt.com
(Note: this site is
occasionally inaccessible). This directory
offers a good roundup of free "0845"
(local call rate) Net access providers in Britain,
including reviews and a comparison table.
(U.K. only).
visit this sitedetail klik here
FreeAccess
(Netherlands
only). This one's for our Dutch visitors.
This service offers Dutch users free Net access,
with speedy 56K and ISDN connections. You only need
to pay for the cost of the phone call (and local
call rate access is available in almost half of the
Netherlands).
