Free Unlimited 56K Internet Access -

Update for 09/21/2002: The FREE Internet Service Provider list has dropped to only a handful. Here is the latest status of the remaining nationwide services:

• NetZero Free - Still in service, but free use is limited to 10 hours each month.
  Click Here: Get Free NetZero Internet Access for 10 hours per month
• Juno - Still in service, but blocking what they consider "heavy" users. New terms require you to let Juno run its own programs on your computer to sell the idle processing time to outsiders.
• BlueLight - Discontinued free service as of 08/29/2001.
• Startfree - Dead as of 12/14/2000.
• DotNow - Still in service, but requires $19.95 sign-up fee.
• 1stUp - Dead as of 12/10/2000.
• Spinway - Taken over by BlueLight as of 12/04/2000.

Low Cost 56K Internet Access - While the ISP offers listed above are the best Free Internet Access deals still available, you may not wish to watch an advertising bar to get your Internet service for free. As an alternative, we searched for the best low cost, nationwide Internet services and found two that we can recommend.

NetZero Platinum - NetZero's free service limits use to 10 hours per month and is supported by banner ad displays. NetZero Platinum is a premium service giving you more surfing time without the banner ads. It's a fast, reliable internet access service for just $9.95 per month. One e-mail account included.

SurfBest ISP - SurfBest offers nationwide, unlimited, 56K Internet Access for a rock bottom $12.50 per month. No long-term pre-payments or commitments to get this rate. Excellent 24/7 customer support. Five free e-mail accounts. Website hosting included with 10 MB storage. Setup using DUN or use their optional dialer software. Service available for Mac, Linux, and other operating systems using manual setup. Service also available in Canada.

Why pay long distance charges when you can make free phone calls to anyone within the USA? Through an arrangement with Tel3 Communications, we would like to give you 50 free minutes of domestic long distance calling. There is absolutely no cost to sign up and absolutely no further obligation on your part after you have used the free 50 minutes. To get more information and receive your free 50 minutes of domestic long distance, go to http://discountphone.8m.com and click on the banner for "50 free minutes".