Cheap ISP
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Thanks to a cheap ISP, or Internet Service Provider, anyone can afford an Internet connection. In today’s technological world, a connection to the Web is simply a must. If you’re looking for a cheap ISP but aren’t sure of where to go, this article offers several suggestions.
Determine the Right Service for You
Before seeking a cheap ISP, ask yourself how much you can afford each month. Some families can’t afford anything at all, while others can spare a few dollars per month. Keep in mind that with most cheap Internet providers, you get what you pay for. There are plenty of cheap or free services, but you also might experience a slow connection and frustrating busy signals.
Cheap ISPs also might have you view advertisements or limit the number of hours you spend on the Internet each month, depending on how much you pay.
An additional factor to consider: if you work from home, you might be able to write off the cost of an Internet connection each year on your income taxes. If this is the case, you might be able to afford an ISP with better features.
Cheap ISP Options
There are plenty of cheap ISPs available for under $10 per month. They’re all dial-up and none of them are what’s considered “high speed.” Freedomlist offers a list of various companies offering Internet connections at a low price.
Here are just a few of the free and cheap ISP services available:
- Juno.com offers ten free hours per month or a $10 monthly fee for unlimited service. E-mail service is provided only to paying members.
- Net Zero also offers a free service. While surfing, those who use the service for free will have to endure a smaller screen displaying ads. If none of the ads are clicked in 30 minutes, a warning is issued and the Internet session will end. Net Zero also offers a cheap ISP. Members can enjoy unlimited, advertisement-free surfing for only $10 per month.
- Dial Stream allows its members 200 hundred hours of surfing each month for $4.90 to $6.95 per month.
- DialUp.CC offers 400 hours of monthly surfing plus three e-mail accounts for only $4.94 per month. There are no setup fees and DialUp.CC offers 24-hour customer support.
- 550 Access offers Internet connection for $5.50 or $8.95 per month. Included in that charge is customer support, up to two e-mail accounts and no annoying popups or banner advertising.
- Internet Express is another cheap ISP. For less than $10 per month, one can receive unlimited access, several e-mail addresses, virus filtering, a popup blocker and much more.
No-Cost ISP Possibilities
Free Neighborhood Services
In some municipalities, a cheap ISP is available to students or library members. Many schools offer free Internet service to their students, provided students use it for homework and research.
Your public library may also offer free Internet service. In many cases, the public library offers a free wireless Internet connection for those who bring along a laptop. Some libraries all offer a free or inexpensive subscription for a dialup connection. While the price may be right, keep in mind most inexpensive dial-up connections are slow.
Free Internet Service
There are also several free Internet services available. Though you’re not paying out of pocket, you will probably have to view popups and other advertisements provided by the ISP. You’ll have to decide whether it’s worth it to have a cheap ISP if you’ll have to endure all of the flashing ads.
Cable Internet Discounts
Cable Internet isn’t the cheapest option, though it’s well worth the price. Many cable companies offer a discounted subscription for the first six months to year. To see if you qualify, contact your local cable company and find out if there’s a discount program available for new subscribers.
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