Is Free Internet Access Worth It?
July 8, 2007 by Deborah Ng
Filed under Deals on the Web, General
Is it worth it to enroll in a plan offering free or very low cost Internet access? While your wallet says “yes” many people who use these services say “no.”
Most free Internet plans are for dialup access. The reason they’re free is because they want you to view advertisements. So while you’re typing or surfing, ads are flashing all around you. It’s rather annoying. You can turn off the advertisements, but after a certain period of time, you’ll be booted off the network.
If money is an issue, sure, you can enjoy limited access with a free Internet connection. If you can get away with it, you might want to spend a few dollars a month for a dialup service without advertisements. Don’t just choose the cheapest, however. Research. Read the reviews. Learn which programs offers you the best option for your money.
If you only use the Internet for email and occasional surfing, a free Internet services with advertisements might be the way to go. If you’re a little more hardcore, it’s good to keep in mind you do get what you pay for.
I wish I had a list of those free dial ups. I can tell you not to use PEOPLE PC – just terrible connections for most of the country.
I have Netzero and Juno free access on both my computers as a backup.I have only used them a couple of times.You get 10 hours per month from each for free and the ads aren’t really to bad.Just go to each of the sites and scroll down and in tiny print you will see info about the free access.They almost hide it.