E-mail Services: No. of accounts included: 7 Junk mail filter: Y (blacklists, filtering) Virus Scanning: Y Access: Proprietary, Web-mail
Tech Support: 24 hrs./day; toll-free Parental Controls: Y Software Provided: Win 95 or newer, Mac OS 8.1 or newer, required Web server space: 140 MB
America Online Company Quote: "AOL offers unmatched Web speed, security, ease of use and value. Over both narrowband and broadband connections, AOL 9.0 Optimized accelerates Web surfing and page downloads, offers world-class content and Parental Controls, and protects against pop-ups, spam, viruses and spyware."
Washington and adjacent counties, Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Frederick, Howard, St. Mary’s, Loudoun, Prince William, Stafford, plus 48 other states
Modem: $21.95/unlimited ($5 less w/ AT&T local or long-distance phone service), $16.95/150 hrs., $9.95/10 hrs. (99 cents/hr. extra). DSL: 768 kbps/128 kbps, $39.95; 1.5 Mbps/128 kbps, $49.95; all include 20 hrs. dial-up access
E-mail Services: No. of accounts included: 6 Junk mail filter: Y (filtering) Virus Scanning: Y Access: POP, Web-mail
Tech Support: 24 hrs./day; toll-free Parental Controls: Y Software Provided: Win 95 or newer, Mac OS 8.1-9.2, required Web server space: 60 MB
AT&T Company Quote: "AT&T is renowned for unparalleled quality and reliability. AT&T Worldnet Service has won numerous industry awards and was ranked highest in customer satisfaction among dial-up Internet service providers, according to J.D. Power and Associates’ 2003 ISP Residential Customer Satisfaction Study."
E-mail Services: No. of accounts included: 7 Junk mail filter: Y (blacklist, filtering) Virus Scanning: Y Access: IMAP, proprietary, Web-mail
Tech Support: 8 a.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat.-Sun.; toll-free Parental Controls: Y Software Provided: Win 3.1 or newer, Mac OS 8.1 or newer, required Web server space: 140 MB
CompuServe Company Quote: "CompuServe offers members a complete online service with great content, powerful e-mail and instant-messaging features, and dependable Internet access--all at an affordable price with an emphasis on providing maximum convenience, ease of use, and value to the consumer."
Greater Washington area, plus 48 other states and Canada
Modem: $21.95 accelerated/unlimited. DSL: 384 kbps/128 kbps, $39.95; 1.5 Mbps/128 kbps, $49.95; all include 20 hrs. dial-up access. Satellite: 500 kbps/50 kbps, $69.95, includes 20 hrs. dial-up access. Wireless (802.11b): 5 Mbps each way, $4.95/day, $21.95/unlimited. CDMA 1X RTT wireless roaming starts at $19.95
E-mail Services: No. of accounts included: 8 Junk mail filter: Y (blacklists, filtering, challenge-response) Virus Scanning: Y Access: POP, Web-mail
Tech Support: 24 hrs./day; toll-free Parental Controls: Y Software Provided: Win 98 or newer, Mac OS 7.6 or newer Web server space: 80 MB
Earthlink Company Quote: "EarthLink has an award-winning reputation for outstanding customer service and easy-to-use products and services. With high-quality connectivity, minimal drop-offs and customizable features, EarthLink allows individuals to use and enjoy the Internet on their own terms."
E-mail Services: No. of accounts included: 11 Junk mail filter: Y (filtering) Virus Scanning: Y Access: Proprietary, Web-mail
Tech Support: 24 hrs./day; toll-free Parental Controls: Y Software Provided: Win 98 or newer, Mac OS X, required Web server space: 30 MB
MSN Company Quote: "MSN 9 Dial-Up provides fast and reliable Internet access with premium MSN features--powerful protection against e-mail viruses, spam and pop-ups, powerful and flexible communication services and learning and finance-management tools--to help you optimize the time you spend online."
E-mail Services: No. of accounts included: 1 Junk mail filter: Y (blacklists) Virus Scanning: N Access: POP, Web-mail
Tech Support: 8 a.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat.-Sun.; toll-free, but $10/call surcharge applies Parental Controls: N Software Provided: Win 98 or newer, required Web server space: 10 MB
Netscape Company Quote: "Netscape, an original Internet pioneer, is leading the way again with a new value-priced service that gives members just the Net they need, with reliable connections nationwide, Google-enhanced search, top news, and a simple but powerful e-mail feature."
E-mail Services: No. of accounts included: 1 Junk mail filter: Y (filtering) Virus Scanning: Y Access: POP, Web-mail
Tech Support: 24 hrs./day; toll-free (but $1.95/min. charge applies after setup) Parental Controls: N Software Provided: Win 95 or newer, required Web server space: None
PeoplePC Online Company Quote: "PeoplePC, an EarthLink company, is a leading provider of high-quality, value-priced Internet service. Making it easy and affordable for consumers to get online, PeoplePC ensures quality connections and fewer busy signals through its proprietary Smart Dialer technology."
E-mail Services: No. of accounts included: 11 Junk mail filter: Y (filtering) Virus Scanning: Y Access: POP, Web-mail
Tech Support: 24 hrs./day; toll-free Parental Controls: Y Software Provided: Win 95 or newer, Mac OS 8.6-9.2, required Web server space: 110 MB
SBC Yahoo Company Quote: "SBC Yahoo! DSL and Dial combine the strengths of SBC and Yahoo! to provide a rich online experience that delivers enhanced safety and security, unmatched levels of personalization, customization and interactivity that allow users to get the information they want."
Greater Washington area, plus 47 other states and Canada
$14.95 accelerated/unlimited, $9.95/unlimited, free/10 hrs. (must accept 468-by-60-pixel ad banner)
E-mail Services: No. of accounts included: Unlimited Junk mail filter: Y (blacklists, filtering) Virus Scanning: Y Access: POP, Web-mail
Tech Support: 24 hrs./day.; toll-free, but $1.95/min. charge applies Parental Controls: N Software Provided: Win 95 or newer, Mac OS 9 or newer, Lindows, required Web server space: None
United Online Company Quote: "United Online provides consumers with high-quality Internet access that fits both their needs and their budgets. Our brands are less than half the price of the competition and available across the U.S. and Canada."
