WebFlyerNet free ISP to end.....
Dec 6, 2000 | 6:37 pm
#16
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: East Orange, NJ
Posts: 326
JetTroop:
Juno and NetZero are two options? Yeah, THE TWO WORST OPTIONS. All of the best free internet services have now shut down!
Juno has a huge ad box and endless pop-up ads. NetZero just crashes all the time!
It's tough that Spinway and 1stUp.com are going belly up at the same time. I was a big fan of AltaVista and FreeInternet.com.
Kmart was the only company large enough and with enough at stake to keep the free internet coming, but I'm not a fan of BlueLight (that Judds ad at the beginning--I can't take country music).
MisterNice:
FreeLane is TOAST also. They use 1stUp.com, the same as AltaVista. Address.com is going bye bye, they use Spinway.
Mac
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Via con Dios!
Juno and NetZero are two options? Yeah, THE TWO WORST OPTIONS. All of the best free internet services have now shut down!
Juno has a huge ad box and endless pop-up ads. NetZero just crashes all the time!
It's tough that Spinway and 1stUp.com are going belly up at the same time. I was a big fan of AltaVista and FreeInternet.com.
Kmart was the only company large enough and with enough at stake to keep the free internet coming, but I'm not a fan of BlueLight (that Judds ad at the beginning--I can't take country music).
MisterNice:
FreeLane is TOAST also. They use 1stUp.com, the same as AltaVista. Address.com is going bye bye, they use Spinway.
Mac
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Via con Dios!
Dec 6, 2000 | 9:45 pm
#17
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Ashburn, VA (IAD/DCA/BWI)
Posts: 2,757
Here's the link for AT&T WorldNet's $4.95 plan with 5,000 Marriott Reward bonus points -
http://download.att.net/marriott/
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http://download.att.net/marriott/
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Dec 7, 2000 | 3:15 am
#18
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: CAE
Programs: Delta, Marriott, Hilton, Hertz
Posts: 256
macbravery: I'm definately not saying that Juno and Netzero are the best out there, just that they are two options. ;-)
It's being reported that Kmart's Bluelight.com will close after the holidays. When that happens, who else is left?
The free ISP market looks bleak.
It's being reported that Kmart's Bluelight.com will close after the holidays. When that happens, who else is left?
The free ISP market looks bleak.
Dec 8, 2000 | 8:20 am
#19
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Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Bryn Mawr PA & Wailea HI
Posts: 15,726
If you are happy with ATT, then you might want to spring for $12.95/mo and get the same dial-up deal (but alas no miles/points) and also have a free USA TODAY newspaper delivered 5 days a week to your house. Check it out at http://www.usatoday.com/att/vanity/index.htm
MisterNice
MisterNice
Dec 10, 2000 | 12:14 pm
#20
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: WILD ANIMAL PARK (SAN), CA> GOLD-CO, MARRIOTT, HH, STARWOOD, HYATT,
Posts: 1,373
So how do I get rid of the WebFlyer Icon, that is starting to get on my nerves from covering up my screen?
Grew up with an accordian. There were no computers back then, and now I am handicapped!
Thanks
Grew up with an accordian. There were no computers back then, and now I am handicapped!
Thanks
Dec 10, 2000 | 4:26 pm
#22
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: SEA
Posts: 3,178
I was very tempted to sign up for the AT&T/Marriott deal. Then when I read the fine print, it wasn't so tempting to me.
Check it out: http://download.att.net/marriott/dow...dloadfaqs.html
Check it out: http://download.att.net/marriott/dow...dloadfaqs.html
Dec 11, 2000 | 8:31 am
#23
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Ashburn, VA (IAD/DCA/BWI)
Posts: 2,757
blackjack-21,
Good catch! Yup, if it sounds too good to be true...
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Good catch! Yup, if it sounds too good to be true...
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For money savings ideas & tips check & FF miles bonus for finance & auto buying check out ValueConsumer.com
Dec 22, 2000 | 3:05 am
#24
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1P; HHonors Silver
Posts: 2,686
NetZero to limit "free" usage to 40 hours each month:
http://www.internetnews.com/isp-news...542741,00.html
http://www.internetnews.com/isp-news...542741,00.html
Dec 22, 2000 | 4:31 am
#25
Join Date: Sep 2000
Programs: OnePass
Posts: 885
Originally posted by EPS:
NetZero to limit "free" usage to 40 hours each month:
http://www.internetnews.com/isp-news...542741,00.html
NetZero to limit "free" usage to 40 hours each month:
http://www.internetnews.com/isp-news...542741,00.html
Dec 24, 2000 | 8:41 pm
#26
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Northern Virginia, USA
Posts: 105
Freelane, which used 1stUp.com, has now partnered with Predictive Networks for free ISP service. The service is still a bit rough, though (and they say they are working on improvements) - - dial-up software is not nearly as polished as 1stUp, and there are far fewer local POP numbers. Still, I give Freelane credit for trying to retain the customer base.
Amex looks promising, especially if it allows POP3 email.
See http://www.freedomlist.com for a table of available free ISPs. It's interesting to see how many listed ISPs are no longer active.
Amex looks promising, especially if it allows POP3 email.
See http://www.freedomlist.com for a table of available free ISPs. It's interesting to see how many listed ISPs are no longer active.
Dec 25, 2000 | 8:19 pm
#27
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1P; HHonors Silver
Posts: 2,686
Free Internet Wave Crashes
Ads haven't paid the freight for no-fee providers
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2000/12/ 24/BU86882.DTL&type=tech_article
Ads haven't paid the freight for no-fee providers
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2000/12/ 24/BU86882.DTL&type=tech_article
Dec 27, 2000 | 11:28 am
#28
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: East Orange, NJ
Posts: 326
I tried the American Express free internet service and my first impression is that I like it. The interface is a litle weird.
That AMEX logo that sits right on your browser is a little ominous, but it is certainly less obtrusive than the super large ad window that you get on Juno.
One odd thing about the AMEX Online is that you don't log in with a username and password. It just sort of throws you in. After it dials, it seems like it takes an eternity for it to automatically open up a browser window. I just open one up myself once I know it is connected.
Mac
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Via con Dios!
That AMEX logo that sits right on your browser is a little ominous, but it is certainly less obtrusive than the super large ad window that you get on Juno.
One odd thing about the AMEX Online is that you don't log in with a username and password. It just sort of throws you in. After it dials, it seems like it takes an eternity for it to automatically open up a browser window. I just open one up myself once I know it is connected.
Mac
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Via con Dios!
Dec 27, 2000 | 9:39 pm
#29
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: SEA
Posts: 3,178
UpperDeck said:
I've been using Amex for 3 days now, both at home (56K modem) and my office (T-1). It does not seem to support POP mail. 
I can't Reply or Forward any mail from my POP account. No problem retrieving, but that's it...
This was the same problem I had when beta testing WebFlyerNet. Since Amex is done by the same folks (Brand3), it looks like they still haven't resolved the POP mail problem.
Amex looks promising, especially if it allows POP3 email.
I can't Reply or Forward any mail from my POP account. No problem retrieving, but that's it...This was the same problem I had when beta testing WebFlyerNet. Since Amex is done by the same folks (Brand3), it looks like they still haven't resolved the POP mail problem.
Dec 27, 2000 | 10:00 pm
#30
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1P; HHonors Silver
Posts: 2,686
Kmart's BlueLight Internet service will limit free access to 25 hours per month, beginning January 1.
http://biz.yahoo.com/rf/001222/n22237183_2.html
http://www.bluelight.com/ispalert/
http://biz.yahoo.com/rf/001222/n22237183_2.html
http://www.bluelight.com/ispalert/