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Answer» I have a few questions about PeoplePC's service agreement. http://www.peoplepc.com/online/legals.asp?locid=1&pageid=4 Members may not USE the Service on a standby or inactive basis in order to maintain a CONNECTION. Continuous Internet access through the Service may be limited by idle timeout procedures. The use of any electronic or mechanical means to facilitate a continued connection, including but not limited to autodialer features, "pinging" software and automatic logins to mail servers, is prohibited. [highlight]PeoplePC may limit the length of sessions to a reasonable period, as determined by PeoplePC, after which sessions may automatically be terminated[/highlight].(from section two of the agreement) 2. Same question as before. Quote PeoplePC may from time to time in its sole discretion establish, modify, or discontinue operating policies and procedures governing operation of the Service. PeoplePC may, among other things:(from section eleven of the agreement) 3. Why is the website digitally signed by Earthlink Inc? Kip........ I will answer your questions in the reverse order. Why is the website digitally signed by Earthlink Inc? [highlight]EarthLink to buy PeoplePC for $10 million Deal adds more than 500,000 subscribers to 4th-biggest ISP[/highlight] Because PeoplePC is now owned by Earthlink Inc. Quote How long is "a reasonable period" in the following paragraph and is that normal for an agreement? I would think, that if you were to check , there probably isnt a specific time ...... You must remember that this is dial-up and the ISP doesnt want people just sitting there ....with no data being sent or received ....... Members [highlight]may not use [/highlight]the Service on a [highlight]standby[/highlight] or [highlight]inactive basis [/highlight]in order to maintain a connection. Continuous Internet access through the Service may be limited by idle timeout procedures. Your questions 2 and 3......are covered by the statement above ....... It's PART of the first part of the user agreement . This sort of situation is common . On the other hand , if you want something other than what they offer , you can probably find other ISPs who will charge you more. You should really consider broadband or hispeed cable if it's available in your area ...... it's more money, but if your online a lot it's the better way to go. dl65 Thank you for the information, dl65. I wonder why Earthlink Inc. would offer Internet sevice as 'Earthlink' for about $22.00 per month and as 'PeoplePC' for about $11.00 per month?Kip....... I don't have the answer to that , but why dont you ask Earthlink ? This link suggests to me that this is differant than the other service you mentioned . Quote http://www.earthlink.net/dialup/ dl65 If you mean the price, $9.95 is for the first three months and I have been looking at the regular price which is $21.95.I believe that, if you compare the two services, you'll find some extra benefits with Earthlink. Also, I believe you won't see such limitations in Earthlink's user agreement as the ones you highlighted for PeoplePC. You might try PeoplePC and, if you have some negative experiences, then switch to Earthlink.I decided to try PeoplePC's 30-day free trial. Quote I decided to try PeoplePC's 30-day free trial. WHY! Before I got DSL I used PeoplePC for a year.If you are just doing Dialup service.They were the best bang for the buck,I could find. Kip....... Quote If you mean the price, $9.95 is for the first three months and I have been looking at the regular price which is $21.95. No , I was refering to the limitations as soybean has already eluded to . dl65 Connection Keeper will keep your connection 'alive'.If you are in an AT&T service area DSL can be had for $14.95 a month... Check their site for availability... Quote If you are in an AT&T service area DSL can be had for $14.95 a month... Unfortunately, I am not in their service area. Quote QuoteIf you are in an AT&T service area DSL can be had for $14.95 a month... Travel Here and see what's available in your area and price range... I still shudder when i think of dial-up...Thank you for the link, patio. I searched for ISPs in our ZIP code and WildBlue is the only company covers our address. When I went to their website, they said Quote We apologize, but due to overwhelming demand, we are not currently performing installations in your area. We hope to resume in the coming months.I will check the website once in a while but it looks like I will have to keep using dial-up. Call them every week...use your first name as in " Hi this is Dave, remember i talked to you last Monday ? ? yeah just wonderin if you guys are ready for some new customers yet...cause i heard so and so is moving into the region as well....just would like to know..." |
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