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NetZero


NetZero is a nationwide ISP offering consumers a choice of 3 dial up Internet access options to meet their budget and personal Internet access needs. NetZero Platinum Internet service offers a value-priced high-quality Internet connection for -- less than half the price of other Internet Services Providers such as AOL, EarthLink and MSN, only $9.95 per month.

This easy-to-use service will download in as little as 2 minutes and provides the best of what the Internet has to offer, including POP and web-based e-mail, direct access to anywhere you want to go on the World Wide Web, reliable Internet connections, compatibility with popular instant messaging programs offered on AOL, Earth Link, MSN and Yahoo, and features such as easy access to search engines, news and sports headlines, shopping, and financial services with no banner ads. This Internet service is also available to Mac users.

NetZero HiSpeed 3G Internet is a next generation dial-up Internet access service delivering up to five times faster Web surfing. The NetZero High Speed 3G service works from any phone jack using a standard dialup connection, does not require any new hardware and can be downloaded in five minutes. The price for this service is only $14.95 per month, and includes the standard NetZero Platinum Internet service including compatibility with instant messaging at no additional charge.

NetZero Free
For the occasional Internet user, NetZero also offers an ad-supported Free ISP which gives consumers free Internet access to anywhere on the Internet, for up to 10 hours each month, both webmail and POP free e-mail, a reliable Internet connection, compatibility with many popular instant messaging programs offered by AOL, EarthLink, MSN and Yahoo, and easy access to search engines, news and sports headlines, shopping, financial services and more. Download NetZero free Internet service in only 2 minutes. Details here.

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NetZero Platinum and NetZero HiSpeed 3G

CURRENT SPECIAL OFFER
NetZero Platinum: $6.95 Monthly
NetZero HiSpeed 3G: $9.95 Monthly

These special monthly rates require a 12 month commitment.
Early termination fee is $25.
The then current regular monthly rate applies
at the end of your 12 month commitment.
RATES
NetZero Platinum
(standard dial up service)		 $9.95 Monthly
NetZero HighSpeed 3G
(uses dial up accelerator technology)		 $14.95 Monthly
Activation or Set-Up Fee None
Payment Options Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express.

Debit cards with the Visa or MasterCard logo.

Direct debit from your checking account ($2.50 monthly processing fee).

Charge your account through your phone bill ($3.50 monthly processing fee).

Check or Money Order ($5.00 per transaction processing fee).
Cancellation / Refund Policy "If you are within the first month of your membership and you cannot get online with NetZero, call Technical Support FREE 1-866-841-1442. If you still cannot get online, your first month of NetZero Premium Internet service is FREE. NetZero will refund any subscription fees paid by you for your NetZero ISP account for the first month of service if you cannot get connected to the Internet through such account at least once during the first month of service. To qualify for the refund, you must use any free technical support calls offered by NetZero and request the refund prior to the end of the first month of service. See NetZero's Terms of Service for details."
E-MAIL
E-mail Accounts 1
WebMail or POP3 / SMTP Both
E-mail Storage Capacity 1 GB mailbox with Platinum account.
2 GB mailbox with HighSpeed G3 account.
Maximum Attachment Size 3 MB
Spam Filter System Yes
E-mail Virus Protection Yes
ONLINE
Monthly Access Hours Unlimited
Personal Web Space No
Usenet Newsgroups No
Web Content Filter No
Idle Disconnect NetZero reserves the right to impose hourly usage limitations.
Maximum Session Disconnect Info not found on NetZero's pages.
Advertising On ISP's Site None, if you don't use the MyNetZero home page... Be aware you can set your Web browser to open to any Web page you choose.
ISP Domain Registration Date 5/26/1997
SUPPORT
Telephone Customer Support 877-912-5866
"A charge of $1.95 USD per minute will apply ($2.95 CDN in Canada). You must provide a valid credit card at the time of your call and all fees incurred will be charged to the card provided. You must be at least 18 years old or have a parent or guardian's permission to call."
Online Support Extensive support pages. Live Agent e-mail support. Automated e-mail support.
TECHNICAL
Supported Platforms Supports Windows 95/98/ME, NT4, 2000, XP. Linspire, Mac OS 9/X.

Does NOT support Windows 3.11 or earlier, Windows CE, Palm OS, Sega Dreamcast, Sony Playstation 2, Microsoft X-Box, Web TV, Unix/Linux for Mac, and Mobile Phone Web.

NetZero HiSpeed 3G does not currently support Mac OS or the Netscape browser.
Software Installation or Configure Dial-Up Network (DUN) Settings 2 minute download or request an installation CD (see below).
Set-up CD Available Available for $10.00 USD (allow 10 to 15 days delivery).
Call 1-877-665-9995.
v.92 Modem Support Yes, in many areas.
CONTACT
Name NetZero Inc.
A United Online Company
Telephone Billing Support 1-866-841-1442 (Toll Free)
Note: This phone line is for billing-related calls only; billing agents are unable to answer other types of inquiries.
NOTICE
Information displayed on this page and all ISPbargains pages is subject to correction and change without notice. BEFORE signing up with any Internet Service Provider (ISP) you should carefully read the ISP's service offerings, availability of local dial-up phone numbers, terms of service and acceptable use policy. Read the small print!  You should fully understand the cancellation/refund policy and all legal obligations. You will find this information at the NetZero website.


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