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PeoplePC Online


PeoplePC Online, an EarthLink company (NASDAQ: ELNK), is a leading provider of high-quality, value-priced Internet service through its PeoplePC Online brand. PeoplePC is committed to making it easy and affordable for consumers to get online. The PeoplePC platform ensures quality connections and fewer busy signals through the use of proprietary Smart Dialer technology.


A Better Way to Internet
Unlimited Internet access.
Spam controls.
Pop-up Blocker™.
Phisher Protection: Scamguard.
Virus Protection powered by Symantec®
Internet Call Waiting provided by CallWave.
"Smart Dialer" technology.
No credit card required.
3 minute software download.
No banner ads on your Welcome page.
Instant Message Center with AOL, MSN, and other IMs.
More dial-up numbers than AOL.


PROMOTION


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RATES
Standard Dial Up Service Plan $5.47 per month for the first 3 months. $10.95 monthly thereafter.
Accelerated Dial Up Service Plan
(uses dial up accelerator technology)
Included (with 12 month commitment).
Activation or Set-Up Fee Free
Other Rates / Plans / Services None
Payment Options Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express. Also, direct debit from your checking account.
Cancellation / Refund Policy Call 877-947-3327 toll-free to terminate account. See "Termination" in the Online Service Agreement for details.
E-MAIL
E-mail Accounts 2 accounts with PeoplePC Unlimited plan. 4 accounts are included with accelerated plan.
WebMail or POP3 / SMTP Both. Supports MS Outlook Express.
E-mail Storage Capacity 100 MB each account.
Spam Filter System Yes
E-mail Virus Protection Yes
ONLINE
Monthly Access Hours Unlimited
Personal Web Space No
Usenet Newsgroups Yes
Web Content Filter No
Idle Disconnect Uses "automatic timeout procedures".
Maximum Session Disconnect Uses "automatic timeout procedures".
Unsolicited Advertising On ISP's Site No banner ads on welcome page.
ISP Domain Registration Date February 26, 1999
SUPPORT
Telephone Customer Support Toll-Free 888-587-9669
Monday through Friday
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM EST
Calls for sign-up, software installation and billing questions are free. Calls for all other technical issues are $1.95 per minute.
Online Support FAQ and e-mail.
TECHNICAL
Supported Platforms Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP
NOTE: PeoplePC Accelerated is not Windows 95 compatible.
Software Installation or Configure Dial-Up Network (DUN) Settings 3 minute software download.
Set-Up CD Available No
v.92 Modem Support No
CONTACT
Name PeoplePC Online
Address P.O. Box 26909
San Francisco, CA 94126-0909
Telephone 888-587-9669
877-947-3327
E-mail info@peoplepc.com
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 PeoplePC website.