Internet access question

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Internet access question

Posted: 10/10/2004 7:55:16 PM EDT

My mom was recently given an old computer, primarily for e-mailing. There isn't enough memory to load a program like NetZero or anything. The guy who had it used it for e-mail with a "local network dial-up number". He said all I need is to find a local dial-up where my mom lives, but so far I can't. (She's in Collinsville, Illinois).
Any help would be appreciated.

Posted: 10/10/2004 8:45:52 PM EDT

[#1]

All of the large national dial-up Internet providers have local access numbers, so that when your modem dials out to their servers, you don't have to pay for long-distance charges. That's what he's talking about. Of course, if you go with a local company (an ISP in town, or at least within your local calling area), then that's automatic anyway.

All you need is an ISP that allows a standard dial-up "PPP" modem connection to the Internet, and doesn't require their software to be loaded on the machine (meaning: not AOL).

Also, you may find that adding memory and/or hard drive space is fairly inexpensive...

-Troy

Posted: 10/11/2004 4:47:48 AM EDT

[#2]

I'm going over there Tuesday (tomorrow) to attempt getting her on-line. I'll check her phone book and see what I can find in her area. (I'll try more internet searching today).
Thanks for the idea.

Posted: 10/11/2004 4:54:17 AM EDT

[#3]

I have a shitload of that older memory (72 pin Simms)

I can hook a ~~Brother~~ Mother up.

Posted: 10/11/2004 4:55:42 AM EDT

[#4]

What would it take to get ya to increase my mom's memory?

Posted: 10/11/2004 4:59:26 AM EDT

[#5]

If you have a dial up account just use your moms local number and your account ID that way she does't have to pay for just email. If you have msn I can tell you the local numbers.With msn you also have to put msn/yourusername or it wont work.

If you have broadband check with your ISP website for numbers you can use while traveling most of the time its free and most have them

Posted: 10/11/2004 5:03:10 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
What would it take to get ya to increase my mom's memory?

An IM with an address.

Posted: 10/11/2004 5:03:42 AM EDT

[#7]

I never thought of that. I've got SBC DSL, and they do have dial-up numbers for travel. Hmmmmmmm...........

Posted: 10/11/2004 5:05:01 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
Quoted:
What would it take to get ya to increase my mom's memory?

An IM with an address.

About to do just that. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted: 10/11/2004 5:08:03 AM EDT

[#9]

For an inexpensive ISP, try ISPWEST.com, they are nationwide and prepay is less than $10 a month. They have local access numbers just about everywhere.

I have had them for about a year, couldn't be happier.

Posted: 10/11/2004 5:14:59 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
I never thought of that. I've got SBC DSL, and they do have dial-up numbers for travel. Hmmmmmmm...........

They have step by step instructions just off your home page. They also have a list of numbers. You have to enter you DNS servers but it takes you step by step. I have SBC yahoo and use dial up in the collinsville aera

Posted: 10/11/2004 7:10:56 AM EDT

[#11]

Thanks guys. I think this gives me the info I need.

The ARFCOMMERS come through again.

Posted: 10/15/2004 1:43:34 PM EDT

[#12]

tc6969,
It arrived today. Thank you very much!!!!!!! My mom said thank you also.

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