How to get free dial-up Internet service
The cost of Internet access seems to keep going up. Luckily there are many ways to get free dial-up Internet service. Taking advantage of free dial-up Internet service can help save you money while providing reliable access. The steps below include the best ways to go about finding free dial-up Internet services.
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Take advantage of free trial offers for dial-up Internet offers, which are readily available from dial-up providers. Such trial offers provide up to an entire month of Internet access free of charge. An example of a company that offers such a promotion is NetZero. When signing up you will be asked to provide your basic information as well as your credit card number--although you will not be billed until the trial period is over. Taking advantage of free trial Internet offers will provide no-cost, high-speed dial-up Internet access.
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Know where To connect. Connecting your computer to phone jacks at select hotels, airports, etc. can provide free dial-up internet service. Many such locations offer free dial-up Internet to their paying customers. Consider looking online to see if there are any locations near you that offer free dial-up Internet access.
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Connect through free ISP networks. You can find such free Internet connections through websites such as all-free-isp.com or by conducting a quick online search. Such websites will provide you with moderate to high speed dial-up Internet access at no cost.
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Go to any location that offers free WI-Fi. Even if your computer does not pick up WI-Fi signals, you may still be able to connect through a dial-up connection free of charge. Many popular locations, including McDonald's, Starbucks and municipal libraries offer phone jacks for patrons who wish to connect through a dial-up modem.
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Connect through a router. If you live with someone who has dial-up Internet access or know a friend or family member who does, consider purchasing a router and connecting to the Internet that way. A router is used to connect a separate computer onto another Internet network. Routers can be purchased at electronics and computer stores and are priced anywhere from $20 to $100.
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