How to Speed Up NetZero 3G Dial Up
NetZero, the first free Internet service provider, provides 3G dial-up service to thousands of residents across the United States. Unlike most dial-up service providers, NetZero has invented new ways to optimize dial-up connection speed. NetZero will not be as fast as most broadband or DSL connections, but by following certain steps, you can improve both its browsing speed and upload and download rate.
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Upgrade your existing NetZero connection to "HiSpeed 3G" online. This option will significantly increase your dial-up speed. As of July 1, 2010, this accelerated dial-up service costs $14.95 a month compared to its regular service that costs $9.95.
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Clean the cache from your Web browser. If you are using Internet Explorer, click on the "Tools" drop-down menu and then choose "Internet Options." Click the "General" tab and select "Delete" listed under "Browsing History." Place a check next to "Temporary Internet files" and "Cookies." Click "Delete." If you are using Mozilla Firefox, click on the "Tools" drop-down menu and click "Options." Choose "Everything" under "Time range to clear." Place a check next to "Browsing and Download History," "Cookies" and "Cache." Select "Clear Now."
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Increase modem speed. Click "Start," select "Run" and type "devmgmt.msc." Double-click on "Modems" and right-click on your modem device. Select "Properties." Click the "Modem" tab. Select a higher setting than the existing one under the "Maximum port speed" drop-down menu. Click "Apply" and select "OK." Use this feature wisely. If you choose the highest setting, you may not see any benefit. Choose two or three levels higher than the current selection.
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If Internet Explorer is your default browser, use a different Web browser like Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Studies, including the one from Cnet.com, have shown that Internet Explorer is slower than Chrome and Firefox.
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