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Re: Freenet

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From: MUDDHAID
Date: Wed, 10 Aug 1994 15:36
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In article <2tlfua$moa@rebecca.albany.edu>, ekc01@pion.ph.albany.edu
(Eugene K. Choi) writes:

Well it might not be free but its cheap.

In article <31pmik$gvj@mary.iia.org>,
Sam Hazleton <hazlets@mary.iia.org> wrote:
>Can someone provide information about obtaining local dialup internet 
>access in the 518 area (Albany, NY)?  Preferably a flat fee or free
service.
>
>Also, can someone provide information regarding what it would require to 
>become a service provider on the internet for the Albany area?
>
[snip]

Wizvax Communications is in the process of coming up.  Our uunet link
just came live about 7pm this evening (8/4).  Send email to
multics@wizvax.com for more information.  I'm enclosing the current
rates file:

wizvax.com rates (preliminary 07/27/94) (c) copyright wizvax
communications

Our 56K DDS line will be installed first week of August.
Monthly charges start 1 September 1994.
No setup for regular dialup if you register before 1 September.

dialin access rates:

 regular: $25/month for 40 hours connect, includes 10MB disk,
 extra time is $.75/hr.

 super: $50/month for 100 hours connect, includes 15MB disk,
 extra time is $.50/hr.

 dedicated dialup line:  25MB disk
  9600-14.4k $150/month, $100 setup + modem.
  2400 or less $75/month, $100 setup + modem.
  setup charge waived if 3 or more months of service paid
  in advance.

telnet/rlogin rates (for access via the net, not by our modem pool) :
  $.25/hr, includes 10MB disk.

SLIP/CSLIP/PPP:  

 No Extra charge for personal slip.

 multi-user - based on # of users, ask for a quote.

leased lines, ask for a quote.

extra disk space:  $.50/MB/month. 

terminal + modem rental (2400 baud):  $15/month.

dial up UUCP (news/email):
 $2/connect hour + phone charges (if any) + setup time.

network news feeds:  $1/5MB transmitted data (after compression)

Unix sysadmin/network admin services available on an hourly, daily,
weekly, or contract basis, inquire for a quote.

Please inquire about any other services you may need.

To register online call (518) 271-0049 and Login as user new with
password new.  Voice (518) 271-6005 9am to 9pm M-Sa.  Account's will
normally be created within 24 to 48 hours.

All accounts subject to $20 one time setup charge unless otherwise
noted.  This includes a copy of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to the
Internet".

A deposit may be required.
Minimum monthly charge is $5 for any account.
Prices are discounted 3% for cash/check/money orders.  American Express
is accepted.

Prices do not include sales/use tax where applicable.

Monthly fees billed in advance, hourly fees billed at end of month with
next months service fee.

See you:
Muddhaid

Set up some spangles drive me some boars, 
get ready the mangle and lock all the doors  -Robert Scott
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