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Ok, I've gotten replies from most of the people on the list, so...

[Changes since Sep. 1 posting:

- Change in format

- COIL access numbers updated

- New provider located, Holonet

- Unverified provider, Speedway, added

- Gopher for PsiNet added]

There are several ways to get to the net from the city of Columbus. 
Several businesses are connected, and give employees access. There are
several universities, and then we have seven different public access
providers. I shall cover the public providers. 


The best public provider I've found, which is also rather cheap, is the
system I'm presently on, InfiNet. 
		Dial: (614) 224-3410 (data 14.4)
		E-mail: support@infinet.com
		Telnet: infinet.com
		Voice: (614) 268-9941
Log in as "guest" and you'll get some info on the system.


Also, there is the Central Ohio Internet Link (COIL). Slightly more
expensive, than InfiNet. 
		Dial: (614) 242-3824 (data 2400)
	 	            242-3814 (data 14.4)
			    242-3828 (data 28.8)
		Email: custserv@bronze.coil.com
		Telnet: bronze.coil.com 
		Voice: (614) 291-0812
Log in as "guest" to get some more on the system.


Holonet, a national provider, has several access numbers for Columbus and 
the surrounding area. Speed is a slight problem. (See below)
	Dial:
             Columbus, OH: (614) 457-2105 2400bps
               Dublin, OH:       761-1133 2400bps
                                 792-0669 9600bps
                                 764-2957 14400bps
             Hilliard, OH:       876-2116 2400bps
		US/Canada: 1-800-NET-HOLO (modem)

		Email: info@iat.mailer.net for automated response, or
                       support@holonet.net for a humanoid
		FAX: (510) 704-8019
		Telnet: holonet.net
		Voice: (510) 704-0160

Speed aside, their pricing is reasonable. For more info, you may call one
of the above numbers and login as "guest". They service ALL of the USA, so
if you plan on moving, this server has you covered.



Next, we have the more expensive OARnet. This is a national provider based
in Columbus. 
		Dial: (614) 728-8100 (voice)
		            728-8110 (FAX)
		E-mail: info@oar.net.
		Gopher: oar.net



We have another national provider that has a "point of presence" in
Columbus called PSI.
		Dial: 
Columbus, OH:         (614) 451-1004(3)         LowSpeed
                            451-3869(14)        HighSpeed
                            451-3062(12)        LANDIAL (v.32/bis)
                            442-9500(24)        InterRamp, LANDIAL (v.32/bis)
                                   *(23)        ISDN

Dublin, OH:           (614) 798-4007(6)         LowSpeed
                            798-4000(10)        HighSpeed
                            798-4004(10)        LANDIAL (v.32/bis)
                            798-4010(4)         VeryHighSpeed
                            228-7452(23)        ISDN

LowSpeed            300.2400      B103,B212,V22bis       
HighSpeed           2400.9600     V.22bis,V.32,V.42,V.42b
VeryHighSpeed       14400.38400   V.32bis,V.42,V.42bis   
LANDIAL (v.32/bis)  9600.38400    V.32,V.32bis,V.42,V.42b
InterRamp, LANDIAL  14400.38400   V.32,V.32bis,V.42,V.42b
ISDN                56,64kbps     National ISDN 1        

* not yet in service.

Note 1: Numbers for Columbus POP will be changing in the near future
        New numbers are not yet available

		E-mail Daemon: all-info@psi.com
		E-mail (human): info@psi.com
		Gopher: gopher.psi.com
		Voice: 1.800.82PSI82
                       (703) 709-0300
	        Fax: (703) 904-1207


The following was found as a result of yet another foray into the 
"gopherworld".
               Name: Speedway
          Node-name: speedway.net
        Area served: Everywhere except northern Oregon
              Voice: N/A
                Fax: N/A
             Dialup: 503-520-2222 (dial 10ATT first for best access)
  Maximum baud rate: v.32bis (14400)
           Services: Telnet, FTP, Net-News, IRC, PPP, UUCP
               Fees: None.  Just pay for the call.
             E-mail: support@speedway.net
 Restrictions/notes: Incoming telnet access is not available.  Users
                     must dial our modems, preferable over the AT&T
                     network.  From most places in the U.S., dial
                     10288-1-503-520-2222.

It looks like they make their money from AT&T termination fees. This will 
be updated by the next posting of this list.


Lastly, we have a free-net provider, The Greater Columbus Freenet. 
Applications are available at all Columbus Metropolitan Library branches. 
Other locations include Bexley, Grandview Heights, Upper Arlington,
Westerville, Worthington, and Southwest libraries.
		Dial: (614) 292-7501 (14.4)
		E-mail: help@freenet.columbus.oh.us
		Gopher: gopher.freenet.columbus.oh.us
		Telnet: freenet.columbus.oh.edu (restricted, see below) 

Some information will not be available to you if you haven't been
verified. You MUST have a valid library card to get validated. (Please
note, those who haven't been verified can NOT telnet to the site and login
as "guest". The system will give you a little message and then break the
connection.)


And while not a "public" provider in the strictest sense of the word, the 
Ohio State University does maintain an interesting gopher server. So, 
I'll mention it. gopher gopher.acs.ohio-state.edu.


Additional information or corrections to this list should be sent to
dionisio@infinet.com.

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