Free Web Access - USA & Canada: CheapSkate's Guide
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FreeDSL intend to be the first free broadband consumer Internet-access service. Run by the Broadband Digital group (BDG), you can register now for the service which is due to launch April 1. (And no it's not an April fool joke.)
Broadband Digital Group FreeDSL™ are promising subscribers they will receive:
Free, unlimited high-speed (DSL) access over their regular phone line.
A free e-mail account accessible via POP3 software and the World Wide Web.
A free high-speed FreeDSL™ modem*.
A free copy of the revolutionary Winfire Browser Assistant.
First access to future high-speed (broadband), full-service offerings as they become available.
NetZero provides free Internet access via a local dial-up account and an e-mail account for each individual user in a household, a business or at specific location, such as a school or public library. To subscribe to NetZero, users must complete a profile that captures interests and demographic data.
On the desktop, NetZero opens a movable, 1-inch-by 3-inch portion of an 800 x 600 display that continuously delivers high-quality, 30-second ads in sync with the user's profile, interests and online behavior. Unlike banner ads, which are tied to specific Web sites, NetZero delivers personalized ads directly to the subscriber -- and even provides unique "URL targeting." For the first time ever, it's possible to display ads triggered by visits to specific Web sites. The subscriber can move the NetZero window to a preferred location on the screen, but cannot close it.
NetZero members may incur telephone charges on their phone bill, depending on their location and calling plan. You must check with your phone company to see if any local toll charges will be incurred for the selected access number.
AltaVista FreeAccess is completely free Internet access, paid for by advertising that appears on a banner across your PC screen. There are no monthly fees, and your time online is unlimited. You fill out a questionnaire "to help us deliver advertising and offers that are customized to your tastes" and then you can download and run the software which inserts the banner.
The service is nationwide and also includes the AltaVista MicroPortal, a window that displays customized news, sports, stock and weather information. AltaVista FreeAccess provides links to AltaVista's sites and services and a constant connection to your own personalized information (such as news, stocks, and sports). You'll also be able to win monthly sweepstakes and Shopping.com electronic gift certificates. You can use the MicroPortal while on line with FreeAccess or with your own ISP or LAN.As with Net Zero it's probably wise to check the phone billing situation!
FreeI is another banner ad supported free ISP - a "small banner window" is always visible as long as you are connected to Freei.Net.. You get unlimited Internet Access, web browsing, and email. News, weather, shopping & FreeiFriends - new chat/instant messaging software (available for W9x + NT)
When you sign up, they don't ask for your name, phone number, or address. When you create an account, you're asked to complete a short survey. FreeI say "this allows us to show you only the products and services that you would be interested in seeing."
The access is free but - you have to buy their special software at $99.95 + shipping +$19.95 activation fee......
Netgenie provide free internet access.
Tritium provides free internet access in major US cities. Check their site out for coverage details.
Canada
iComm invites all non-profit, charitable and community service organizations to apply for full Internet access accounts on their Internet community server at icomm.ca. There is no charge for applying, and successful applicants will be offered a no-charge iComm Internet community account. iComm is a nonprofit Internet service provider that donates its services to other nonprofits, community organizations, and charities all over the world.
Nunavik.net appears to be an ISP aimed at native Canadians. It seems to be a small operation - to enquire about signing up you have to email them. Details on their home page.
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