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Subject:Re: Alternative to long Mails From:David Fisher <DAF -dot- DSKPO27B -at- DSKBGW1 -dot- ITG -dot- TI -dot- COM> Date:Thu, 20 Jul 1995 07:12:00 CST
> Since it appears that Eric is letting this topic continue, it
> may not be a bad idea to hear what Internet Service Provider
> people are using and how much it costs. Many of us may not be
There is a comprehensive list of ISPs on the Internet at URL: http://thelist.com. The list is set up by country and area code in the U.S.
Here's a sample entry (this is not a plug for a specific ISP):
Concentric Research Corp.
Area/Country codes: 201, 202, 201, 205, 206, 206, 210, 212, 213, 214,
215, 216, 219, 303, 305, 314, 315, 316, 317, 401,
402, 404, 405, 407, 408, 410, 412, 413, 414, 415,
419, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 508, 510, 512, 513,
516, 517, 518, 601, 602, 606, 612, 614, 615, 616,
617, 619, 702, 704, 706, 708, 713, 716, 717, 719,
801, 803, 804, 805, 810, 813, 816, 817, 901, 904,
910, 915, 916, 918, 919
Automated email: info -at- concentric -dot- net
Human email: kris -at- concentric -dot- net
Phone: (800) 745-2747
Fax: (517) 895-0529
Modem: (800) 991-2747 (can get subscribe info here)
URL: http://www.cris.com/
Services: SLIP, Shell, On-line service (CRIS) and BBS Direct
(connection to largest U.S. bulletin boards)
Fees: $29.95 flat rate unlimited access for dialin to 125
nodes
$5/hour for unlimited access via 800 number
$10/month for unlimitd access via telnet or rlogin
This seems to be a useful resource if you are looking for a service in your
area.