The Online World resources handbook

Services offering access to the Internet http://home.eunet.no/~presno/bok/v7.html
The Online World resources handbook
Appendix 7:
Services Offering
Access to the Internet
[INDEX] [Expanded Index] [Search] [NEXT] [BACK]
Most users cannot connect directly to the Internet. They must hook their computers to
"host" computers on corporate or institutional networks which are already a part of the
Internet, or to a commercial company which has bought an Internet connection, and
re sells access to the Internet through that connection.
To find Interness Access Providers that serve a given area, try these web pages:
Internet Access Providers Meta List
TheDirectory.org
NetAlert.com
Netusa.net
TheList
International E mail accessibility World Map is a system of clickable maps which
lets you obtain further information about E mail and Internet access in a country of your
choice.
If you want it real cheap, check if there's a Free Net offering in your area. Try:
http://www.lights.com/freenet/ on the Web for more.
If you live in the US, and want completely free access, check the FreeISPs
mailing list.
Travelling abroad
EUnet Traveller
With one login name and one password, you can connect through thousands of points
of presence (POP) around the world. You don't pay when you don't connect, so you can
have an EUnetTraveller account stand by without paying for it. It has has well over
3000 "POPs" (1999). For current list of countries, see http://traveller.eu.net
/html/pops.html.
I have used in Per˙, Bolivia, Brazil, Puerto Rico, the United States, Romania, The
Netherlands, Norway of course, and several other places. Neat!
1 of 2 23.11.2009 15:51