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Boz administrator
Joined: 21 Feb 2001 Posts: 2340 Location:
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Posted: Sat Jun 29,
2002 8:49 am Post subject:
WebWide ISP / LowestBids - Not Exactly What They Promised! |
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I just got this e-mail. So much
for their FISP! Not only is it not really what they promised all
those months ago, but they lie about it being "the worlds most
inexpensive Unlimited Internet Access" and "the lowest priced
Unlimited Internet access in the nation."
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----- Original Message ----- From:
"WebWideISP" <info@lowestbidscorp.com> To: <>
Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2002 3:02 AM Subject: Free
Internet access you signed up for...
WebWide I.S.P has
Launched, the worlds most inexpensive Unlimited Internet
Access. Hello registered user. You recently registered for our
Internet access offer. We have now launched our Nationwide
Unlimited Access and we would like to invite you to be one of
the first to sign up and take advantage of the lowest priced
Unlimited Internet access in the nation. This is our special
invitation to you to be among the first to enjoy the benefits
of what will become the worlds first and only retail and
Internet network. To sign up, simply go to http://www.webwideisp.com/ and click on the
download link. We suggest that you choose the prepaid annual
service plan for $99.00, which includes two additional months
of Internet access Free! That is only $7.07 a month. You may
also choose the monthly plan for only $8.95 a month. Once your
service is activated, you can log in using your username and
password, and be able to localize your home page to your own
city or town, or the city or town of your choosing. We have
over 3,600 local dialup numbers available. You may browse
through all of the .1web sites and take a look at all of the
exciting new products and services we are offering to our
users, many of them free of charge. Remember this is the
nations most inexpensive Unlimited Internet access. We invite
you to sign up today and start spreading the news. For every 9
people you refer and sign up, you earn your I.S.P free for
each month they stay signed up with us. Say goodbye to high
Internet access charges, and say hello to the lowest Internet
access in the country. Why pay up to $24.95 a month for
Internet access when you can get our Unlimited Access service
for only $8.95 a month or less. You may also get your I.S.P
Free by earning WebDollars. You have up to one year to earn
enough WebDollars to apply to your I.S.P service. You can find
out more about WebDollars through our website. We look forward
to having you as a valued user. Sincerely, Bob DeMaio
President & C.E.O | _________________ "Cheapest Of The Cheap" ISPs | |
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kelticwizard
Joined: 05 Feb 2001 Posts:
908 Location: Connecticut, The Nutmeg State
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Posted: Sat Jun 29,
2002 9:50 am Post subject:
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Sneaky, sneaky, sneaky.
No question that the reason LowestBids figures that they can
get away with making claims that it is the cheapest ISP is that,
with the referral schtick and other promotions, the service can be
free for some people-free in the sense that no cash is exchanged.
You cannot get cheaper than "free", so they figure they are covered.
Oh, well, $8.95 is not the worst price anyone ever paid for
internet service.
I would be careful, though. These people
sound full of all sorts of promotions. I would check to make sure
they are not selling the customers' information as an additional
revenue source. If they are going to pull a fast one with "free"
internet, I wouldn't put it past them. | |
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OperaBob
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Posted: Sat Jun 29,
2002 12:11 pm Post subject:
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Too Gimmicky
OB
Viking Woman Singing 20.3K 120 x 140 | |
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drchaps administrator
Joined: 19 Jan
2001 Posts: 2111 Location: Where you'd least expect me
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Posted: Sat Jun 29,
2002 17:36 pm Post subject:
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Yeah, I got that message too...
Didnt read it, hit delete... It was going to be a scam from the
beginning, but we always have to hold out hope
Steve _________________ "Once the game is over, the
King and the pawn go back in the same box." ~Italian
Proverb | |
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`we647 Guest
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Posted: Sun Jun 30,
2002 12:04 pm Post subject:
free is u signup 9 people |
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free is u signup 9people, even
thats a scam. most isps that run that give u one month for each
refferal. this outfit still claims thier free[if u jump thru flaming
hoops it might be. the free cd cost 8.95. i guess thier free a whole
lot different than everyone elses | |
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charles Guest
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Posted: Fri Jul 19,
2002 16:50 pm Post subject:
webwideisp |
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I have joined the ISP. I like it.
I have been through so many ISP before. They always raise the price
for service in the long run. Recently switched from att.net, however
they were cheaper in the beginning and just doubled their service
charge to 14.95 a month. Oh, well ... all I can say is search for
your bargains. I am pleased with their service even if it is not
free. Seven bucks a month isn't such a bad deal.
Charles | |
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cheaper Guest
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Posted: Fri Jul 19,
2002 17:10 pm Post subject:
re: webwideisp |
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charles wrote: |
I have joined the ISP. I like it. I have been
through so many ISP before. They always raise the price for
service in the long run. Recently switched from att.net,
however they were cheaper in the beginning and just doubled
their service charge to 14.95 a month. Oh, well ... all I can
say is search for your bargains. I am pleased with their
service even if it is not free. Seven bucks a month isn't
such a bad deal.
Charles | but
access4less is cheaper. | |
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Boz administrator
Joined: 21 Feb 2001 Posts: 2340 Location:
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Posted: Fri Jul 19,
2002 18:51 pm Post subject:
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There are several that are
cheaper, including Access4Less at 5.95, AllVantage at $5.95, and
Access4Cheap at 6.95, AND they all require only monthly payments. In
order to get WebWideISP at a rate of 7.07, annual payments in
advance are required. _________________ "Cheapest Of The Cheap" ISPs | |
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Boz administrator
Joined: 21 Feb 2001 Posts: 2340 Location:
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Posted: Sat Aug 24,
2002 20:06 pm Post subject:
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I don't know when this change
occurred since I haven't been watching this ISP too closely, but
they have different pricing now.
$6.95 per month paid
monthly unlimited access or
$4.99 per month paid $59.95
annually unlimited access
The option remains to get the
access free by buying from the .1web network.
I haven't read
the TOS, but it doesn't look too shabby based on the plan
descriptions. _________________ "Cheapest Of The Cheap" ISPs | |
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dannyboy
Joined: 26 Oct 2001 Posts:
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Posted: Sat Aug 24,
2002 21:06 pm Post subject:
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Boz wrote: |
... $6.95 per month paid monthly unlimited
access ... | This
looks EXTREMELY promising. I checked the access numbers & my
area is UUnet (my FAVORITE). The TOS says unlimited but not
dedicated access (and not 150 or 200 hours posing as "unlimited"
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. I also caution everyone to NOT pay annual in advance.
(That has proven to be a costly mistake, just ask anybody here).
If TalentG makes me mad, http://www.webwideisp.com/ will definitely be on
my list, but I am not going to dump TalentG for $1 saving. Good
find, Boz! (New UUnet price leader for Cheapest-of-the-Cheap)
Dan _________________ http://www.talentg.com/ UUnet primary ISP with any
Qwest as backup. If TalentG goes belly up, I will try http://www.webwideisp.com/ UUnet
(cheaper). | |
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Boz administrator
Joined: 21 Feb 2001 Posts: 2340 Location:
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Posted: Mon Aug 26,
2002 8:22 am Post subject:
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Looks like DUN is okay, based on
this "Live Instant Help" conversation:
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Kevin_CSR: hello boz... Kevin_CSR: welcome
to the .1web network Boz: Hi. If I sign up for your
service, do I have to use the software, or can I set up the
connection manually? Kevin_CSR: i think a few people have
just used connection wizard to connect ot our service...
Kevin_CSR: but we will only support our software
Kevin_CSR: so i you can do both... Boz: Okay, I just
wanted to make sure that it was acceptable to NOT use the
software, understanding the support is limited to the
software. Boz: Thank you. Kevin_CSR:
okay | The service is
looking pretty good since the price reduction and the clarification
that DUN is okay.
If anyone is brave enought to sign up for
the annual plan, they do have a fair refund policy if cancellation
occurs prior to the end of the year.
And although it isn't advertised as a tech
support number, they do have a toll-free number posted.
_________________ "Cheapest Of The Cheap" ISPs | |
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Boz administrator
Joined: 21 Feb 2001 Posts: 2340 Location:
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Posted: Thu Sep 26,
2002 7:49 am Post subject:
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WWISP has raised its annual
payment plan from $4.99 per month paid $59.95 annually up to $6.25 per month paid $74.95
annually. The monthly payment plan is still at $6.95 per
month. See http://www.webwideisp.com/signup/ for more
info. _________________ "Cheapest Of The Cheap" ISPs | |
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teddeebur Guest
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Posted: Mon Nov 25,
2002 13:08 pm Post subject:
free not fee isp |
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I am a little confused about the
complaint that Dot1Web is
not the cheapest ISP. The price is now not $8.95 but $6.25 when paid
annually or $6.95 when paid month to month, no contract required.
WHAT ARE YOU PAYING? Then if you follow the program to earn Free
ISP, you can and will receive Dot1web FREE. Try it and let me
know. I am using it and saving many bucks after quiting AOL.
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Boz administrator
Joined: 21 Feb 2001 Posts: 2340 Location:
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Posted: Mon Nov 25,
2002 15:37 pm Post subject:
Re: free not fee isp |
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teddeebur wrote: |
I am a little confused about the complaint
that Dot1Web is not
the cheapest ISP. The price is now not $8.95 but $6.25 when
paid annually or $6.95 when paid month to month, no contract
required. WHAT ARE YOU PAYING? Then if you follow the program
to earn Free ISP, you can and will receive Dot1web FREE. Try it and
let me know. I am using it and saving many bucks after quiting
AOL.
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including NeanderTech at $5.75, Access4Less at $5.95, AllVantage at
$5.95, QwickConnect at $5.95, all paid monthly, and there are
several other less expensive with quarterly or 6-month payments. I
don't see anything wrong with WebWideISP, it is just that they
shouldn't say they are the cheapest if they are not. From http://www.webwideisp.com/signup/ : If they want to claim to be
the cheapest, then they need to lower their
prices! _________________ "Cheapest Of The Cheap" ISPs | |
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Corrine administrator
Joined: 18 Jan
2001 Posts: 2416 Location: Upstate NY, USA
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Posted: Mon Nov 25,
2002 19:07 pm Post subject:
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I pay less than $5/month so they
really have quite a ways to go to be the
cheapest. _________________
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happy6610 Guest
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Posted: Mon Nov 25,
2002 20:51 pm Post subject:
re: cheapest isp |
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Corrine you costs are very low?
Can you share with us who your provider is? I for one would like to
know. This may have been talked about in the past, but I only found
this message board about 1 month ago. | |
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Corrine administrator
Joined: 18 Jan
2001 Posts: 2416 Location: Upstate NY, USA
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Posted: Mon Nov 25,
2002 21:46 pm Post subject:
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BlueFrog is
currently regional to western NYS, in A/C's 315, 585, 607 & 716.
I learned about BlueFrog here at Freedomlist and have been with them
since they were a FISP. In November 2000, they went to $25/year,
followed by $25/6 months last November and just raised the rates to
$24.95/5 months.
I'm paid up through March 2003. So, all
total, I've paid $69.95 for 2 1/2 year internet service. That
includes a $5 deduction for a referral. (If someone mentions a
member's name when they sign up, the member gets $5 off their bill.)
BlueFrog
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plodr
Joined:
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Posted: Tue Nov 26,
2002 11:11 am Post subject:
cheap ISPs |
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Hang around here and you will
find true bargains. I signed up for access4cheap when they were
running a special and ended up paying $24.75 for 6 months (yup
that's less than $4.13 per month). I also had Stowetel @
$5/month. I've signed several friends up with Poetworld at
$7.50/month. teddeebur, $6.95 a month is good but there are
lower rates and you don't have to jump thru any hoops to get them.
For 10 hours a month free 4 ever, sign up for access4free - a one
time fee of $4.95 (I use that as a backup). Eventually you will
find that quite a few of us here are good at pinching pennies. (I'm
cheap and not afraid to admit it). | |
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