Thanks; I will be hooking up my grandparent-in-laws' first computer next month, and was looking for something like this. Granddad is a walking encyclopedia, so he'll just need to log on to look up stuff, and Grandma will just want to look up recipes.
ZeroFill
Broke Member
posted: Jul. 1, 2009 @ 1:10p
Nice deal for folks who don't use the net that much. The hours/mo limit brought back flash backs of AOL...*shutters*
I don't care, since I can support my own crap, but expect to have grandma/grandpa calling you when the internet doesn't work...
VTISP.com said: VERY IMPORTANT: This service is for highly experienced Internet users. No telephone technical support is provided (email support only). Again, there are NO technical support personnel at our Call Center to assist you. Should you need technical assistance for any reason, it is your responsibility to assure that you have a method of contacting us via email.
My question is... if you can't get on the internet, how are you going to send an email for support?
jakejackson22
New Member
posted: Jul. 1, 2009 @ 1:49p
New user. Thia site is great and this is a great deal...Thanks so much!
dexterali said: thanks OP, I found a free dial up service I can use for free when I travel (In the middle of no where) otherwise I just piggy back on someones wifi. Other than that 150/hrs a month is to little. I am online all day and night. (yea, I know...I'm a nerd)
Would be great for my grand parents, I just need to set it up for them.
yes visit them often and show them how to click the thingy to save 20 bucks a month to see grand kids pics
jakejackson22
New Member
posted: Jul. 1, 2009 @ 1:50p
PhDeez said: I don't care, since I can support my own crap, but expect to have grandma/grandpa calling you when the internet doesn't work...
VTISP.com said: VERY IMPORTANT: This service is for highly experienced Internet users. No telephone technical support is provided (email support only). Again, there are NO technical support personnel at our Call Center to assist you. Should you need technical assistance for any reason, it is your responsibility to assure that you have a method of contacting us via email.
My question is... if you can't get on the internet, how are you going to send an email for support?
PhDeez said: I don't care, since I can support my own crap, but expect to have grandma/grandpa calling you when the internet doesn't work...
VTISP.com said: VERY IMPORTANT: This service is for highly experienced Internet users. No telephone technical support is provided (email support only). Again, there are NO technical support personnel at our Call Center to assist you. Should you need technical assistance for any reason, it is your responsibility to assure that you have a method of contacting us via email.
My question is... if you can't get on the internet, how are you going to send an email for support?
Library.....You must be able to find your toes and count to 25 without them. Otherwise it is simple. However I still need to occasionally remind my mom to see if the Dog whacked the cord to the "computer box" if it is not working
rebatemachine said: tontot said: Do I need a land-line and a modem for this? Yes....."not for cool people" with NetBooks but it may be cool again in a few years for the retro crowd Well, maybe it's not "chic"... but I don't see why you couldn't use a USB connected analog modem with a Netbook.
BlearyEyed said: rebatemachine said: tontot said: Do I need a land-line and a modem for this? Yes....."not for cool people" with NetBooks but it may be cool again in a few years for the retro crowd Well, maybe it's not "chic"... but I don't see why you couldn't use a USB connected analog modem with a Netbook.
You probable could.
However......It is not a technical issue for most if you love a parent and are reasonable close area wise or able to do it over the INTERNET wise . Main reason for Having a $ 3.33 a month INTERNET is checking prices on the "Computer Box" for The restaurant early bird specials in the area and looking at skinny grandchildren needing a NANA meal and emailing other KOOL NANAS (friends) and PAPAS about how cool you are finding cheap stuff!!!
Also sending checks, but in reality if they don't mail a check personally and talk to the Postman about his limp , they will worry if the INTERNET Post Office lost it .............
DesiTeK said: Hi, I believe www.metconnect.com is still a free ISP for NYC area. Pls check.
excellent link, But I don't know anyone in New York City who doesn't get everything FREE or CAN AFFORD TO pay to have better service.....it is a city of Haves and Have at it.
however great for the rest of us that may be able to connect with FREE long distance calling !! tHANKS !!
jakejackson22 said: New user. Thia site is great and this is a great deal...Thanks so much!
No Problemos...good for Spanish Papi's and Nana's too !!!
raderator
Member
posted: Jul. 1, 2009 @ 3:00p
All2EZ is the best cheap dial-up out there and has been for yrs. I used them when I lived in the boonies. $5/m for 200 hrs, straight DUN. They even have a decent news server and personal web space.
tontot said: Do I need a land-line and a modem for this? yes, and a computer.
I wish every UOnline customer knew about this.
raderator said: All2EZ is the best cheap dial-up out there and has been for yrs. I used them when I lived in the boonies. $5/m for 200 hrs, straight DUN. They even have a decent news server and personal web space.
PhDeez said: I don't care, since I can support my own crap, but expect to have grandma/grandpa calling you when the internet doesn't work...
VTISP.com said: VERY IMPORTANT: This service is for highly experienced Internet users. No telephone technical support is provided (email support only). Again, there are NO technical support personnel at our Call Center to assist you. Should you need technical assistance for any reason, it is your responsibility to assure that you have a method of contacting us via email.
My question is... if you can't get on the internet, how are you going to send an email for support?
We use Metconnect as a backup here when the cable goes down. Aside from that, if you live in a somewhat dense area, ask a neighbor if you can piggyback and offer to toss in a few $$ or half the cost to get high speed wireless. Just my 2 cents
raderator
Member
posted: Jul. 1, 2009 @ 3:17p
50 more hrs, good news server, web space, don't have to pay in advance. Worth it.
manoverboard said: We use Metconnect as a backup here when the cable goes down. Aside from that, if you live in a somewhat dense area, ask a neighbor if you can piggyback and offer to toss in a few $$ or half the cost to get high speed wireless. Just my 2 centsStealing internet service is unethical; keep prices a bit lower for the rest of us.
I do, however, understand piggybacking for backup purposes when your main service goes down, but use common sense and ethics when trying to find deals.
sau124 said: PhDeez said: I don't care, since I can support my own crap, but expect to have grandma/grandpa calling you when the internet doesn't work...
VTISP.com said: VERY IMPORTANT: This service is for highly experienced Internet users. No telephone technical support is provided (email support only). Again, there are NO technical support personnel at our Call Center to assist you. Should you need technical assistance for any reason, it is your responsibility to assure that you have a method of contacting us via email.
My question is... if you can't get on the internet, how are you going to send an email for support?
Good question, nice catch...
Like I said if you didn't catch it........not for Alzheimer's patrons . Other wise quite easy. Also if you get the majority of your sodium and beef at WalMart may not be fit for you.
Not bad if you want a back up internet connection. Some students may need to email their instructor or even send an assignment and if their home internet connection goes out...
If you live in California here's a FREE dail-up service that I use as a back-up and it has lots of access numbers, no limits, no restrictions, no ads and no charges, just setup a DUN and choose a access number and put in anything for the ID & PW.
squinky86 said: manoverboard said: We use Metconnect as a backup here when the cable goes down. Aside from that, if you live in a somewhat dense area, ask a neighbor if you can piggyback and offer to toss in a few $$ or half the cost to get high speed wireless. Just my 2 cents Stealing internet service is unethical; keep prices a bit lower for the rest of us. I do, however, understand piggybacking for backup purposes when your main service goes down, but use common sense and ethics when trying to find deals.
how is that stealing? User clearly said "ask a neighbor if you can piggyback". And then you say "I do, however, understand piggybacking for backup purposes..." - you are funny %) Peace.
babo said: squinky86 said: manoverboard said: We use Metconnect as a backup here when the cable goes down. Aside from that, if you live in a somewhat dense area, ask a neighbor if you can piggyback and offer to toss in a few $$ or half the cost to get high speed wireless. Just my 2 cents Stealing internet service is unethical; keep prices a bit lower for the rest of us. I do, however, understand piggybacking for backup purposes when your main service goes down, but use common sense and ethics when trying to find deals.
how is that stealing? User clearly said "ask a neighbor if you can piggyback". And then you say "I do, however, understand piggybacking for backup purposes..." - you are funny %) Peace.
Is it also OK to splice cable TV if you ask your neighbor first? Duh.
rebatemachine said: sau124 said: PhDeez said: I don't care, since I can support my own crap, but expect to have grandma/grandpa calling you when the internet doesn't work...
VTISP.com said: VERY IMPORTANT: This service is for highly experienced Internet users. No telephone technical support is provided (email support only). Again, there are NO technical support personnel at our Call Center to assist you. Should you need technical assistance for any reason, it is your responsibility to assure that you have a method of contacting us via email.
My question is... if you can't get on the internet, how are you going to send an email for support?
Good question, nice catch...
Like I said if you didn't catch it........not for Alzheimer's patrons . Other wise quite easy. Also if you get the majority of your sodium and beef at WalMart may not be fit for you.
cipherj said: babo said: squinky86 said: manoverboard said: We use Metconnect as a backup here when the cable goes down. Aside from that, if you live in a somewhat dense area, ask a neighbor if you can piggyback and offer to toss in a few $$ or half the cost to get high speed wireless. Just my 2 cents Stealing internet service is unethical; keep prices a bit lower for the rest of us. I do, however, understand piggybacking for backup purposes when your main service goes down, but use common sense and ethics when trying to find deals.
how is that stealing? User clearly said "ask a neighbor if you can piggyback". And then you say "I do, however, understand piggybacking for backup purposes..." - you are funny %) Peace.
Is it also OK to splice cable TV if you ask your neighbor first? Duh.
Isn't it?
Cable Co's also say it's illegal to add second TV hookup in your OWN house without paying monthly added cost to $$$ cable bill for mediocre channels. Like everybody does that. LOL
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