Mark A. Kippert wrote:
> chuck goolsbee on 7/19/01 7:44 AM wrote:
>>
>> You do not need a 'mac-specific' ISP, since virtually all dial-up
>> uses PPP as a standard, including Macs.
>>
> I got a special offer CD in the mail from AT&T this week. Their Worldnet
> Service starting at $4.95! I thought it would be worth signing up for this
> to supplement my DSL service when I'm away from home (I use the dial-up at
> work during the day). I thought if anyone had local dial-up numbers
> throughout the USA it would be AT&T.
>
> However upon opening it up and reading the small print, it turns out the
> $4.95 plan "is not available to Mac users at this time". What a crock!
> Especially since there are instructions & software on the CD for installing
> on a Mac and signing up for their services.
>
> What could be so unique about the Mac as to disqualify us from taking
> advantage of the cheaper rate? As Chuck said, PPP is a standard that's not
> specific to the Mac. What else could they be using?
>
> Grrrrrrrrrr!
>
> -makmac
>
Any company that provides DSL service will also include about 20 hours of
dial-up for when you're on the road. Read the fine print.
Ilene
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