| | PeoplePC ISP Review PeoplePC ISP ReviewPeoplePC is an Internet service provider owned by EarthLink. PeoplePC launched in the USA in October 1999. The PeoplePC plan offered a new, brand name computer replaced every 3 years, dial-up Internet access, and in-home warranty service for a $24.95 monthly payment ("about the cost of internet access alone" according to their advertising). While the marketing made it seem like a monthly service, it was actually more of a financing plan which required credit and involved paying off the computer over 3 years. Despite the competitive offering and heavy advertising, PeoplePC never attracted a great deal of business. Eventually PeoplePC began to offer an ISP service alone without the purchase of a computer. At present, only the ISP service remains. PeoplePC has coverage nationwide with over 8,000 access numbers. The software incorporates a 'Smart Dialer' technology that is advertised to automatically select a number. It also includes spam controls, virus protection, and a pop-up blocker. An accelerated version is also available. Their headquarters is located in San Francisco, California.
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Feature | Comments | | Price For Internet Service | At only $5.47 a month, PeoplePC is over 50% cheaper than AOL. With PeoplePC Accelerated, certain web page text and graphics will load faster by 2-5 times when compared to standard dial-up Internet service. | | Setting up Internet Service | PeoplePC makes it easy for users to set up connection to PeoplePC service via their Smart Dialer. | | Level of Computer Skills | Users can set up connection and connect easily via an intuitive interface of the Dialer. Users with any level of computer knowledge can use the service comfortably.
| | Technical Support | 24/7 Technical Support. Phone support is available for $1.95 per minute, however support for sign up, installation and billing is free. Free email support and online FAQ's are also available. | | Access Numbers/Busy Signals | Nationwide coverage with over 8,000 access numbers. | | Number of Email Addresses | 1 Email with 10MB of storage. Includes both Web Mail and POP access. Email includes virus protection and spam control features. |
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