internet access

**Farida** · 14-04-2004, 02:11

Just a 'pearl of wisdom' that we discovered while on holiday this time
If 10 hours is not enough online time on your holiday (from access4free) ..we find with our business - plus listening to online football matches live!!- we need more(I know, incredible isn't it?!)....you can get a prepaid aol card that gets you 'free' access numbers for most areas.You just buy more minutes to top up in the same way that you buy 'phone cards.
I think we bought the first card from Walmart but they definitely keep them at Target ( near the prepaid mobile 'phone cards) and you buy an original set up card for $14.99 which gives you 500mins.
I know it's more than access4free but its an alternative worth considering if you don't want to be limited by the 600mins from them.

**blott** · 14-04-2004, 02:32

Thanks for the tip Farida but the maximum you pay for access4free is $10 for unlimited access in any month...

**chrisj** · 14-04-2004, 02:36

and if you are only going to check the odd email etc you can sign up for only $5

**Ray&Sarah** · 14-04-2004, 02:52

Chrisj, how does it differentiate between you checking for e-mail or accessing the web, or am I acting thick?[msneek]

**blott** · 14-04-2004, 02:54

The sign up fee is $4.99 and you get the first 10 hours free. If you use more than 10 hours, you pay $1 per hour up to a maximum of $10 in any month. So if you can do everything in less than 10 hours, it's $4.99 but only for the first time you use it.

**Ray&Sarah** · 14-04-2004, 02:58

Thanks Blott, I think it will have to be the unlimited route![msnwink]

**Farida** · 14-04-2004, 03:00

so, if you are on a limited 'phone - ie a rental home's phone - how do you pay for the extra time 'cos I assume that they can't bill you at the home you are at 'cos that would cost the owner of the home........or am I missing the point?