I am having a hard time with Netzero on separate email with my wife and me. I have my own email in to which I have to share with my wife and the same with her I can also read her email. I want to have my own email separate from her so we don’t have to read each other email. I complained to Netzero about it and they suggested that I open another account and pay more so that my wife can get own email. Please advise me onto what is going on or if you do the same thing if two individuals (wife and me) will have to share emails.

-Mark, August 7, 2007 (name changed for privacy)

Hi Mark, sharing an email account with your wife? I cringe at the thought, the privacy nightmares you two must have. Not that there’s anything wrong with it. I personally wouldn’t want to know what my wife talks about with her friends, most of the time anyways.

Always remember that “Internet Access” and “Email” are two separate things. Just because you access the internet through Netzero Free, Netzero Platinum, or Netzero 3G High Speed doesn’t mean you need to use the Netzero Email account services. Sure, Netzero dial up internet access has an equally good email service compared to others, however, there are plenty of reasons why you could use hotmail.com, yahoo.com or gmail.com free email accounts instead.

If you both wish to use the Netzero Free email service, try to create one new Netzero Free dial up internet access account. You can do this from our website or visit the Netzero support home page which talks about adding a free email account. (please report broken links)

After setting up the new Netzero Free account, from any computer in the world you both should be able to login at the Netzero Webmail home page. You can set the Netzero Webmail page as your “default” home page in Internet Explorer or as a “favorite” if that helps.

Failing the above, and failing your desire to upgrade Netzero dial up internet service, visit hotmail.com, yahoo.com or gmail.com and set up a free email address account there. The added benefit is that free accounts from Yahoo, Hotmail, and Gmail go where you go regardless of past, present and future internet service provider. You will find advanced features like Instant Messenger with Voice, Webcam Video and more. Yahoo, Hotmail and Gmail will let you upgrade for about $19.99 annually for additional storage space and for use with Outlook or Outlook Express.

I don’t think anyone cares these days if you send and receive emails from Yahoo, Hotmail, Gmail or Netzero. My go-to email account is a Hotmail account, only because I’ve had it for about 10 years now. Had to think about that for a minute. I do keep it upgraded at the $19.99 annual fee. I think it’s worth it.

- John

Earthlink high speed internet service is available in most major USA cities. Earthlink high speed internet service access connections can be made by Cable or DSL. Earthlink DSL gives you high speed internet service access by converting your local analog phone line into a high speed digital phone line. Using ADSL or Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line technology, Earthlink DSL delivers up to 6 Mbps (megabits per second) connection rates. A 6 Mbps connection speed is 4 times faster than regular 1.5 Mbps high speed internet service.

Earthlink high speed internet service through Cable is a partnership of Earthlink with your cable provider. Earthlink high speed internet service is delivered to your home over your existing cable television lines. Earthlink combines multimedia programming with the latest communication technologies like Earthlink Email, Personal Start Page, personal web space, streaming audio, and streaming video. All this is done over the cable systems Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial or HFC network.

Earthlink specials are available for both Home and Business DSL, Dial Up, Cable, Web Hosting, and Phone services. Internet and Phone service bundles are also available for a limited time only. Earthlink Cable Internet ranked #1 by PC World Magazine readers in 2005. And Earthlink DSL high speed Internet service received PC Magazine’s Readers Choice Award in 2005.

Check availability of Earthlink High Speed DSL and Cable services here on Internet Service Deals to receive the Earthlink specials. If Earthlink dial up internet service is what you’re after, visit this page on our website to download earthlink dial up software and get connected today.

Verizon FiOS is changing our internet world, today. Thirty four months after Verizon FiOS internet was first launched marks a new milestone in Verizon’s history. On June 20, 2007 Verizon installed FiOS internet at the home of their one millionth customer, the family of Rich and Marjorie Bayer in Massapequa, New York. The Bayer family also subscribed to Verizon FiOS TV and Verizon Voice Wing services to maximize their digital experience.

The Bayers are a good example of today’s Digital family. They have three home computers that are constantly in use, plus several TV sets scattered around the house. The Bayer family uses their Verizon FiOS internet for both work and play. Rich uses the internet for his work as an accountant. Marjorie does the shopping and activity planning via the internet. The kids use the Verizon FiOS high speed internet for homework research and communication between friends and classmates. Almost all of their activities depend upon online access to files, accounts and information. Reliability has always been a concern for the Bayers, and Verizon FiOS internet is who they turned to for a faster, more reliable internet service, and higher-quality, more dependable phone service.

Why did the Bayer and one million other families choose Verizon FiOS service over other DSL internet and cable internet service providers? Verizon FiOS is a broadband high speed internet service provider unlike any other. Verizon FiOS allows you to access the internet at speeds up to 50 Megabits per second (Mbps) and might soon reach beyond 100 Mbps. This is done using advanced fiber optic technology and networks using the B-PON architecture of the company. The Verizon FiOS network generates pulses of light that streak through the fine glass fiber strands to your new wireless internet modem. The result is that you spend more time surfing the net instead of waiting for files to finish downloading.

Verizon FiOS internet service enhances your online game play, instant messaging and video streaming, all done at very fast speeds. And there’s more good news. Verizon is exploring the possibility of changing the speed of Megabits per second to Gigabits per second. That would imply an internet speed increase of at least four to eight times faster then the present FiOS speed. Online productivity, uses, and adventures in the United States will reach boundaries that we have yet to dream of reaching using the internet. Faster broadband internet connections, bundled services at competitive prices, and no more service disruptions. Thank you Verizon FiOS.

Bundle services that we want and need from the internet are now available in 16 of the United States. For a limited time only, homes in a Verizon FiOS service area can sign up online to receive exclusive online only offers. Special offers valued at over $120 currently include your 1st 30 days free, free installation and a $25 Target gift card for internet service plans starting at just $29.99/mo. Additional plan features include 9 @verizon.net email accounts, choice of MSN Premium, AOL or Yahoo software, wireless router, anti-virus protection, 24/7 live technical support, 10 MB storage space, and a Verizon 30 day money back guarantee. Verizon FiOS internet specials are available online for internet download speeds of 5 Mbps, 15 Mbps and 30 Mbps.

Verizon FiOS internet is changing our digital world. A bundle of Verizon FiOS Internet, TV and Voice services now offers a competitive alternative that seeks to break through traditional telecom boundaries. Reliable internet service, clear high definition TV reception, and enhanced voice services that currently have no equal. The mid-priced internet service plan starting at $39.99/mo yields download speeds up to 15 Mbps, which is more than 3 times the speed of most cable internet service providers competing in the same price range. Outdated cable lines and DSL telephone connections are not a problem, because they’re not even used. Each Verizon FiOS installation is FTTH council certified, so you can be sure that real fiber optic services extend all the way to your new Verizon wireless modem at home.

- John

Order all three Verizon internet services in a bundle or individually right here on the Internet Service Deals website. Verizon FiOS internet service is available to more than 1,700 communities in 16 states and expanding. Please use the links available on our site to check availability. We can’t do it for you by email or phone.

Have you heard about the latest buzz in the dial up internet world? America Online® also known as AOL® software and services, has launched a new CD ROM free trial disk by mail strategy to help support the brand. America Online is encouraging it’s user base to collect AOL free trial disk 1.0 thru 9.0 and display them to the public on their free personal website space or in AOL, Google, MSN and Yahoo user groups. A tribute to those who have stuck with the AOL dial up internet brand through it’s ups and downs.

Not! While researching this AOL buzz we’ve failed to find reference to any award or mail strategy led by AOL to support it’s brand in this manner. We were able to find hundreds of websites proud to display their very own collection of AOL CD ROM free trial disks. In the spirit of buzz, we’ve also decided to display our very own collection of AOL free trial disks, hats, shirts and other memorable stuff created over the years by AOL software and service marketing efforts.

Each AOL free trial disk allows the recipient to open an AOL email account and dial up to the internet from home. Free trial periods vary by disk from 30 days to 90 days. The current America Online CD disk version is AOL 9.0 and carries a 90 day free trial. Additional AOL service benefits include up to 5x faster surfing, spam and pop up blockers, privacy tools, McAfee email and PC virus protection, 200 stations of music, news and sports, the signature @aol.com email address extension, and now each free AOL CD-ROM includes free games.

Kids as young as 10 years old, even juniors and seniors in high school are lapping up the AOL free trial disk by the hundreds in key US cities in anticipation of an online gaming revolution. For those who grew up during the dial up internet heydays with AOL at it’s prime, adding free games, video and music is a step towards comeback for the brand. It’s no secrete that AOL brand US subscribers were cut in half from March 31, 2005 to March 31, 2007. AOL’s loss of subscribers is due to an increase in low cost dial up competition, and $14.95 DSL high speed internet access which became available earlier this year through local telephone service providers.

In hindsight, AOL dial up internet service was relatively slow to provide free and unrestricted access to the internet. Back in 1999 subscribers could only access the internet through AOL’s proprietary dial up and browsing software interface. Eventually, the constant software updates and the call for freedom by subscribers forced AOL to redefine and segment its service to that of dial up internet access, email, instant messenger, and search services more in-line with competitors. Expanding game, video, and music content further expands the freedoms AOL is willing to give future subscribers. But why has AOL discontinued mass free trial disk production and mailings?

Years ago America’s young men and women applauded the development of the first hassle free dial up internet service to seamlessly integrate a web browser with content. AOL also was the first dial up internet service company to introduce the concept of Buddy Lists, leveraging their one-on-one AIM® instant messaging service. So good was the concept that everyone wanted a free trial disk. Soon came mass mailings of CD ROMs in tin and plastic, and now we look back, laugh and make jokes about it.

America Online 4.0 and 5.0 CD ROM with 100 or 250 free hours of dial up internet and email services. Reminds me of the orange Tide washing machine detergent box. AOL’s easiest and best ever Version 6.0 all new with 1000 hours free for 45 days, what’s with those fish? AOL Version 7.0 with 1000 hours free for 45 days, Leopard graphic. I am starting to wonder if the graphics coincide with recent vacation destinations of marketing VPs at AOL. Fish in the Caribbean, Leopards on safari maybe? If so, Version 8.0 must have been a boring year. Somehow there was a 70’s flash back involved. AOL 9.0 CD ROM free trial disk with 1045 hours free or 90 days risk free, is the latest version available on disk. Tweety from Looney Tunes versus the Yellow Page’s walking fingers, or the Best Buy fingers, or is that still the AOL logo? (1st image on post) I’m confused, I vote for Tweety bird on the CD package at least! Road Runner for High Speed, Tweety for Dial Up, why not?

Haven’t seen an AOL disk in your snail mail lately? Well considering that Americans began protesting against AOL in the early 2000’s I’m not surprised. Mass distributions of the once desired dial up internet access software turned into discussions about CD mail pollution and needless burdens on the environment. So instead of encouraging the re-pollution of your environment, please download AOL software for free online. New computer owners simply need to check what special offers are pre-installed on their machine. Whatever you’ve got, use it to download the latest AOL 9.0 software and services (or any other dial up internet free trial download). No plastic trees to cut down and plenty of free online games to make you forget about the past.

*America Online®, AOL® and AIM® software and services are registered trademarks of AOL LLC.

- John

John, I do not know whether this will reach you as a real live person or
maybe you are just a marketing name, but your message sure hit home. I have
not as yet gone to the web site you linked for me, but yes, I just had to
transfer to Embarq from Earthlink. While making the transfer I was offered
the “free” security package. When they told me I had to uninstall my Norton
Security Program first and I had no idea what the Embarq security program
would do, I refused to do this and stuck with Norton. Then I had no
spamblocker protection at all. However, Norton does not offer the features
of a spamblocker that Earthlink had and which I had been very satisfied with
for many years. So immediately I was deluged with spam messages because
they turned off my Earthlink Spamblocker and left me high and dry. I looked
at some commercial spamblockers on the internet but I was not satisfied with
any of them because they all promised the moon and there was no way to tell
if it would work. Most of them would require me to uninstall Norton
Security which I have paid big bucks for and have a subscription for two
years. So, I went back to Earthlink and found that they now offer their
spamblocker even if you are not using Earthlink internet. I tried several
times to download the program and install it but it would not work.

So, you pressed the right button with me. But what are you selling? And
will it work with Norton? I want to get something, but I do not want to
trial and error every spamblocker program that is available. The other
thing I cannot figure out is why Earthlink turned off my spamblocker when
technically I still have email messages coming through Earthlink?

Give me some advice please

- Randy, June 27, 2007 (name changed for privacy

Hi Randy, only I answer emails directed to John Napoletano. If I were to create a marketing name, would I need to think of something more exciting? I like the name Paul Simon, but it’s already being used by someone quite popular this week according to Google Trends.

I see now from your follow-up email that you migrated from Earthlink email to Embarq email. Most likely you’re in with the 750,000 Embarq DSL high speed internet customers who will need to adjust their Earthlink - Embarq relationship due to recent email contract changes. I believe the change started in April 2007, and judging by the October 31, 2007 forwarding deadline there’s a grace period for the migration. Embarq DSL high speed internet subscribers with email addresses ending in @eartthlink.net will be asked to migrate to @embarqmail.com.

As Embarq says on their email migration web page:

“Your Free Earthlink email will expire October 31, 2007. Not to worry! EMBARQ now offers an improved email service featuring unlimited email storage. Best of all, EMBARQ will save all of your EarthLink email, contacts, and folders and transfer them to your FREE new EMBARQ email account. Until October 31st, email sent to your old EarthLink address will be forwarded to your new EMBARQ address. Additionally, you can also choose to automatically notify everyone in your contact list of your email address change. Transfer to your FREE new EMBARQ email account by July 17, 2007 and you will be instantly entered for a chance to win $100,000!”

* Please note: you do have the option to retain your Earthlink email address for $3.95 per month. I’d call Earthlink sales or support and ask for an update on this Earthlink - Embarq email migration, prices and services may change at any time.

Randy, always remember that “Internet Access” and “Email” are two separate things. Just because you access the internet through Embarq DSL doesn’t mean you need to use their Email account services. Yes, Embarq DSL has an equally good free software package. I could give you 10 reasons why it’s good, and I could also give you 10 reasons why you should use hotmail.com, yahoo.com or gmail.com instead of either Earthlink email or Embarq email. But you have expressed that you like your Earthlink email address and spam blocker, so who am I to tell you not to use it.

Earthlink Total Access system requirements and sign up telephone number can be found on the Earthlink software download home page. I assume that once you sign up for Earthlink email, some form of email support will be given to you by Earthlink. Check the order forms or ask questions before signing up.

If you would like to stick with your Earthlink email address and Earthlink Total Access software, you still have to address your conflict between the two software packages. I don’t like to step in and override technical support for these issues. Technical support should know the ins and outs of their products better than me. I can only say that your high speed internet connection should not be dependent upon Earthlink nor Embarq’s software. In other words, you should be able to “opt out” of using Embarq’s software if that is what you wish. If you are able to do so (talk to Embarq directly, don’t take my word for it) then you simply auto forward all your Embarq emails to your Earthlink email account. You paid for Embarq email, so that account will exist as long as you have high speed internet service through them. Log into your Embarq email account on occasion to make sure the forwarding and settings are still working as expected.

Before you remove the Embarq Online Security software and undo what’s already been done, compare Earthlink Total Access to the Embarq Online Security package again. The Earthlink firewall offering is still unclear to me, so compare that to the F-Secure details on the Embarq FAQ pages.

Embarq has partnered with F-Secure who is one of the leaders in anti-virus and firewall software. The free Embarq Online Security software package now includes Virus, Spyware, Pop-Up, Spam, Content and Firewall protection. Frequently Asked Questions are available on the My Embarq website.

What’s my advice? If you like Earthlink Total Access then see if you can get back to the set up you had before the migration. If you like the Embarq Online Security software with firewall, give it a try for a while. With Embarq (and most email systems) you can control spam pretty well by increasing your sensitivity levels and by establishing filtering rules. I don’t have spam problems myself because I make adjustments as needed. Also, the service providers are getting better at moving mass produced emails to your junk box without your need to report them as junk.

I currently use Microsoft Outlook to retrieve my emails from MSN Hotmail and a dozen other email accounts I must access daily as a Webmaster. I pay $19.95 yearly to MSN, the benefit of which is that MSN Hotmail integrates well with all my Microsoft Office applications. I chat and video chat with family, friends, and business associates, and they always know when I’m online and how to reach me.

- Paul Simon (AKA John Napoletano)

After thoughts: see also my blog post for insight into wireless internet security which discusses both modem and software firewalls, two layers of high speed internet protection.

For those who didn’t know, you can check Earthlink email or Embarq email from anywhere in the world using the Embarq or Earthlink webmail log in pages.

I have Yahoo ATT DSL. I’m traveling more and need to get Yahoo ATT dial up numbers from time to time. Unlimited ATT dial up is included in my Yahoo ATT DSL internet plan. Where can I find these access numbers?

- Bill, June 18, 2007 (name changed for privacy)

Hi Bill, First you need to have the Yahoo Att Dial Up software installed on your computer. Either this was part of the Yahoo Att DSL internet installation or you can download what you need from the ATT help website.

The Yahoo Att Dial Up software helps you to select internet access numbers. Generally you save a “home” location and an “away” location. Look for instructions on how to “Edit” or change your away (or home) dial up connection settings. Browse the telephone numbers available to you and chose one in the area you are calling from.

Sign into the helpme.att.net website using the link above to learn more. Email us back if you get stuck.

-John

After thoughts: Yahoo ATT DSL specials with free unlimited dial up internet access are available here on our website. For a limited time only ATT Yahoo DSL high sped internet plans start at just $14.99 per month. Our exclusive special offer includes nationwide free dial up internet access, earn up to $50 cash back and 2 months free. SBC Yahoo DSL is now ATT Yahoo DSL internet service, the two services have merged. ATT Yahoo DSL high speed internet services are now named ATT Yahoo Basic DSL, ATT Yahoo Express DSL, ATT Yahoo Pro DSL, and ATT Yahoo Elite DSL.

Verizon internet services special online only promotion expires 7/31/07. This month Verizon says don’t overpay for your internet connection. Get all the internet connection speed you need at a price lower than most cable broadband internet services. The Verizon online DSL special is just $14.99/mo for the first year for up to 768 Kbps. Compare that to your existing 56 Kbps dial up internet service. For a limited time only get a $25 Target gift card, your first 30 days free, and a modem is included. Visit our Verizon Online DSL web page to check availability and sign up before it’s too late.

Verizon DSL Starter Plan $14.99/mo
- $25 Target gift card
- first 30 days free
- modem included
- Up to 20 times faster then dial-up (768 kbps/128 kbps)
- Fast email, photos, banking, shopping, downloads, games and more
- Verizon 30 day money back guarantee
- 9 email accounts
- Online entertainment and special discounts
- 24/7 live technical support
- Three step self-installation kit

Verizon DSL Power Plan $19.99/mo
- $25 Target gift card
- first 30 days free
- modem included
- $19.99/mo for 1st 6 months
- $29.99 for months 7-12
- Up to 50 times faster then dial-up (3.0 Mbps/768 Kbps)
- Faster email, photos, banking, shopping, downloads, games and more
- Verizon 30 day money back guarantee
- 9 email accounts
- Online entertainment and special discounts
- 24/7 live technical support
- Three step self-installation kit

Enter your home telephone number into our check availability tool to see if you qualify for Verizon Online DSL or Verizon FiOS super fast high speed internet. New Verizon Online DSL customers will receive their gift check 10 to 12 weeks after the order is placed. One gift award per household. Verizon high speed internet service and support is provided by Verizon Online, and the $14.99/mo price is available to new residential customers ordering 768 Kbps service online. For more speed, upgrade to the $19.99/mo special price available to all new customers ordering Verizon Online DSL 3.0 Mbps service. Reduced price is for the first six months only, a $29.99 monthly rate applies to months 7-12.

Verizon high speed internet service is not available in all areas or on all telephone lines and is subject to final confirmation of services by Verizon. Wireless home networking is available but requires purchase of a wireless router and may require wireless adaptors and wi-fi cards which are sold separately. A one year commitment is required. Review the Verizon Online order form for more details.

- John

Question: I have a wireless laptop. What do I need to do to use it? I would like the high speed computer hook up (I have AOL) for my home computer (Dell) and be able to use the laptop at home if needed. What should I do? Thanks John.

- Jullian, June 14, 2007 (name changed for privacy)

Answer: Hi Jullian, congrats on the new laptop! You first need to comparison shop for a high speed internet service provider. Have you tried entering your telephone number into our Check Availability tool?

Since your location determines which types of high speed internet service you can use, your options are generally limited from the start. Most people will struggle to chose between their local Cable company and Telephone company (DSL), Comcast Cable vs AT&T Yahoo DSL for example. Speed and price are what you need to consider most. Think of “wireless” as an add on, something that you can get with either one.

Verizon Online DSL high speed internet currently offers a free wireless modem to those who sign up for the Verizon Power Plan. Price starts at $19.99/mo for the 1st 6 months, $29.99 for months 7-12 and there is a one year agreement. The Verizon DSL high speed internet deal for June 2007 (on our site) includes a $25 Target gift card and the first 30 days free.

Our AT&T Yahoo DSL high speed internet deal for June 2007 doesn’t require a contract. Pricing starts at $14.99 per month for 12 months. AT&T Yahoo subscribers can earn up to $50 cash back and 2 months free. The only down side is that the wireless modem costs about $50.

Cable internet service providers tend to charge an “all or nothing” fee for high speed internet service. So while your cable internet service provider might seem more expensive, you are getting more speed out of the deal. The question you will need to ask yourself is how much speed do I need, and how much do I want to spend for wireless internet service? Those who want to download music and videos shouldn’t buy less than 1.5 mbps. Upgrading from 1.5 mbps to 3.0 mbps cuts your wait time in half for a nominal $5 more per month.

Those looking to replace their dial-up internet service will be happy to pay the same $14.95/mo for 768 kbps versus the slower 56 kbps speed of dial up.

So let’s say you decide on AT&T Yahoo DSL. Take a look at the Yahoo AT&T DSL self installation I did a while ago, some pictures included. Your final decision will be deciding weather to self install or schedule for a professional to do the installation for you. I’d say that setting up a dial up internet service connection is now at the same difficulty level as self installing DSL internet. Take a look.

Don’t forget to include the wireless modem while ordering online!

- John

Question: I recently subscribed to Qwest DSL service with MSN as my internet service provider in Pueblo, Colorado. I heard that you [Qwest] now have Webroot as part of your offering and that it is free to me since I have Qwest DSL. Is this true and where do I go to download it? Thank you.

- Jack, June 14, 2007 (name changed for privacy)

Answer: Hi Jack, if you have an active Qwest DSL internet service account you should be able to access anything available to Qwest DSL internet subscribers on their Qwest support website. There’s a web page for Qwest MSN users and also a security software download web page. If you run into trouble please contact Qwest technical support through the numbers provided.

- John

After thoughts: For those who don’t know, you can check availability and order Qwest DSL service specials right here on our website. For a limited time only, our Qwest DSL specials include a $60 Visa gift certificate, free MSN Premium software and email package and more. Visit the Qwest DSL internet page on our website and enter your telephone number into our Check Availability tool. Compare all our DSL, Cable and Satellite internet specials on the check availability results page.

What is the fastest internet services to the slowest internet services?

- Tommy, June 13, 2007 (name changed for privacy)

Hi Tommy, thank you for visiting IntenetServiceDeals.com and for taking the time to submit your question. Download speeds for the most common internet connection types are as follows.

Dial up: 28 to 56 kbps
AirCard Cellular: up to 400 to 700 kbps
Satellite: 700 to 1,500 kbps
DSL: 768 to 7,100 kbps (7.1 mbps)
Cable: 3,000 to 12,000 kbps (12.0 mbps)
Verizon FiOS: 5,000 to 30,000 kbps (30 mbps)

Please keep in mind that the internet service providers are pushing the limits this year and seem to be rolling out higher speeds every 6 months. Of course, you will pay more money for higher speed. Cable companies at the moment tend to have an “all or nothing” service offering which makes them appear higher priced.

DSL service providers tend to let you buy in at different speed levels. Take a look at AT&T’s current offering as an example:

Att Yahoo Basic DSL $14.99/mo, 768 kbps
Att Yahoo Express DSL $19.99/mo, 1.5 mbps (1,500 kbps)
Att Yahoo Pro DSL $24.99/mo, 3.0 mbps
Att Yahoo Elite DSL $34.99/mo, 6.0 mbps

Now compare Att Yahoo DSL to Comcast Cable Internet at $42.95/mo for 6.0 mbps

- John