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Re: [LUG] ISPs



> 
> Paul Weaver wrote:
> > 
> > >===== Original Message From Jon Still <jon@xxxxxxxxxxx> =====
> > >Quick question - does anyone know of any free ISPs in the UK that offer a
> > >standard dialup number - i.e. NOT an 0845 number or some kind of
> > >FRIACO-based access.
> > 
> > They dont exist (the free standard isp's). They get their money as an 0845 is
> > not routed via BT, but by their partner. Or something.
> 
> Nah I think he means free as in no monthly subscription, not
> free as in free calls.
> 
> 0845 and 0844 numbers aren't available from abroad, which is why
> Demon provided a London number for International direct dial.

Although you pay for an 01392 number, the receiving end doesnt get a penny. So they dont get any money off you, and bandwidth/modems/lines cost money.

> 
> Afraid I'm not aware of my other ISP (uklinux) having one. For
> more than occaisonal use it might be worth signing up while
> abroad given the cost of calls, if that is why he asking.
> 
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