RE: [LUG] ISPs

[Paul Weaver <P.J.Weaver@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>===== Original Message From Adam Scott <ads@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> =====
>> 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.
>>
>> It wouldnt be possible for you to not spend a penny, yet get free access -
>> everything costs money, whether its a flat £10/month to the ISP, or a fee
per
>>
>> minute.
>
>urm, well I know it's not running atm but what about services like when ic24
>offered an 0800 number????
>
Presumably they were funded from a monthly fee (like net in a nushell && AOL),
or by dumb venture capitalists and had no sustainable income.



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