Internet software may be provided free or purchased separately. Any usage fees for access your Service Provider may charge. The cost of the phone calls when you connect to your Service Provider. Any additional charges for support. Internet Service Providers offer different service packages.
Additional time spent on-line is charged extra.
Some Service Providers may also charge you for receiving or sending email - check first. You must also consider where your computer must 'dial up' your Service Provider for Internet access. Many Service Providers now provide phone numbers which let you connect using a local rate call. To keep your on-line costs low, make sure this facility is available in the area your computer will be dialling from. If you plan to publish your own web pages in the future, find out if an allowance for free web space is included in your account.