These providers enable local Chicago area access by reselling other national dialup networks or by setting up their own local access points. Hourly network access charges are generally higher with these providers. Many also require a long distance toll call for any type of inquiry. Another way to get temporary access to the internet that in the Chicago area are Internet Cafes. These are usually coffee shops that sell high end brew and have computers available for rental that are connected to the internet.
Internet Cafes can be a good place for internet beginners to go to see what the internet is like.
For You Many providers offer free services to potential customers. At Data Unlimited they will provide you with a free link if you place their banner on your homepage. All you have to do is save their image and cut and paste their code into your page. Once you have linked in their banner, all you have to do is email them and they will provide a link on thier site to your site. Even if you don't provide a link on your site, you can submit your site address and they will provide a free business link on their site.