WebTV support were unable to give us a Maine number. Even a Maine number doesn't do any good if it's not local. They are not even close to providing local service. The cost of the phone calls for 20 hours of internet use per month would easily pay for a PentiumPro with a nice Sony monitor and a USR modem in about a year. If you live in a major metropolitan area, then the WebTV might be a local call.
Most internet users connect with a local provider of internet services.
WebTV is missing out on a huge number of sales. If it were compatible with our system, we'd be helping WebTV sell them, as would a few thousand other service providers around the world. Local providers provide a local phone call for internet service, as well as a friendly helping hand. Your TV must be somewhat advanced Your TV must have the RCA phono plug for video. Mine didn't, so I had to run a phone line to my parents' to try it out.