Prodigy, on the other hand, is a direct connection to the Internet using nothing but FreePPP and Netscape. RAM deprived users will enjoy the experience. And while Prodigy uses proxy servers for the connection, their servers are amazingly fast. With my 28.8 connection to the Internet, I would frequently get above and beyond 33.6 throughput at all times. With AOL, I would rarely get my modem to top 28.8.
Pages respond faster, sites load more quickly, and downloads are amazingly speedy.
Basically, I was astonished at the speed when I compared it to my AOL connection. With that thought in mind, though, I still prefer Prodigy for its reliability and speed. Prodigy has complete access to Newsgroups and Internet chat services, something AOL users cannot experience. On Prodigy, you can choose the Internet program you like best for certain features. Global Chat, Newsreader, Anarchie, Fetch, and other fine Internet programs are at your disposal.