Some argue that government involvement will increase costs to those already connected and lead to regulation of the Internet's content. Others point to overriding issues, arguing that everyone today has the inalienable right to life, liberty, and surfing the Net. What's more, there are widespread economic benefits from widespread Internet access. Of course, there are those who aren't online because they have chosen not to be. Yet there are many who would like to get connected but feel they can't afford it.
Opportunities exist today for getting Internet access for little or no charge.
Anyone looking to save a few bucks can benefit, too. The free services are catching on. According to reports from some users, these services also are prone to busy signals as well as slow and frequently lost connections. Still, you can't beat the price for either primary access or a backup. If you don't have a computer, there are still ways to get online for free or inexpensively.