The Internet is also used extensively for simple electronic-conferencing, the most popular software being ICQ and Netscape AOL Instant Messenger. Both notify users if associates are on line, and support chat facilities and direct messaging. Other exciting web-based communication applications have also surfaced. In addition, you can also send faxes and publish information on the web. UReach provides some nice extras, too, including a calendar, to-do list, reminders and 30 MBs of storage space.
Web access is free.
We are only just beginning to see the enormous potential for unified web communication. In their everyday transactions, Canadians are increasingly opting to pay with direct debit cards.