And here's a good, complete list of free Internet access providers in the U.K., with reviews and a comparison table. FreeAccess Search portal giant AltaVista is offering ad-supported free Internet access. FreeAccess gives you unlimited time online and there are no monthly fees. The only drawback is that they constantly display banner ads on your screen. To get started, just fill out a questionnaire and then download their free Net access software, which is 600 kilobytes.
Service is available in the U.S. and Canada.
In addition to Windows, a version for Mac users is now available. This ad-supported service offers free Net access. There's no start-up fee, no setup fee and no monthly access fees. One drawback here is that they can take up to two weeks to process your registration. Residents of Britain can get full free Internet access through Freeserve.