Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

Always-On Internet For Cheapskates?

Posted by timothy on from the get-to-know-your-neighbors dept.

chuck writes "I like my broadband Internet access because of its always-on nature, but my usage doesn't really justify paying $40-$50 each month for hundreds of kb/s when all I really do is read and write email sporadically, light web browsing and IM. Are there any options for cheapskates like me to pay less for lower bandwidth (modem speeds would be fine) but still have an always-on connection for cheaper than cable or DSL? I have a $5/mo ISP that I use when I'm out and about, and my 2.5G wireless phone can give me internet access on a shoestring (with free evenings and weekends) but neither of those has that always-on quality. Any ideas?"

3 of 465 comments (clear)

  1. one word by Catcher80 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    hotspots ! go live in your local mickey d's ;)

    jack a neighbor's wireless!

    i have no ideas :(

    --
    I sell out to The Man every day.
  2. Vonage by looneyboy784 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    find a neighbor with highspeed intenet pay for a vonage line for it. run a phonline from the vonage box to your house and use it for dialup. im suprised noones thougt of this.

  3. Here in the South.... by bats · · Score: 0, Redundant

    BellSouth (in NC, at least) offeres a DSL Lite connection for $25. You get the always-on, but lowere speeds. Sounds like just what the poster is looking for.

    Surely if we've got it here in Dixie, ya'll should have it elsewhere too. It even includes 20 hours of dialup service.