But let's examine your question.
"If you have internet access via cable, (say Cox)". Do you have internet access via Cox Cable?
If so, they "are" your ISP, so why would you want another internet access?
How would you connect to Netzero?
Mark
If you have internet access via cable (say Cox), do you also need an ISP (say Netzero)?

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