Thank you for being a valued part of the CNET community. As of December 1, 2020, the forums are in read-only format. In early 2021, CNET Forums will no longer be available. We are grateful for the participation and advice you have provided to one another over the years.

Thanks,

CNET Support

General discussion

Need Help On Dial Up

Mar 3, 2009 1:04AM PST

I live in a very rural area and can only get dial up. So i signed up with PeoplePc and having such a hard time getting what I pay for . I have read the blog ( post ) and have made notes of all of the numbers and people to contact to get PeoplePc to stop my billing.
I then signed on with Earth Link and now I am finding out that they are connected with PeoplePc. So does any one know of a number to get rid of them as well ?

Is there any company out there that can help prople with a dial up and want take them to the cleaners and products a good services ?

Any suggestion is welcome.

Discussion is locked

- Collapse -
For what price?
Mar 3, 2009 1:24AM PST

Today it seems I find people wanting dial up and TECH SUPPORT for every issue for a dial up price.

Sadly those days look to be over.

Can you try out another wireless access method like you see at 3gstore.com?
Bob

- Collapse -
reply
Mar 3, 2009 1:32AM PST

I can only get dial up in my neck of the wood. and it is very selected on that as well. not much to choose from

- Collapse -
Then dial up it is.
Mar 3, 2009 2:10AM PST

Be sure you can separate the issues of needing hardware support (modems, wiring) and such from the service. There are companies which will do both but you will pay about 200 or more a month for the service.
Bob

- Collapse -
One wonders . . .
Mar 4, 2009 12:24AM PST

why you didn't sign up with your phone company? PeoplePC and ALL other vendors use "the phone company's" facilities for their service. Does your phone company offer dial up service? If so, go with them. And I'll let you guess who owns all the copper, cable, and facilities connecting your home. It sure ain't PeoplePC.

- Collapse -
reply
Mar 4, 2009 1:28AM PST

Yes I did go with my phone company but a snail moves faster. So that is why I choose to go with something faster being in my area I can not get DSL.

- Collapse -
EarthLink/PeoplePC
Mar 4, 2009 12:10PM PST

Please email me with your questions at lelia.king@mslworldwide.com, and I will be happy to pass them along to EarthLink and PeoplePC. Please be as specific as possible so I can be sure to connect you with the right people.