Short Take: Gateway offers low-cost Net access

Direct PC vendor says its Gateway.net service is offering unlimited Net access for $16.95 per month to customers who purchase new Gateway systems. In addition to the unlimited access plan, Gateway's ISP also offers 20 hours of access for $9.95 per month and remote access plans beginning at $6.95 per month. Gateway.net Internet service is integrated into PCs, so no separate configuration steps are required.