>Although one aspect of the Internet in the UK which is exploding is free
>internet providers. This has resulted in one provider going from 0 to
>being Britain's largest ISP in 6 months and it now has over 1 million
>subscribers. It's a local call to use the service, but to actually have
>the account it costs nothing.
>The next wave, where people don't even
>have to pay for the phone call either is likely to see quite a change in
>UK internet use and habits and will significantly widen access.
I doubt this will happen, as the "free" ISPs are collecting their money
from the telcos. Without local tolls, this revenue will disappear.
Anthony Argyriou
comp.graphics.apps.paint-shop-pro faq maintainer
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