Finding ISPs

---

Since Internet Services Providers don�t just drop from the sky, some places where you are bound to find an ISP include the following:

• Computer Magazines You don�t have to be a geek to buy a computer magazine these days. If you do purchase a computer magazine, you�re bound to find Internet Services Providers hiding in the advertisements.
• Friends The first neighbor online knows the perks and quirks of ISPs like no other. Call this neighbor and get the low-down on Internet providers, and ask other friends about their favorite ISP. Take notes and tally the results before you decide on the best ISP for you.
• Yellow Pages It�s hard to believe, but just a few years ago, the Internet was barely a glimmer in the public�s eye. Now, Internet has a boldface listing in the local Yellow Pages. If you have an inkling for a local ISP, look in the Yellow Pages. Chances are they�re in there.
• Local Telephone Company National telephone companies like AT&T, MCI, and Sprint aren�t the only ones offering Internet service. Many local phone services offer connections at cheap rates. Call and find out what sort of deal you can make with them.
• They might find you You don�t have to look far to find some Internet Services Providers. If you have purchased a computer recently, America Online will certainly find you. They usually send one or two diskettes per month to new computer users. If you see a good offer, take it. Some diskettes give you up to 50 free hours of Internet access.

National Internet Providers

America Online	Vienna, Va.
	(800) 827-6364
	http://www.aol.com
Ans CO+RE	Elmsord, N.Y.
	(800) 456-8267
	http://www.ans.net
AT&T Worldnet	Bridgewater, N.J.
	(800) 967-5363
	http://www.att.com/worldnet
BBN Planet	Cambridge, MA
	(800) 472-4565
	http://www.bbn.com
CerfNet, Inc.	San Deigo, CA
	(800) 876-4103
	http://www.cerf.net
CompuServe,Inc.	Columbus, OH
	(800) 524-3388
	http://www.compuserve.com
Global Enterprise Services, Inc.	Princeton, N.J.
	(609) 897-7300
	http://www.ges.com
IBM Internet Connection	Armonk, N.Y.
	(800) 888-4103
	http://www.ibm.com/globalnetwork
MCI Telecommunication, Inc.	Washington, D.C.
	(800) 550-0927
	http://www.internetmci.com
Netcom On-Line Communications Services, Inc.	San Jose, CA
	(800) 353-6600
	http://www.netcom.com
PSINet, Inc.	Herndon, VA
	(800) 827-7482
	http://www.psi.net
Sprint	Kansas City, KA
	(800) 225-5408
	http://www.sprintbiz.com
Spry/CompuServe Internet	Bellevue, WA
	(800) 777-9638
	http://www.spry.com
UUNET Technologies, Inc.	Fairfax, VA
	(800) 488-6384
	http://www.uu.net