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- P A C K E T - S W I T C H I N G N E T W O R K S
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- Packet-switching networks allow you to dial a local phone
- number to connect to BBSs and online services around the
- world. However, not every telephone in the U.S. has local
- access to a packet-switching network. Below are some of
- the best known packet-switching networks. Call them to
- determine if they have a local number for your area and
- for instructions on how to use their service.
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- If you intend to do lengthy (over 100K) file transfers
- (upload or download), then packet-switching networks may
- have some drawbacks. File transfers are often slowed down
- on packet-switching networks. For lengthy file transfers,
- regular long-distance telephone carrier lines are often
- superior. However, if most of your online activity
- doesn't include lengthy file transfers, then packet-
- switching networks offer considerable savings.
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- GLOBAL ACCESS
- 1-800-377-3282
- 704-334-3282
- Use Global Access to connect to some of the best BBSs.
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- SPRINTNET
- 800-736-1130 (Customer Service)
- 713-589-5700 (Information)
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- TYMNET
- 800-937-2862 (Customer Service)
- 408-942-5254 (Information)
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- DIALNET (for Dialog)
- 800-334-2564 (Customer Service)
- 416-387-2689 (Information)
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