DIRECT ACCESS TO THE INTERNET WITH POINT TO POINT PROTOCOL
Point to Point Protocol (PPP) is the way in which you connect your computer directly to the Internet using an ordinary telephone line and modem. PPP allows your computer to use the TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) and become a "part" of the Internet. With PPP, you have access to a full range of Internet services and a wide choice of graphical user interface software for accessing the Internet.
CompuServe's PPP offering provides you with the flexibility of using any Internet software you desire. You may install the World Wide Web browser, File Transfer Protocol, USENET Newsreader, or telnet software of your choice!
Let's take a look at how this works.
1. Install the Internet software of your choice onto your
desktop. CompuServe's NetLauncher(tm) for Windows,
gives you instant access to the World Wide Web (WWW).
2. Configure your system to work over a PPP connection.
This is done automatically for Windows users using the
CompuServe Internet Dialer. GO NETLAUNCHER online to
download the dialer.
3. When you run your own Internet Software, the Compuserve
Internet Dialer will automatically dial into CompuServe
and request a PPP connection.
4. CompuServe verifies your User ID and Password, turns
on billing, then gives you direct access to the
Internet.
5. When you exit your application, CompuServe disconnects
and billing will be terminated.
For OS/2 and Mac setup information, GO PPP. Please review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document for additional details on using CompuServe's dial PPP service.
PRICING FOR INTERNET SERVICES
Members on CompuServe's Standard Pricing Plan receive very affordable rates for Internet Services, including 3 free hours each month and the low connect rate of $2.50 for additional hours.
CompuServe's Internet Services rates currently apply while you are in CompuServe's Direct Internet Access (Dial PPP) Service. In addition, the following Internet Services were included in Internet Services pricing on 1-May-95:
As you navigate CompuServe, an (I) symbol on the menu indicates an Internet Service billed at special rates. For additional information on the listed services, GO INTERNET.
Generally, members who use 9 hours of Internet Services or more per month will find it beneficial to join the Internet Club. Join the Internet Club (to access, GO INTERNET and choose Special Pricing - The Internet Club) and receive 17 more connect-time free hours of Internet Services each month and the low rate of $1.95 for any additional hours. You pay only $15 per month in addition to your current monthly fee. For Standard Pricing Plan members this means that your monthly charge is $24.95 ($9.95 plus $15.00) for 20 connect-time free Internet Services hours. Alternative Pricing Plan members are not eligible for the Internet Club. Once you join the Internet Club, the benefits and monthly fees remain in effect until you choose to cancel as outlined below.
Below is a comparison of the pricing alternatives:
Monthly Price for Monthly Free Additional
Fee Hours Hours
Standard Pricing Plan (SPP) $ 9.95 3 $2.50
SPP plus Internet Club $ 24.95 20 $1.95
The following applies to both pricing plans:
* Internet Services prices apply for connections through the CompuServe Network at baud rates up to 28,800, when and where available.
* Any unused portion of the free hours expires at the end of the month.
* CompuServe Internet Services are free of communications surcharges through CompuServes network in the United States, Canada, and Western Europe. Communication surcharges do apply if you use a supplemental access number.
* GO RATES for "Plan Rates" for the Alternative Pricing Plan
The following applies to the Internet Club:
* Your Internet Club membership becomes effective immediately after you join, including the remainder of the month in which you join. If you join the Club at any time during a month, Club rates will apply only to your time in CompuServes Internet Services after you join until the last day of the month. That is, the Club is NOT retroactive; any previous Internet Service used that month will be billed at full rates.
* The monthly Internet Club fee will be charged the first month you join the Internet Club. The Internet Club monthly fee will not be pro-rated if join for a partial first month.
* Once you join, you automatically remain in the Internet Club until you choose to cancel your Internet Club membership via the on-line choice.
HOW SIGNUP WORKS
Just select the Signup option on the Internet Club menu. Sign up for the current month at any time during the month and immediately begin getting your special pricing in CompuServes Internet Services. You will be charged $15 extra for the month you join, and for every subsequent month until you choose to Cancel you Internet Club membership.
HOW TO CANCEL THE INTERNET CLUB
Just select the Cancel option on the Internet Club menu. Cancellation will become effective at the beginning of the following month. During the month of cancellation, the monthly Internet Club fee WILL be charged, and the free hours and low rate for additional hours will remain in effect.
RESTRICTIONS
Internet Club membership is for your INDIVIDUAL use. You may NOT share your Club account with anyone other than your immediate family members when they are with you. Any account sharing its Club membership will result in cancellation of the membership and billing of all CompuServe Internet Services time at free hours and low rate for additional hours will remain in effect.
RESTRICTIONS
Internet Club membership is for your INDIVIDUAL use. You may NOT share your Club account with anyone other than your immediate family members when they are with you. Any account sharing its Club membership will result in cancellation of the membership and billing of all CompuServe Internet Services time at full rates.
Club membership is based on your prepayment of the monthly Internet Club fee. You will NOT receive any refund for cancellation during a month. Your account will be charged the monthly Internet Club fee on the day you sign up for the Club. Payment rejection or delay will result in immediate suspension of your Club participation and no credit will be issued for days lost. If your account is suspended or canceled by CompuServe for violation of service terms or guidelines, you will NOT receive any refund. If you are concerned that you may be approaching your account's credit limit, GO BILLING or send a feedback message (GO FEEDBACK) to our Customer Service department to check on that before you sign up for the Club.
The Internet Club is in effect only when you are on one of the Internet Services. Use of other services on CompuServe is not included.
CompuServe reserves the right to withdraw or change the Internet Club at any time before a new month begins. Access is subject to system availability
CompuServe provides three forums dedicated to helping you use the full capabilities of CompuServe's Internet services.
The Internet New Users Forum (GO INETNEWUSER) provides help and support in using CompuServe's Internet services. In this forum, you will find information on using CompuServe Mail to send email to Internet addresses, on accessing the USENET newsgroups, etc. The Internet New Users Forum is the place to go for this kind of basic "how do I..." support.
The Internet Publishing Forum (GO INETPUB) is dedicated to providing information about publishing on the Internet and the World Wide Web. In the Internet Publishing Forum, you'll find information about publishing information on the Internet, operating servers, creating/editing Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) documents, etc.
The Internet Resources Forum (GO INETRESOURCES) contains extensive information about the resources accessible via the Internet. Much like the reference desk of a public library, the Internet Resources Forum contains the latest news and information about the vast range of information resources available on the Internet. Although primarily valuable to experienced users of the Internet, the Internet Resources Forum is also the place for newcomers to learn more specific information on the Internet and to answer the "where can I find..." questions.
