- What is NetZero Accelerated Dial-up?
NetZero Accelerated Dial-up is an exciting new type of dial-up Internet access that accelerates your Web surfing experience using your existing phone jack and modem. NetZero Accelerated Dial-up INCLUDES the NetZero Platinum service and requires NO additional equipment and NO waiting! It is the high-speed surfing solution with the convenience of dial-up.
NEW! NetZero Accelerated Dial-up now includes a pop-up blocker! Surfing the Web is even faster when you're not downloading pop-up ads.
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- What gets accelerated?
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Web pages - HTML markup and JavaScript
Graphics including JPEG and GIF images
Some online videos on Web pages such as YouTube
Text
Message Center
Offline Email Clients (such as Microsoft Outlook)
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Streaming media, audio and video files
Secure pages, such as those used for online banking and credit card forms
Files and attachments such as music or digital photos
Web Pages containing dynamic content such as Stock Quotes
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- How does NetZero Accelerated Dial-up work?
Data Compression and Image Optimization - Before the text and graphics that make up Web pages get sent to you over your phone line, NetZero Accelerated Dial-up compresses them using a proprietary technology. Less data is sent so your surfing experience is that much faster!
Memory Enhancement - NetZero Accelerated Dial-up uses caching technology to store elements of frequently visited Web sites so they load faster on future visits. So in addition to an immediate boost, your surfing will get even faster as you continue to use NetZero Accelerated Dial-up.
Continuous Optimization - NetZero Accelerated Dial-up continuously optimizes the communication between your system's modem and our network while you are online. That means that is always working to shorten the amount of time it takes to connect you to the sites you visit.
Pop-Up Blocking - NetZero HiSpeed features a pop-up blocker, which means that you no longer have to wait for annoying pop-up ads to load.
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- Why do I need NetZero Accelerated Dial-up?
It's fast - With NetZero Accelerated Dial-up you will be able to view Web pages and read Web-based email in a flash.
It's easy - All you need is a phone jack. Start enjoying high-speed Web surfing today with NO additional equipment and NO waiting.
It's the high-speed surfing solution with the convenience of dial-up for people who want:
· Faster surfing and web-browsing using a dial-up connection
· A faster surfing experience in areas where DSL is not available
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- Will NetZero Accelerated Dial-up work on my computer?
To use NetZero Accelerated Dial-up, you must have computer with a Windows-based operating system (Windows 95 or later) and Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.1 or later. Windows 95 users must first install Windows 95 Service Pack 2, which can be downloaded from Microsoft's Web site.
To get the best results, we recommend that you have at least a 200MHz Pentium III processor with 128MB of RAM and 20MB of available disk space. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later is also strongly recommended.
For more frequently asked technical questions on NetZero Accelerated Dial-up, visit http://www.netzero.net/support/faq/features.html.
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- Will NetZero Accelerated Dial-up speed up everything I do on the Web?
NetZero Accelerated Dial-up accelerates certain text and graphics on Web pages, as well as some online videos on Web pages like YouTube. With NetZero Accelerated Dial-up you will notice a significantly faster experience when you visit Web sites, read your Message Center, and perform many other Web-based activities. NetZero Accelerated Dial-up does not currently accelerate file downloads such as music files, streaming media or non-Web-based email programs such as Outlook Express.
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- How fast is NetZero Accelerated Dial-up?
The exact amount of acceleration can vary but with NetZero Accelerated Dial-up you will notice a significantly faster experience when you visit Web sites, read your Message Center, and perform many other Web-based activities. Click here for a speed comparison of NetZero Accelerated Dial-up to standard dial-up.
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- How reliable is NetZero Accelerated Dial-up?
With thousands of access numbers nationwide, NetZero makes it easy for you to get and stay online, with fewer busy signals and disconnects. To check what access numbers are available in your area, click here.
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- What other features does NetZero Accelerated Dial-up include?
In addition to faster Web surfing and a built-in pop-up blocker, NetZero Accelerated Dial-up offers reliable Internet connections nationwide with thousands of access numbers, instant messaging compatibility and a feature-rich Web based email program that lets you send and receive email in a flash, block spam, check remote email accounts and more.
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- How does NetZero Accelerated Dial-up differ from NetZero Platinum?
With NetZero Accelerated Dial-up you will enjoy all the great features of NetZero Platinum. Plus NetZero Accelerated Dial-up allows you to surf the Web up to 5x faster than regular dial-up. And with the built-in pop-up blocker, you won't have to wait for annoying pop-up ads to load..
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- How much does NetZero Accelerated Dial-up cost? How do I get it?
NetZero Accelerated Dial-up is only $29.95* per month. To sign up now, simply click here.
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