NetZero Launches Broadband DSL Service

[mandy]

Believe it or not, some people still use dial-up. That number is shrinking and companies that rely on dial-up service as a significant part of their business are facing revenue declines as customer defect for broadband. So well-known dial-up ISP NetZero's decision to getting into the broadband game with the launch of its new NetZero DSL comes as no surprise...

Offered in Verizon's service area only, NetZero DSL uses Verizon's infrastructure for its service. Pricing begins at $14.95 per month for 768Kbps down, the same amount Verizon charges for identical speed. After six months, the price jumps to $19.95 per month. 1.5Mbps DSL will cost $19.95 for the first six months, with the price jumping to $29.95—the same Verizon charges for 3.0Mbps—once the introductory period is over.

Why the relatively high prices? DSL deregulation...

full article: http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20061117-8243.html