Listings Information Key

Unmetered Dialup
  • Cost
    Monthly fee charged for the listed package, usually including VAT @ 17.5%.

  • Anti-Virus
    Anti-Virus e-mail protection and filtering.

  • Anti-SPAM
    Anti-SPAM junk e-mail protection and filtering.

  • Usage Allowance (Data Cap)
    The maximum "suggested" amount of hours you can surf per month.

  • Contract
    The length of time, in months, you commit to a service before you can leave.

  • Static IP
    Static Internet Protocol address, an online ID that never changes.

  • Contention Ratio
    Number of USERS sharing an ISP's local network connection.

  • E-Mail
    Electronic mail account.

  • Webspace
    Online file storage space for a personal website (MB = MegaBytes).

  • Newsgroup (Usenet)
    Specialised public discussion groups support.

  • Domain Hosting
    Can the provided webspace host a domain?

  • MySQL Database
    More advanced webspace may give you access to MySQL, which is essential for many modern website applications.

  • Webmail
    Website based access to your e-mail account.

  • Supplier(s)
    Companies that supply the ISP with its dialup Internet links.

  • Ofcom ADR
    Lists the name of an ISP�s Ofcom approved Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) scheme for handling customer complaints.

  • ISPA Member
    Is the ISP a member of the UK Internet Service Providers Association?

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