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Technology Stocks : MindSpring Enterprises (MSPG) Another ISP.
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To: RepnikK who wrote ()4/5/1999 8:12:00 AM
From: Tony B  Read Replies (1) of 1434
 
Mindspring considered having free (or at least, cheaper) access to people that wanted it. When they sent the idea to the test group (long-time customers; I forget what they call them), 99% *hated* the idea. Most threatened to leave MS if they went that route. A few even offered to pay more for their current access rather than to have to look at advertisements all the time. I was pretty surprised. They had to send out another email stating that it was just an *idea* and would be a choice-thing, cause people got so worked up. Pretty funny...

So, I wouldn't worry too much about free isps. They've been around for a long time. They have their niche, but they aren't a real threat. MHO, of course.

llater,
Tony B
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