| PeoplePC | AT&T | Copper.net | EarthLink | ISP.com | AOL | |
| Time usage/m | Unlimited | Unlimited | 200 hr | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Connection Speed | 56K | 56K | 56K | 56K | 56K | 56K |
| Accelerated / High Speed dialup | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Email account | 4 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 10 | Unlimited |
| Web space | 100 MB | 150 MB | ? | 10 MB/email | 100 MB | ? |
| Security | Virus, spam, pop-up blocker | Virus, spam, pop-up blocker | Pop-up blocker | Virus, spam, spyware, pop-up blocker | Virus, spam, pop-up blocker | Virus, spam, pop-up blocker |
| Special features | Internet call waiting, smart dailing | — | — | — | — | — |
| Monthly Fee | $4.97/m for 3 months, then $9.95/m | $14.95/m for AT&T local & long distance customers, first month free | $14.95/m | $9.95/m for 3 months, then $21.95/m | $12.95/m | $25.90/m |
| Annual commitment | yes | No | No | No | No | No |
Hint: Check the access numbers of the ISP and see if you can find local numbers for your area. Otherwise, your local telephone company may charge you long distance fee to get access to the internet.
