ISP F.A.Q. Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Why Should I Choose Generic

1. Simply Put Because Were the Best. The easiest way to show you this is for you to read our FEATURES

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Q.How much does Generic cost

2. The basic unlimited Service Cost $12.99per month, with no long term commitment, just pay by the month. For more details on prices and optional feature cost Click Here For Price Page

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Q.Where is Generic Internet Service Available

3. Generic Internet Service is available at over 2800 location and Free Roaming in the USA, and Canada with new locations be added all the time. Click Here for the current list of access numbers and locations

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Q.What is IP, or Internet Phone

4. Internet Phones allow the user to speak directly to others with microphone and speakers via a Generic Internet connection. No Long Distance Charges. You can surf the net at the same time you are talking to another IP Phone user, with only one phone line. You can also use many internet phone services for making low cost long distance PC to Phone calls.

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Q.What is the difference between web based e-mail & pop3

5. We Give You Both The basic difference are as explained here. Web Based e-mail makes it possible to easily pick up your e-mail from any computer anywhere with a Internet connection, While Pop3 requires you to configure an e-mail client such as Outlook express to read the mail.

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Q.What is the difference between Generic and companies like AOL.,MSN,Prodigy, or CompuServe

6. First we are considerably less expensive, but probably more importantly, these services tend to try to control your Internet surfing directing toward content they control, and make money from.  With an independent ISP such Generic you decide the content and merchants you deal with.

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Q.I currently use AOL., will I be able to keep my e-mail address and still use instant messenger.

7. Yes, There're are a couple of ways to approach this: If  its the e-mail address that's the major consideration you can log on to the AOL e-mail when using our dialup, just go to this page. http://screenname.aol.com/mc/signin.adp and enter your AOL Screen Name, and password. This is also the information you need for the AOL instant messenger. If you need to down load AOL Instant Messenger go to http://www.aol.com/aim/home.html   Another free way to utilize some of the AOL services is by using the "My AOL" if you just want some AOL features you can make your start page http://my.aol.com/ and select the personalize button, then make this your homepage in your Internet explorer. If you want the full use of AOL, then AOL BYO ISP is a possible solution This service from AOL. cost $9.99 per month.

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Q.I have heard that ISP that offer Internet service & web hosting on the same servers are slow

8. Generic uses completely different systems locations & servers for hosting and Internet service with the latest and best hardware & software so that each is virtually the the fastest available.

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Q.I need help setting up my computer to use your service and my e-mail client for advanced technologies

9. Generic is dedicated to providing extensive customer support, more than likely if you have a question or need help accomplishing setup tasks, others have had those same questions, Thus we provide extensive support  in our ISP Help. Of course we realize that your question could be new or you need a further explanation of information provided in our help sections, In these situations we have other means of providing you with the help you need whether it be e-mail, Phone, or other avenues. Please see our CONTACT PAGE for more information.

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