The Internet is a worldwide system of computers that offers such services as electronic mail, worldwide web and on-line chat services.

Why Dial Up Internet?

Dial up is reliable.

This service is reasonably priced.

What Is the Cost?

• Unlimited = $24.95 per month
• 200 Hours = $17.95 per month

Can I get unlimited dial up?

Unlimited Dial-Up Internet Service is available for Sandhill Telephone Cooperative members only.

How is dial up overage billed?

200 Hours of Internet Usage: Internet usage is billed from the 1st thru the end of the month. Internet usage and any charges for internet access over 200 hours will be billed 2 months behind on your telephone bill. For example, the monthly fee for March of $17.95 and January usage from 1/1 - 1/31 would appear on your March telephone bill.

What is the activation charge?

Activation charge is $20.00.

What's the Fastest Speed for Dial-Up?

Transfer speeds will be determined by factors such as phone line noise and condition, as well as the quality of the modem itself, if the modem is external or internal, all play a large part in determining connection speeds. Speeds may average anywhere between 33-43 kbps.

What hardware do I need to use dialup?

Most, if not all computers bought today come with 56K modems standard.

What is a modem?

A modem changes outgoing digital signals from a computer to analog signals that travel over telephone lines. Then changes the incoming analog signal to a digital signal your computer can understand.

Call Waiting?

If you have the call-waiting service on your telephone line, you must subscribe to Cancel Call Waiting as well. Please call customer service at 843-658-3434 for more information on activating this service on your telephone line. You MUST disable call-waiting before each modem call or you risk having your connection interrupted, enter " *70 " before the telephone access number; this will cancel call waiting during the dial up connection.

Interested?

If you are interested in receiving more information on these services please call (843) 658-3434.

We look forward to hearing from you.