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BYOA (Bring Your Own Access) Plan for AOL Users
Bring Your Own Access (BYOA) is a billing plan offered by AOL to their customers which allows them to pay just $14.95 a month for unlimited access to AOL content. The only requirement for using this plan is that you must connect to AOL through a local Internet Service Provider like GCI.
With GCI's Free Internet plan, AOL users can continue to have unlimited access to the Internet and to AOL for just $14.95 a month. That's a savings of almost $108 per year over AOL's current $23.90 monthly plan. With BYOA and FreeNet, you get access to Alaska's largest and fastest Internet backbone and continue to have access to AOL's content and features.
- $14.95 for your AOL content
- Free Internet service with GCI long distance ($5.99 monthly long distance plan fee, plus your long distance calls)
Why should I change my AOL billing plan to BYOA?
- Signup for FreeNet and get access to the Internet and unlimited usage of AOL for only $14.95 per month.
- Fewer chances of encountering busy signals when using GCI.net.
- Faster dial-up connect speeds using GCI.net versus accessing AOL through AOL's access network.
- Access to Alaska's largest and fastest Internet backbone.
Want to switch over to BYOA and start saving money now? It's easy!
- Signup for GCI's Free Internet with long distance by calling 1-800-800-4800.
- Change your AOL billing plan to BYOA. Click here for instructions on changing to AOL's cheaper BYOA plan.
- Change your AOL access settings to take full advantage of GCI's network. Click here for instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Will I be able to keep my current e-mail address?
A. With BYOA, you keep your current AOL e-mail address. In addition, with GCI's FreeNet plan, you'll get an additional e-mail account you can use as well.
Q. Is there a sign-up fee or long-term commitment required?
A. Absolutely not.
Q. What exactly is GCI FreeNet?
A. With GCI FreeNet, you get Free unlimited time Internet access, available in your primary service location. One Free e-mail address (5 MB disk space), Free web-based support and access to pre-recorded system status info via telephone and Free Internet browsing software. As a GCI FreeNet customer, you will also receive the best long distance rates around: 10 cents a minute out-of-state and 14 cents a minute in-state. Your monthly long-distance plan fee is only $5.99 a month.
Q. What if I need more than one e-mail address?
A. You can purchase additional e-mail addresses for a low $2.99 a month each.
Q. Can I still remain with AOL and sign-up for the new HyperNet Cable Modem Access?
A. Sure. You would still be on the FreeNet plan, but you would have an additional fee for cable modem access. You can find more information about HyperNet high speed Internet access here.
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