Free Internet w/ free Dial-up access numbers

Came across a web service by random chance. This site says it provides free internet access with local dialup numbers. Only information they require is a valid email address. I'm concerned because the website looks amateur in design.

http://www.dialinfree.net/

I'm a power, linux user ... when I noticed no privacy statements or whatsoever, I immediately "red" flagged this service. Is this some lame Homeland security trick? or a site setup by hackers to learn people's passwords and monitoring websites for later attack? Sounds like the perfect scam

google shows no complaints or scams.

NetZero used to be like that.

Yeah, but net zero had ads all over the place.

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This site says it provides free internet access with local dialup numbers

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Yeah, it seems they do. I jumped over to the FAQ section and noticed some peculiarities.

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What if I need support?
Dial In Free does not provide free support. If you need help, call our toll free support hotline at (800)713-8030. There will be a $5 charge per incident. Mastercard, Visa, or Discover card payments accepted

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If a no-frills Dial In Free account does not suit your needs, consider this special offer:
Unlimited dialup, email, and free support for $12.95/mo, $29.95/ quarterly, or $98.95/yr.

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Which goes here:http://services.triton.net/keyword/dialupOffer

It looks like triton.net owns them, I do not know who they are either. Doesnt seem like a big company yet the contact details in the whois points to VA. Im not sure what to think.

I wouldn't trust it (hmmm, what ISP's can you trust ;))

I would assume the same--they are monitoring traffic or perhaps they use nebuad
http://blog.wired.com/27bstroke6/200...-forges-g.html

looks suspicous

edit: netzero does still offer free dialup (10 hours per month)
http://www.netzero.net/free

If there cookie stuffing, then i wouldn't touch it with a 10foot pole. :airoff:

Who would want free dialup? 56k dialup access?

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Originally Posted by Cider

Who would want free dialup? 56k dialup access?

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I could think of a few reason's. But if they are monitoring traffic and playing with cookies etc then it would really defeat the whole purpose. ;)

do some naughty naughty with a 56k access 0_o

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Originally Posted by Cider

do some naughty naughty with a 56k access 0_o

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defiantly useless to look up pr0n, it would take 5minutes for a page to load up and even longer to stream a video clip.

But there are other things a 56k connection could be useful for. :lildevil:

Ok... 56k connection could be used for anything. Basically, you are also saying you would do online banking using that glorified proxy service? If I wanted to write a Thank You letter to the President, I guess I would use this and then later change the MAC address

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Originally Posted by Linen0ise

Ok... 56k connection could be used for anything. Basically, you are also saying you would do online banking using that glorified proxy service? If I wanted to write a Thank You letter to the President, I guess I would use this and then later change the MAC address

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Wouldn't do my online banking with it, what you think i'm that silly. :eek:

I prefer to visit my bank in person, to paranoid to have my bank details available online.
Those fraudsters are getting better and coming up with more sophisticated ways each day. ;)

just spoof a .gov email addresse, it would make for a more interesting laugh. As it would cause a little choas internally :drink:

Hmm I do Internet banking at only one PC so no chance for a key logger ...

So you guys are telling me if I would like to do something private which doesnt require a speedy connection I should get a random dialup account and use that? ...

No different than walking into a public wifi wireless site and using free internet. Unless you setup a VPN service I wouldn't trust the IT folks behind the iron curtain. So many "man-in-the-middle" sites to shake a stick at.

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Originally Posted by Linen0ise

No different than walking into a public wifi wireless site and using free internet. Unless you setup a VPN service I wouldn't trust the IT folks behind the iron curtain. So many "man-in-the-middle" sites to shake a stick at.

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I read that long ago how people were setting up fake hotspot's in cafe's airports etc.
And sniffing the traffic and just stealing credit card details and banking passwords.

Then going to town with the stolen info.

Just goes to show you can never be to careful especially in this day in age. ;)

I live in rural nowhere! I could sure use a free or really cheap internet provider!!! I will need a free dial up number. I don't know if there are any in my area. I live in Harmon, Ok my area code is 580 and my prefix is 580. If anyone can help me please do.

Thats what wimax is for!

When wimax is fully implemented, it will allow people in rural areas to have broadband speed internet wirelessly.

There is also satellite service...

Dialup is probably your only option for now--but check with your local isps.

I wouldn't recommend some obscure dialup provider as they can do whatever and look at whatever they like concerning your packets.
I wouldn't recommend banking on a free internet provider.


Wimax may take a while to implement--if ever-- in your area.


Shayleis: Try this though:

http://www.superpages.com/yellowpage...S-OK/Y-Harmon/

Satellite may be a good choice

scares me just talking about 56k dial-up internet, I couldn't imagine downloading/uploading the stuff I do with 56k... Just use common sense, and look elsewhere.