From des@netcom.com Thu Feb 4 08:43:43 1993 Received: from nfs-serv.netcom.com by fido.wps.com (5.67/1.34) id AA00972; Thu, 4 Feb 93 08:43:30 -0800 Received: by nfs-serv.netcom.com (5.65/SMI-4.1/Netcom) id AA26281; Thu, 4 Feb 93 08:44:01 -0800 From: des@netcom.com (desirree madison-biggs) Message-Id: <9302041644.AA26281@nfs-serv.netcom.com> Subject: Re: San Fran IP connectivity? To: tomj@fido.wps.com (Tom Jennings) Date: Thu, 4 Feb 93 8:44:00 PST In-Reply-To: <9302030408.AA02010@fido.wps.com>; from "Tom Jennings" at Feb 2, 93 8:08 pm X-Mailer: ELM [version 2.3 PL11] Status: OR Hi Tom, thanks for your inquiry into our services. Attached please find our brochure. You'll notice that for SLIP/PPP connections that you'll have to call for the details. Ask for Bob Rieger. Regards, LOW COST CONNECTIVITY IS REVOLUTIONIZING COMMUNICATIONS As we move from the 20th to the 21st century, rapid, reliable communications via electronic connectivity is a focal point for maintaining the competitive edge. NETCOM delivers a low cost connectivity alternative that will fit even the tightest budget. NETCOM - THE ONLY CONNECTION YOU NEED NETCOM can be your gateway to economical communications world wide. A connection to the NETCOM state-of-the-art network will deliver connectivity at very affordable prices. NETCOM offers Internet connections, news feeds, electronic mail, local access points throughout California, source archives, large discounts on communication equipment, consulting, and everything you would expect from a leading communication service provider. NETCOM DEMONSTRATES QUALITY & RELIABILITY As the calendar year rolls over to 1993, NETCOM enters it's 5th year as a reliable provider of quality services in the California. It's customers include; large defense contractors, chip manufacturers, oil companies, large computer manufacturers, insurance and investment companies. NETCOM has proven to be a communication leader in terms of low cost, high quality and reliable connectivity around the clock, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. A COMPLETE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE Since the very first day of operation, it has been NETCOM'S commitment to provide not only the highest quality service possible, but service at a level that will continue to grow to meet our customers needs. By utilizing state-of-the-art communication equipment, we have been able to continually improve the quality of service delivered while maintaining low cost connectivity, all without connect time charges. NETCOM will continue to demonstrate its commitment to its customers by introducing many additional low cost connection alternatives during the coming months. NETCOM PROVIDES LOW COST INTERNET CONNECTIVIITY Until now, it has not been economically feasible for small to midsize companies to make a direct Internet connection. Traditional connections have required large capital expenditures for initial set up fees in additon to large recurring monthly service connection charges. NETCOM provides a low cost connection alternative that allows either a direct leased line or a dialup connection for less than $200.00 a month, plus a moderate set up fee. E-MAIL - AN EFFICIENT & ALMOST ESSENTIAL WAY OF DOING BUSINESS E-Mail, utilized by millions of users on a daily basis, is a fast reliable means of communicating almost anywhere in the world. E-Mail is utilized for product support, engineering and general correspondence for large companies as well as the smallest startup. Most E-Mail documents can be delivered across North America in only seconds and around the world in minutes. An inexpensive link to NETCOM provides you and your company with complete global E-Mail service. USENET - FIXED LOW COST WITH LOCAL ACCESS USENET is an electronic forum of more than 2000 groups. Information exchange takes place on subjects including: communications,computers, software bug fixes, medical research, law, biology, social issues, and many others. You or your company can receive a full or partial feed from any one of the local access points on the CALNet network. Preconfiguered news software allowing quick and easy installation is available for many versions of Sun OS. CALNET - NETCOM'S HIGH SPEED DIGITAL NETWORK CALNet is an advanced high speed digital network that provides inexpensive connectivity in major cities throughout California. CALNet can be utliized to connect branch offices, provide local calling for tele- computing, establish on-demand or direct Internet connections, connections for News, E-Mail, and personal dial-up service. CALNet is owned, operated and maintained by NETCOM, so there are no commercial use restrictions or connect time charges. Connections to CALNet can be made by any Sun, DEC, NeXT, UNIX,Xenix, MAC, or PC with high speed V.32/V.42bis SLIP connections. (Serial Line Internet Protocal) A connection to CALNet allows you to have your own permanent IP address so others on the Internet can file transfer or telnet to your site. TELEBIT MODEM PRICES Description List Prices Your Cost Q-Blazer...............$699.00.................$289.00 T-3000SA...............$949.00.................$575.00 T-3000RM...............$899.00.................$550.00 World Blazer..........$1099.00.................$699.00 DIALUP SLIP ACCOUNTS Serial Line Internet Protocol(SLIP) is a method that can be utilized to connect your IP network to the Internet and other Networks. A SLIP connection can be established over a standard voice grade phone line with an inexpensive modem. The link is usually established on demand to reduce air time and eliminate the cost associated with dedicated circuits. With this type of connection, your site can receive Internet mail and utilize network facilities such as ftp, telnet and others. E-MAIL/NEWS FEEDS One of the more popular services that NETCOM provides is E-Mail and Netnews feeds. You can establish a fast uucp link with our server for quick, reliable delivery of E-Mail and Netnews. When you set up an E-Mail/Netnews feed, the NETCOM staff will assist you in establishing a registered site and domain name. Once registered, anyone on the Internet or USENET will be able to send you mail with a simple user name@company name.com address. Since NETCOM is a backbone site and a major Internet site, your mail will be processed and delivered instantly. There is no connect time or additional charges for this type of account, just one fixed monthly fee. PERSONAL DIALUP ACCOUNT WITH SHELL Personal accounts are available for engineers, researchers, students, and others. Many people have access to Unix accounts at their place of employment or school. A personal account at Netcom will provide a private and reliable home base for E-Mail, storage of source code and other personal data. All shell accounts get a choice of csh, tcsh, ksh,sh,bash, or a custom menu driven shell. With a personal account you can expect 24 hour access to E-Mail, Netnews, Internet access (ftp, telnet, irc), compilers, games, text processing tools, editors, file transfer utilities (u/x/y/z/-modem, kermit), spreadsheets, multiuser chat, and much more. NETWORK CONNECTIONS (MONTHLY SERVICE FEES) ** All network connections include News/mail/domain service. 9600/14400 SLIP Dialup (dedicated port).................$160.00 This connection will provide your company with unlimited dialup access to any of the local access points on CALNet and direct Internet access for a low, fixed monthly fee. (One time set up fee of $750.00 required.) 9600/1440 SLIP leased line.............................$180.00 A leased line provides your company with a dedicated link to CALNet and Internet access for a low, fixed monthly fee. (One time set up fee of $750.00 required.) SLIP 19.2KB leased line................................$250.00 Call for details SLIP 38.4KB leased line................................$275.00 COMPANY ACCOUNTS (monthly service fees) USENET and E-Mail Feed..................................$45.00 Dialup account(shell access)............................$45.00 USENET, E-Mail and Dialup...............................$60.00 PERSONAL ACCOUNTS (monthly service fees) Dialup Account(invoiced)................................$19.50 Dialup Account(Auto-Billed).............................$17.50 Personal SLIP (9600/1440).(call for details)............$19.50 *All accounts are subject to a one time set up fee. ACCOUNT REGISTRATION There are several ways to establish your connection. If you are considering an Internet connection or a News/Mail feed, please contact one of our account representatives by phone. Your representative will be happy to discuss connection alternatives, equipment lease or purchases and network planning. If you are considering a personal account, you can register over the voice line or via the guest account. The guest account will not allow shell access, however, it will provide you with a menu driven environment that will allow you to register online. Personal accounts can be activated within 4 business hours if they are prepaid with VISA or MASTERCARD. To access the guest account, make sure that your communication settings are 8-1-N and use VT100 for a terminal emulator. After you connect, log in as "guest". Remember, you must use lower case letters and you will not be asked for a password. You can also log in via telnet by using netcom.netcom.com or an IP address of 192.100.81.100. The following are a few of the local access 1200/2400/9600 V.32/V.42 numbers: Sacramento, Fair Oaks, Folsom, Carmichael, Rancho Cordova Rio Linda, Citrus Heights, and Arden Arcade ....... (916) 965-1371 San Diego, El Cajon, La Jolla, La Mesa, Linda Vista, Mira Mesa ......................................... (619) 234-0524 Los Angeles, Inglewood, Beverly Hills, El Segundo, Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, Van Nuys and Culver City...........(310) 842-8835 San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, Albany, Richmond, Alameda, Piedmont, Belvedere, Orinda, Moraga, San Pablo, Lafayette, Emeryville and Brisbane.............................(510) 865-9004 San Jose, Campbell, Almaden, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara and Milpitas.................(408) 241-9760 Stanford, Mountain View, Los Altos, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, and Redwood City....................................(415) 328-9940 Pleasanton, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Bishop, San Ramon, Dublin, Newark, Danville, Sunol and Bishop Ranch....(510) 426-6860 Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley ..........................(408) 459-9851 Voice...(408) 554-UNIX Fax...(408) 241-9145 -- _______________________________________________________________________________ Desirree Madison-Biggs (408) 554-UNIX des@netcom.COM NETCOM On-line Communication Services, Inc. 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