<H5>Subject: Is Free Internet Access in the Pipeline? From: SCCM e-zine <sccm@Netrax.Net> Date: Sat, 26 Oct 1996 09:32:19 -0400 (EDT)</H5>
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From: SCCM e-zine <sccm@Netrax.Net>
Date: Sat, 26 Oct 1996 09:32:19 -0400 (EDT)
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Microsoft's management was quoted in a C-Net interview as saying: 
"We need to be in competition with ISP's and we are preparing
for the day when the phone companies offer internet access for free."

Two years ago I made the statement that the public would have free
dial up internet access.  And yes...it is only a short time away.
As a matter of fact, if Bill Clinton is re-elected prez of USA, there shall
be free internet access within the next 18 to 24 months.

Is there a future for the small to medium size ISPs?  Yes...in two words...
Cause Marketing.  Will the gov't subsidize their business?  Yes...but, it
will also subsidize the big boys!  

Moral of the story: The early bird gets the worm.  

Michael McPherson
Editor & Publisher
SCCM e-zine
Social & Charitable Cause Marketing


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