here's the AOL page where you can ask questions -
http://help.aol.com/help/rfPlayerWid...mh=dm25.177783

Thanks Jo:

When I saw ALL THOSE STEPS, I said out loud (to myself).

Tell her to get a laptop or call up Cablevision and see if she can get just an Internet Connection (without having the phone line affected).

She can't get a dsl line because more than one family in the house shares the phone plan and they want no part of any Verizon DSL.

So I think the only option is to call up Cablevision and see if they can come and put in a modem and sign her up for just the internet service.

I'm looking into that for her.

If that doesn't work out, then I'll go there later, call up AOL, and have THE GUY WALK ME THROUGH THIS.

Not going to be her, she doesn't know a phone line from a co-axial cable.

lol

Hey, at least she's learning (as am I)

lol

Mel

Have you thought of getting her one of those USB plug ins that are offered by the cell phone companys?

If she is in an area that is convered by it, might solve the problem.

Try Googling "cell phone internet access" (omit the punctuations)

What would having a USB plug actually do?

By the way, I hooked her up to AOL, she signed up for dial up at $11.99 a month. She can't view videos, or watch anything online because of the SLOW speed, but at least she can check her email.

UNTIL SHE GETS HER DIVORCE.

Then, hopefully, she can go back to her house, and use the main computer. Right now, she's stuck living someplace else.

But she's online!!!!

lol

Melody

It's another way to connect to the internet - only it connects to cell phone carriers {with a monthly charge}.

Speed Sticks: Three Wireless USB Modems Reviewed
http://www.informationweek.com/news/...leID=208404374

more types & plans /fees info-
http://search.store.yahoo.net/cgi-bi...+modem&x=0&y=0

Jo:

Now I'm really confused. I clicked on the top link and I understand that there is a $60 a month fee. She won't go for that as now she is only paying a $11.99 per month dial up thing. For her, it's just fine, even if it's slow.

When I clicked on the second link I saw all kind of usb modems that were one penny. What does this mean, a usb modem for one penny?

Melody

It's like cell phones - you get the phone free or cheap but have to sign up for a 2 yr contract plan @ with a monthly payment.

Yep those USB connection plans are not cheap.