Re: UKNM: big ISP news

[Harry Parkes]

Apparently, it is true, Virgin say they are making an official announcement

"later" today. Nothing on the site yet.


Should be fun watching the reactions.


At 13:42 02/06/98 +0100, you wrote:

>Hello all.

>

>If this is true, then it's a very bold move.

>Is it confidence, or desperation?

>

><QUOTE>

>Virgin Net to offer free Internet access:

>Internet service provider Virgin Net is expected to announce tomorrow

>that it is to offer free Internet access to all. The move will shake up other

>ISPs such as Demon and BT, who will be forced to adopt similar schemes

>of their own to compete. Revenue will come from advertising and premium

>services. (1/6)

></QUOTE>

>

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