Whatever you do, you need to check out the ISP's packet masking (or whatever they call it). I went with MSN because of the coverage it had in all the places that I travel. The problem was that MSN check the IP and doesn't forward email unless it originates with them. (I maintain my own email server) I was able to receive emails but could not reply or send new message traffic. I've not had a problem with AOL with this problem.

Barry

>Hello,
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>I am looking for an ISP that I can use nationwide when I travel (luckily I don't travel that much)
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>1.) I have had Compuserve Classic forever and it is pretty good, except it isn't "everywhere" -- but at least it does have the 800#. I could stay with that at $24.95/month and I like the smtp/pop mail capabilities.
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>2.) Compuserve 2000 is in many more places (it seems to piggy back on AOL)and at $19.95/month is a little cheaper. I don't like the IMAP mail server though (I can use my own mail server though, so that is a minor issue)
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>3.) AOL is $24.95 per month and seems to be in the most places. It doesn't have any pop3 or imap server available, although that is not a big issue.
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>4.) What other choices are there? I need cheap widespread service (and 800#). I am going broadband soon, so I will only need when traveling.
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>Thanks,
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>Kevin