Earthlink Updates Service, Adds Features

Dom · Aug 26, 2003, 07:03 PM

Internet service provider Earthlink is looking to keep pace with competitors AOL and MSN as it rolls out its latest service update. Called Total Access 2004, the upgrade offers a handful of new software features, as well as improved performance for all Earthlink dial-up users.

The software updates include improved parental controls, updated spam and ad-blocking tools, and new spyware protection. And on the network side, Earthlink will now offer all of its dial-up customers access to an acceleration service that improves throughput speeds. Previously the company charged a $7 premium for the service; now all 4 million of its dial-up customers get the service as part of their $22-per-month subscription.

The Total Access 2004 software suite will be available for download August 27, with CD-ROM distribution starting September 5.

Earthlink rival America Online recently updated its software. Earthlink's launch also comes as Microsoft readies an update to its MSN 8 Internet service and software.

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@/2ct!< · Aug 26, 2003, 11:12 PM

Dont they know that all that frilly software is why people dont go to msn or Aol

toddsmack2k · Aug 26, 2003, 11:27 PM

Hey Dom thanks for the headsup! I dont use any of the Earthlink software but I am interested in trying out the accelerator. I know it does nothing about D/L's but I want to see how much actual difference it makes when surfing the web. I will let you know how it does.

Aug 26, 2003, 07:03 PM	#1
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	Earthlink Updates Service, Adds Features Internet service provider Earthlink is looking to keep pace with competitors AOL and MSN as it rolls out its latest service update. Called Total Access 2004, the upgrade offers a handful of new software features, as well as improved performance for all Earthlink dial-up users. The software updates include improved parental controls, updated spam and ad-blocking tools, and new spyware protection. And on the network side, Earthlink will now offer all of its dial-up customers access to an acceleration service that improves throughput speeds. Previously the company charged a $7 premium for the service; now all 4 million of its dial-up customers get the service as part of their $22-per-month subscription. The Total Access 2004 software suite will be available for download August 27, with CD-ROM distribution starting September 5. Earthlink rival America Online recently updated its software. Earthlink's launch also comes as Microsoft readies an update to its MSN 8 Internet service and software. Read More...

Aug 26, 2003, 11:12 PM	#2
@/2ct!< HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Not Vegas, anymore :( Posts: 1,391 Rep Power: 0	Dont they know that all that frilly software is why people dont go to msn or Aol __________________

Aug 26, 2003, 11:27 PM	#3
toddsmack2k It Never..... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,173 Rep Power: 0	Hey Dom thanks for the headsup! I dont use any of the Earthlink software but I am interested in trying out the accelerator. I know it does nothing about D/L's but I want to see how much actual difference it makes when surfing the web. I will let you know how it does. __________________ [color=blue]*Bleeding From the Inside Pouring Out, The* *DriverHeaven* Spiral, We Shall Never Let Go Of.[/color]