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AltaVista has announced its intention to offer customers free monthly Internet access and
free unmetered phone calls, all for one upfront charge. The service will be launched
within the next three months and is estimated to save British web users nearly £700
million a year.
Alta Vista is providing a simple structure to Internet charges, which will ensure that
consumers do not face hidden extra costs once they commit to a service.
The system is currently undergoing robust testing to ensure that it is completely stable.
Commenting on this announcement, Nick Gibson, senior Internet analyst, Durlacher said
"High telecommunication charges and per minute billing have been holding back the
development of the Internet and e-commerce in Britain. Unmetered Internet access could
treble the time UK users currently spend online, giving the UK economy a massive boost.
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