Internet Service Provider

[Barry Karas]

Blank29/Jan/2006 2:55

I received a bill from my Internet Service Provider for service from Jan. 22
through Feb. 21, 2006. Is it customary to charge for service ahead of time?

Thank you,

Barry Karas

 

[Guest]

Who is your ISP. You can probably contact them on-line or by
their 800 number - and ASK!

 

[Tom [Pepper] Willett]

It is common for many to charge for service before you use it, same as your
phone service.

That prevents people from using the service and not paying for it.

Tom

 

[Barry Karas]

I guess that times have changed. One of the first lessons taught to me was
to pay for something AFTER I had it in hand (or used it, if it was a
service).

Barry Karas
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It is common for many to charge for service before you use it, same as
your phone service.

That prevents people from using the service and not paying for it.

Tom

Blank29/Jan/2006 2:55

I received a bill from my Internet Service Provider for service from Jan.
22 through Feb. 21, 2006. Is it customary to charge for service ahead of
time?

Thank you,

Barry Karas

 

[Barry Karas]

I did. But of course the service rep. said the charging in advance was a
common practice.

Barry Karas
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