Prepaid Internet Service

Get a Prepaid ISP to Cut Costs and Solve Access Problems
By Heather Topham Wood, Freelance Writer Prepaid internet access is great for small businesses because you can reduce your internet charges without sacrificing the quality of your internet access.
 

With a prepaid internet service, you pay per minute to access the web. There are no limits to where you can log on the internet or the number of users that can take advantage of the prepaid ISP access.

1. Start by picking a prepaid internet service provider. To do this, compare the rates of the different prepaid internet service providers and pick the company with the most competitive price.
2. Consider your usage needs and purchase the plan that meets your internet requirements. Track your average monthly internet usage to estimate the approximate number of minutes you need to purchase.
3. Renew your subscription and add on minutes as needed. As your prepaid internet access runs out, you can increase your minutes or set up a plan with a prepaid ISP to automatically renew.

Compare Prepaid Internet Service Rates and Plans

Make a list of all the companies that offer prepaid internet access and the cost of their different plans. Most companies give you per minute estimates, but look for hidden costs, like setup fees.
Try: Two prepaid internet service providers to check out for reasonable rates are Dialer.net and Maglobe. Check out their coverage areas and the different prepaid plans that they recommend for businesses.

Purchase a Prepaid Internet Card

If you want to share your access information with other employees, you can buy prepaid internet cards for the company to use. On the card, the prepaid ISP will give you a username and password to gain online access.
Try: You can buy AT&T prepaid internet access cards from most Walgreens locations. Another alternative is to buy a prepaid internet card and then refill the minutes online through the ISP support site.

Find a Provider with Prepaid Internet High Speed Internet

Although dial up prepaid plans are useful, you may want to get a prepaid high speed internet service instead. You can also look for plans that support Wi-Fi access
Try: Slingshot’s broadband service has many features that are desirable to the business owner. You pay as you go while also getting the high speed internet that makes networking more efficient. Sign up for prepaid mobile internet on the BamNet site.

Use the Prepaid Internet Service While Traveling

With a prepaid internet service, you have the ability to solve access problems while traveling. If you have a dial in or wireless connection available at your location, you can instantly get online.
Try: Look for ISP prepaid plans that have both local and toll free dialing options. You’ll find that most providers of prepaid internet service have coverage throughout the United States and Canada at a low rate, but global access is at a much higher rate.

• Remember to verify with the prepaid internet service provider about when your minutes expire. Most companies allow you to use them from up to a year from purchase.
• Check out the type of technical support that is available from each ISP before choosing their company for your prepaid internet requirements.