How to Transfer Internet Providers From NetZero to AT&T

by Sean Butner, Demand Media

Fiber optic technology allows for far greater bandwidth than traditional copper cables.

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Founded in 1998, NetZero was the first free Internet service provider. It grew quickly, boasting over 1 million users by mid-1999. While NetZero still provides a free dial-up access plan for subscribers, it now offers paid high-speed dial-up and broadband plans in more than 8,000 cities. Unlike AT&T;, however, NetZero does not offer fiber-optic Internet service to its customers. With fiber-optic services such as U-Verse Internet, AT&T; can provide subscribers with transfer speeds that are up to twice as fast as traditional broadband connections.

Step 1

Check whether AT&T; U-Verse is available in your area. Navigate to the AT&T; website in your web browser. Click on "Shop U-Verse." Enter your address into the fields in the "Can I get U-Verse" box.

Step 2

Complete your order if your address falls within the U-Verse service area. Select the packages for your desired services, such as television, Internet and phone. Schedule an installation date. Provide an e-mail address for AT&T; to notify you when you can receive U-Verse if you currently cannot.

Step 3

Notify your contacts of your new AT&T; email address if you use an account linked to your NetZero account. Copy down your contacts from the NetZero Message Center.

Step 4

Contact NetZero to terminate your service. Wait until your U-Verse connection is installed and running properly before calling NetZero to avoid loss of service.

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References

  • NetZero Free: The History of NetZero
  • NetZero: Home
  • AT&T;: U-Verse
  • AT&T;: U-Verse IPTV Technology - Resources

About the Author

Sean Butner has been writing news articles, blog entries and feature pieces since 2005. His articles have appeared on the cover of "The Richland Sandstorm" and "The Palimpsest Files." He completed his Bachelor of Arts in English literature through the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay. He currently is a Master of Arts in English student at the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh.

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