Free Internet at your local library

If you use the Internet only once or twice a week, why not use the computers at your local library for free? Our local library has more than a dozen computers with Internet access, available for free. It’s even possible to reserve time on these computers. Check out your local library and find out what is available. You could save lots of money.

How to negotiate with your Internet service provider

Five years ago I signed up with Bell Sympatico Internet service. In order to get me as a new customer, they gave me a special discount, which amounted to about $13 monthly off the regular price. At the time I asked them what would happen at the end of the year. They responded that I would have to call and renew the discount when the contract expired. I made careful note of this on my calendar and every year I’ve had to call. This year I was a couple of weeks late calling and my bill was $13 higher. I called today and requested that my discount be reinstated and that I get an immediate credit for $13 on my next bill. They did everything I wanted and threw in a free Internet security package which included anti-virus. It’s a bit of a nuisance to have to keep calling, but it’s worth the hassle to save $13 a month. Do you think there are people out there who never make that call and pay more by default?