1. What is Vinet Web Accelerator?

    Vinet Web Accelerator is an exciting new type of dial-up Internet access that accelerates your Web surfing experience using your existing phone jack and modem. Vinet Web Accelerator INCLUDES the Vinet Platinum service and requires NO additional equipment and NO waiting! It is the high-speed surfing solution with the convenience of dial-up.

    NEW! Vinet Web Accelerator now includes a pop-up blocker! Surfing the Web is even faster when you're not downloading pop-up ads.

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  2. What gets accelerated?
     
    What is accelerated What is not accelerated

    Web pages - HTML markup and JavaScript
     
    Graphics including JPEG and GIF images
     
    Text
     
    E-mail on the Web
    Streaming media, audio and video files
     
    Secure pages, such as those used for online banking and credit card forms
     
    Files and attachments such as music or digital photos

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  3. How does Vinet Web Accelerator work?

    Data Compression and Image Optimization     - Before the text and graphics that make up Web pages get sent to you over your phone line, Vinet Web Accelerator compresses them using a proprietary technology. Less data is sent so your surfing experience is that much faster!

    Memory Enhancement - Vinet Web Accelerator uses caching technology to store elements of frequently visited Web sites so they load faster on future visits. So in addition to an immediate boost, your surfing will get even faster as you continue to use Vinet Web Accelerator.

    Continuous Optimization - Vinet Web Accelerator continuously optimizes the communication between your system's modem and our network while you are online. That means that is always working to shorten the amount of time it takes to connect you to the sites you visit.

    Pop-Up Blocking - Vinet Web Accelerator features a pop-up blocker, which means that you no longer have to wait for annoying pop-up ads to load.

     
  4. Why do I need Vinet Web Accelerator?

    It's fast     - With Vinet Web Accelerator you will be able to view Web pages and read Web-based e-mail in a flash.

    It's easy - All you need is a phone jack. Start enjoying high-speed Web surfing today with NO additional equipment and NO waiting.

    It's only $70.00 per 6 months - That's 1/3 less than the cost of AOL's regular dial-up service** and just a fraction of the price of most DSL or cable offerings.

    It's the high-speed surfing solution with the convenience of dial-up for people who want:

       · A low-cost surfing alternative to costly DSL services

       · Faster surfing and web-browsing using a dial-up connection

       · A faster surfing experience in areas where DSL is not available
     
  5. Will Vinet Web Accelerator work on my computer?

    To use Vinet Web Accelerator, you must have computer with a Windows-based operating system (Windows 95 or later) and Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.1 or later. Windows 95 users must first install Windows 95 Service Pack 2, which can be downloaded from Microsoft's Web site.

    To get the best results, we recommend that you have at least a 200MHz Pentium III processor with 128MB of RAM and 20MB of available disk space. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later is also strongly recommended.
     
  6. Will Vinet Web Accelerator speed up everything I do on the Web?

    Vinet Web Accelerator accelerates certain text and graphics on Web pages. With Vinet Web Accelerator you will notice a significantly faster experience when you visit Web sites, read your E-mail on the Web, and perform many other Web-based activities. Vinet Web Accelerator does not currently accelerate file downloads such as music files, streaming media or non-Web-based e-mail programs such as Outlook Express.

     
  7. How fast is Vinet Web Accelerator?

    The exact amount of acceleration can vary but with Vinet Web Accelerator you will notice a significantly faster experience when you visit Web sites, read your E-mail on the Web, and perform many other Web-based activities.

     
  8. How reliable is Vinet Web Accelerator?

    With thousands of access numbers Califronia, Vinet makes it easy for you to get and stay online, with fewer busy signals and disconnects. To check what access numbers are available in your area, click here.

     
  9. What other features does Vinet Web Accelerator include?

    In addition to faster Web surfing and a built-in pop-up blocker, Vinet Web Accelerator offers reliable Internet connections nationwide with thousands of access numbers, instant messaging compatibility and a feature-rich Web based e-mail program that lets you send and receive e-mail in a flash, block spam, check remote e-mail accounts and more.

     
  10. How does Vinet Web Accelerator differ from Other Provider?

    With Vinet Web Accelerator you will enjoy all the great features of Vinet Services. Plus Vinet Web Accelerator allows you to surf the Web up to 5x faster than regular dial-up. And with the built-in pop-up blocker, you won't have to wait for annoying pop-up ads to load..

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