NetZero Platinum offers unlimited internet access for only $9.95 per month which is significantly less than AOL ($23.95 +) and all other unlimited internet access service providers. Netzero does offer free internet access, but with a few stipulations: Only 10 hours a month, banner ads, slower connection speeds, and not as many access numbers. For the $9.95 a month it is well worth it to invest in the NetZero Platnium service. It offers many advantages compared to its competitors. The biggest advantage is faster connection speed and connectivity. Many of us are already aware of AOL's problems regarding connection speeds and its high disconnection rates.

Another discernable advantage for NetZero is that the toolbar is sleek and tolerable. It is much easier to surf the web when you don't have the distractions created by menu and IM programs. Although you can still use IM programs (AOL, Yahoo, etc) once you login.

Internet newbies will find that NetZero's automated billing and installation impeccably simple and find themselves surfing the net within 10 minutes. Also they offer service through money orders and checks (if you don't want to give out your credit card number). Netzero allows advance payment for the $9.95 plan (12mths for $119.40, etc).