Pay-as-you-go Internet service

[Sue Kamm]

This morning at our staff meeting we had a presentation from 2010 Global
Internet Providers.  They are marketing a pay-as-you-go Internet service.
They provide the equipment and connections.  Users may use cash, debit
cards, or credit cards to pay for their on-line time.  

My director is looking at this product as a SUPPLEMENT to the "free"
access to the Internet we now provide.  (Users pay for printing.)
Currently, we have three public-access workstations in our adult section
and one in the children's room.  

Has anyone else heard from this company or a similar one?  Are any public
libraries using pay-as-you-go workstations for all or part of Internet
service?  What do you think of this idea?  

Your friendly CyberGoddess and ALA Councilor,
Sue Kamm
email:  suekamm at class.org
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