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To be sure, unlimited access meant there were busy signals, lost E-mail and sudden disconnects to deal with, but the price was right, and as a result the dial-up industry has been growing at an exponential 25%-per-month rate (click here to read about the best ISPs).

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The latest generation offers e-mail and basic Web browsing so that busy users can stay in touch with the office, check flight times and get the latest stock quotes wherever they are.

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