If you are an America Online subscriber and signup for a Masscot Internet account, it is still possible to connect to AOL -- at a reduced cost. America Online members can change their AOL billing method to "Bring Your Own Access" (BYOA).
Your computer will use your ISP connection to connect to AOL via the Internet (using TCP/IP). When connecting to AOL via TCP/IP, you should notice faster connections to AOL, faster screen redraws, speedier downloads, and fewer "throw offs."
As of April 1999, the cost of BYOA access to America Online was $9.95 per month for unlimited access. You will be billed this amount by AOL, in addition to your ISP access charges, which will remain unchanged.
ConnectingOnce connected (via your normal method), start AOL.
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Online ConfigurationAOL 3: for Windows: On the 'Set Up & Sign On' screen, click 'Setup'.
Create a new location called 'TCP/IP'. Make sure the modem speed is at the highest number listed.
In the 'Network' drop-down box, choose 'TCP/IP'. Click the Save button.
AOL 3 for Macintosh: On the Sign On Screen, select 'TCP (for LAN or ISP)' from the 'Select Location' drop-down box.
AOL 4: Simply select 'ISP/LAN connection' from the pull-down box on the 'Sign on' screen.
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Your America Online Billing PolicySign on (using TCP/IP).
Go to keyword: BILLING on AOL.
Double-click 'Price Plan Descriptions'.
Click 'Review Price Plans'.
Click 'Bring Your Own Access'.
Click the 'Go To Billing' button to change your connection method to BYOA.
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