Microsoft's ISP strategy

 

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Making strides in the fight for Internet dominance, the software giant's investment in DSL.net comes on the heels of its new, low-cost Net access deal with Costco.

MSN, Costco offer low-cost Net access The software giant and wholesale retailer's new service is being sold as a CD-ROM for $35.97 and includes three months of Internet access. Microsoft, DSL.net team on high-speed access The company invests $15 million in DSL.net and says it will jointly offer a version of MSN aimed at DSL.net's customer base of small and medium-sized businesses. previous coverage Microsoft eyes low-cost Net access update The company discloses that it may offer low- or no-cost Internet access that would compete for customers of America Online and other services.