Ripco Communications, Inc. provides personal and commercial Internet access services to the Chicago area.

The following applies only to dedicated connectivity accounts:

The following applies to all connections:


Other services available separately include:

RATE STRUCTURE

The rates listed below do not include the monthly line charge for the physical connection to your site. Ameritech will bill you directly.

Dynamic personal PPP - $50/quarter
Dedicated Analog Modem 24x7 access - $50/month

Analog access is through our hunt group of 28.8/33.6-capable modems, supporting scripted, PAP, and CHAP authentication for automatic login. You can sign up for PPP with the standard account application

The primary difference between 'dynamic' PPP and 'dedicated' PPP is that the dedicated account provides a single unchanging address for your home computer, with no time limits on connect time or calls.

ISDN - 64K $90/month or 128K $170/month

ISDN access is via dedicated ISDN routers supporting PAP and CHAP authentication. Your ISDN equipment should support synchronous or V.120 PPP at 64Kbps, or 128Kbps with MultiLink PPP. Please see the ISDN Information for details.

Please Note
Most personal computers cannot utilize the full bandwidth of a 128K 2-channel ISDN connection through a standard serial card and ISDN 'terminal' device. We recommend an ISDN Router or internal card for 128K service.

Leased Line Service

Dedicated analog and other leased connections provide a permanent point-to-pint link between your location and the Internet. While these services have a higher initial cost, the monthly rate is generally lower and a reliable connection 24-hours a day is assured.

Please see our Dedicated Circuit Rates for pricing and other information


For additional information, please call us at 773-477-6210 or send e-mail to sysop@ripco.com.