CALGARY – Star Choice customers can now get national VOIP service, accelerated Internet service and other new security and parental control features thanks to its partnership with AOL Canada.
Starting today, Star Choice customers across Canada will be able to purchase at special prices Netscape Nitro, AOL Max and AOL TotalTalk. It means that the DTH company’s customers can now have a faster Internet experience without having to change Internet service providers.
Netscape Nitro web accelerator software can be added to any dial-up or high-speed ‘lite’ service. Nitro is available for $4.95 per month and provides speeds up to seven times faster than regular dial-up, and twice as fast as high-speed ‘lite’ services.
AOL Max provides customers with a high speed connection more content and features including AOL Canada’s KOL (Kids Online) service, which was designed as an educational and interactive web experience for children ages 7 to 12. AOL Max also includes added security features such as anti-spyware tools, pop-up and spam controls, as well as parental controls.
The third new product offering is AOL’s VOIP phone service called AOL TotalTalk. Available across Canada to Star Choice customers with any high-speed Internet connection
"We are very excited about the opportunity to provide our Star Choice customers with a variety of new Internet-based communication services at an affordable price," said Jim Cummins, vice-president national operations for Star Choice, in the press release.
"This extension of our existing relationship with Star Choice and their customers is a significant step forward in AOL Canada’s goal of offering enhanced Internet-based services to all Canadians,” added Craig Wallace, president and CEO, AOL Canada Inc.
AOL TotalTalk features two plans to choose from. The Optimum plan is priced at $19.95/month for the first three months and is $29.95/month thereafter. The Optimum Plus plan is $29.95/month for the first three months, and $39.95/month thereafter. Both full-featured plans include a number of North America anytime long distance minutes and free member-to-member calling.
