
                   Data Comm International Network


                            Introduction

  Internet Connectivity for a BBS is NOW inexpensive and easy.
  it does not have to be a hassle for sysops or users.

        *  Use QWK/REP compatible mail doors & Readers

        *  Use RNET or other QWK/REP BBS to BBS mail transfer programs

        *  No Special software is required for Sysops or Users.

        *  Small monthly fee

        *  Your users can even send Internet E-Mail while online.


  Data Comm International is offering QWK connectivity to the
  Internet for E-Mail and Usenet Newsgroups.  Now you can access the
  millions of Internet Users with little change to your existing setup
  and for alot less money that a Unix Host System would charge.
                         
  Why spend $$ hundreds $$ of dollars to get started with Internet
  Mail purchasing special programs and readers when what you have
  may already work just fine.

  If you are presently using Qmail, Cammail, Rosemail, Markmail or other
  QWK compatible door on your BBS, chances are, you have what you need
  to begin providing Internet Mail to your users via Data Comm.

  If your users are presently using Rosereader, EZreader, Blue Wave
  or other QWK compatible reader, then chances are, they already have
  what they need to beging accessing the Internet via your BBS.
  OR they can send and receivce their E-Mail while online to your
  BBS the old fashion way.

  This service is being offered to open up an Internet Gateway for
  single node and two or three node BBS's who do not have or do not
  want to spend mega bucks to connect to the Internet.


           Choose from any of the following Connectivity Plans.


    The Starter Kit - Designed to let you try it out. To get you started
                      without a major investment.  20 Internet/Usenet
                      Newsgroups of your choice, and up to 10 Internet
                      User Accounts for just $2.50 / month !!!!
                      45 Minutes/day online time / Average 22 hours/month.
                                                             
    The 1st Step    - 40 Internet/Usenet Newsgroups of your choice & up to
                      20 Internet User Accounts for just $5.00 / month
                      50 Minutes/day online time / Average 25 hours/month

    Middle Step     - 75 Internet/Usenet Newsgroups of your choice & up to
                      75 Internet User Accounts for $7.50/month
                      60 Minutes/day online time / Average 30 hours/month
                                                             
    The Big Step    - 100 Internet/Usenet Newsgroups of your choice & up to
                      100 Internet User Accounts for $10.00 / month
                      75 Minutes/day online time / Average 37 hours/month
                                                             
    Giant Step      - 200 Internet/Usenet Newsgroups of your choice & up to
                      200 Internet User Accounts for $20.00
                      90 Minutes/day online time / Average 45 hours/month

     The ONLY limit on send traffic if your daily time allowance.
     Downloading and Uploading of QWK/REP packets IS clocked.

    Cost does not include your Phone costs. That is your responsibility.
                                                             
    and REMEMBER, your users and you, in most cases, can use your EXISTING
    QWK compatible mail door and QWK compatible mail reader. Your users
    can also send mail online without using a reader at all !!!!!

    NO Start Up Fees. Minimum 3 months required in advance.
    Upgrade or downgrade to any level at the beginning of any month.

    Start out with the starter kit and then increase your access
    as more and more users subscribe to this service. Whether or
    not you charge your users and how much, is your business.



                         Getting Started



    The minimum requirements that your BBS must meet is that you
    use a 9600+ Hayes compatible modem to transfer mail.

    You will be provided with a scheduled time slot and a list of open
    hours for additional calls if you need them.
                      
    If your a new BBS, that is NO problem. How many nodes you have;
    one, two or more, does NOT matter.
                                                     
    However Data Comm International reserves the right to refuse
    access to anyone for any reason.

    Too access Internet/Usenet Newsgroups that are designed for
    adult conversation, you will need to send us a PhotoCopy of
    your drivers license.
 

               SETUP These Conferences on your BBS.

    DCIADMIN       - For sysop to Sysop communication -
                     Set your conference to Private Only.
                     ( not read only )
                     Force Echo Flag on. Address Mail to
                     Network Control.

    DCIHelp        - Internet Access Help for BBS users & Sysops
                     NOT an Internet Newsgroup -
                     Data Comm Conference # 5
                     We will provide you with 7 Bulletins for
                     this conference to help your users.
                     Public Mail no Private Mail
                     Force Echo Flag on.

    IEMail         - Internet E-Mail - For POINT-to-POINT Internet
                     E-Mail. Set Conference for Private Mail Only.
                     Forced Echo Mail On. Allow long Internet ID's.

    JUNK           - Returned Mail that never reached its
                     destination. An Internet Area.


              All Other Conferences as you request them.


    Usenet NewsGroup Unmoderated - Setup as regular conference area.
         Public Messages - No private Mail allowed. Forced Echo Flag On.
         Allow long Internet ID's

    Usenet Newsgroup Moderated - Setup as regular conference area.
         Messages sent must be Private ONLY. (NOT READ ONLY). Force Echo
         Flag On. Messages sent in these areas are 1st reviewed by the
         Internet Newsgroup Moderator and then posted public. If you
         receive the message back in this area as a public message then
         it was acceptable. If not, then it was not acceptable. This is
         an INTERNET arrangement and has nothing to do with Data Comm
         International.


    Newsgroups you desire to carry are turned on and off by E-Mail
         request in the DCIAdmin Conference. You will be informed
         by a return message in the Admin Conference that it is
         active and the conference # on Data Comm. This will be
         a one day turn around in most cases.
                  

     You may change conferences at your pleasure. There are NO
         limitations on the number of changes that you can make.

     DCI is NOT responsible for the unavailability of a newsgroup.

     A list of Internet/Usenet Newsgroups is available on Data Comm.
     The list & newsgroups change frequently. To our knowledge, our
     FEED carries all Usenet Newsgroups, but there are no guarantees.
     Availability is subject to change without notice.


                         Internet E-Mail Addresses


     Send a Message in the admin conference to open a new user account,
     or to close an account. You may open accounts at any time.
     Accounts are closed on Fridays only. You may open or close
     accounts as often as neccessary as long as you do not exceed
     your account limit. Just include the name of the person in the
     message. You will receive a return message within 24 to 48 hours
     with the users Internet address. This address is ONLY used by
     someone sending mail to YOUR user.  When your users leave mail
     on your BBS, they use their REGULAR NAME.


                         Getting Connected

     Call Data Comm International at 508-689-2609 ( V.32 bis 14.4 ).
     We are located in Methuen, Massachusetts.
     Register on the BBS and leave a comment to the sysop.
     DO NOT USE THE VERIFY DOOR.
     If you have any questions, just ask.  We will call YOUR BBS
     and get things going.

     Complete the attached application form and send it along with
     the apropriate registration fee.

     Thats it !!

