SERVICES: HIGH SPEED INTERNET

Information when you need it. Entertainment when you want it.

Our High Speed Internet services are an always-on connection with speeds up to 3Mbps. We offer this service to residential and business customers in 3 forms: Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), Wireless Internet and Cable Modem Internet Service. Depending on your location, we can help you get the speed you need.

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) is available in most areas served by the Polar telephone exchanges.

Wireless Internet access is available in many areas of the Polar region, Grand Forks, Grafton and surrounding rural areas. This is a great option for customers who cannot get a land-based broadband Internet connection.

Cable Modem Internet Service is available in the cities of Mayville and Portland. Polar delivers ultra-fast, ultra-reliable Internet access through cable modems. These modems utilize the state-of-the-art fiber technology of a cable TV line to give you unbelievably fast access to the exciting world of the Internet.

Includes:
Up to 5 Email Accounts with FREE Spam Filter and Virus Protection
Monthly E-newsletter
5 Mb of space for a personal web site
Tech-support with extended hours
Free Webmail

Installation: $125

Modem lease: $3.95 per month
Modem purchase: $99.00

A NIC (Network Interface Card) is required in your computer for these services.

Optional:
Router lease: $3.95 per month
Router purchase: $49.95

Technical Support:
Because setting up your Internet software may be confusing, a help desk is available if you need assistance. The first two calls or trouble cases are free within the first six months. After six months the charge is $7.95 per incident.

Help Desk: 888-700-POLAR
                 (888-700-7652)

Help Desk Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-9pm
                          Saturdays 8am-4pm


SecureIT Plus Anti-virus and Spyware Protection

Polar offers Anti-virus and Spyware Protection through Secure IT from Security Coverage. SecureIT is much easier than retail boxed solutions! SecureIT is only $4.95 per month. We also offer a Supported Remote Installation for the one-time charge of $19.95.

With the supported install, a Security Coverage Technician will remotely install the software on the customer's computer and clean the computer of any virus or spyware. With this install, we will guarantee to the customer that their system is threat free and will stay threat free for as long as they are using the service.

Along with the Anti-virus and Spyware protection, you also receive Managed Microsoft Operating system Patch Management, Integrated Pop-up blocker and Hard drive optimization and maintenance.

System requirements for SecureIT Plus
Operating System - Microsoft Windows Vista/XP/2000
Processor - Pentium III or better processor (32-bit)
Hard Disk Space - 200 MB free space
System Memory - 128 MB RAM (512 MB for Vista)
Internet Connection - High Speed or Dial-Up Internet

For more information on SecureIT Plus, click here.


Contact Polar Sales or call us at 1-800-284-7222 for more information on availability of Internet service in your area.

To apply for Dial-Up Internet access, please fill out our Dial-Up Internet request form.

To apply for High Speed Internet service, please fill out our Broadband Internet request form.


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