# Unmetered Internet service problems for charity

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2001/02/09/unmetered-internet-service-problems-charity/
- Published: 2001-02-09T00:00:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Many individuals and organisations have suffered difficulties from last year’s rash
of short-lived “free” and “unlimited” Internet access services. So too have some
charities, such as children’s charity Project HappyChild.
Many individuals and organisations
have suffered difficulties from last year’s rash of short-lived “free” and “unlimited”
Internet access services. So too have some charities, such as children’s charity
Project HappyChild.

The charity was one of 1,100 users that PlusNet removed from its service for allegedly
abusing its unmetered services by using them too much. The charity is now looking
for another ISP to host its Web site.

Read [Kids charity canned by PlusNet](http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/6/16654)
by Tim Richardson at The Register. PlusNet subsequently gave Project HappyChild 
a reprieve. Read Kids charity Web site saved at last minute by Tim Richardson at
The Register.

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