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Feburary 27, 2006

We will be upgrading the WebMail service on Tuesday, 2-28-06 starting at 11:00pm. The WebMail service will be down between 1-4 hours while we upgrade this service. If you have any questions you may contact SouthNet Technical Support.


December 12, 2005

Check out the new SouthNet Forum and Discussion Board at http://forums.sonet.net/


May 16, 2005

SouthNet ISP is now offering Classified Ads. This brand new service will allow you to post classified ads with up to four color photos for an affordable price! Click here to check out SouthNet Classifieds.

This service will be free until June 16, 2005 while we are in the testing phase. Simply sign up, wait for 10 credits to be awarded by SouthNet, and begin posting! You will not be charged once we fully initiate the service unless you purchase credits to post your ads.

Make sure you read the Terms of Use for SouthNet Classifieds before registering.


September 8, 2004

Due to problems beyond our control customers in the Walker County Area needing to reach our Billing or Technical Support Departments by phone will need to dial: 1-800-314-8524 until further noticed.


May 4, 2004

SouthNet High-Speed Fixed Wireless now available in select areas. Click here for more information.


January 20, 2004

Check out SouthNet's new information page for viruses, spyware and adware.


May 14, 2003

800 Number Access - SouthNet now offers access to an 800 number for our customers who travel. Call for details. Please note there is a charge for this service.

Virus Protection - SouthNet offers virus protection for your e-mail accounts. The price is $1.50 per month, per e-mail address or $16.00 yearly, per e-mail address.

High Speed Wireless - SouthNet now offers high speed wireless in certain areas of Hamilton for business and residential service. Call for details.

NEC Telephone Systems - SouthNet is now a Channel Reseller for NEC Telephone Systems. Please contact SouthNet for all your Business Telephone System needs.

Business Plan - Includes 1 unlimited 56k dial-up account, 3 e-mail addresses, 1 business domain, and a single page website. Requires $60.00 domain registration fee. Cost is only $30.00 a month

Web Hosting & Development - SouthNet is dedicated to providing the best possible web development. We also offer fast, secure web hosting. For more information concerning pricing and development contact us.


April 3, 2003

We are proud to announce the launch of our new website newweb.sonet.net


September 13, 2002

When you refer someone to SouthNet make sure they say you referred them when they sign up with SouthNet and you will get 1 free month of service.


September 12, 2002

SouthNet has scheduled equipment maintenance on 9/12/2002 during the maintenance window of 12:00AM-6:00AM.  SouthNet's goal is to successfully complete this task and restore service within the stated time frame.  Although we expect the downtime to be minimal, we ask that you plan accordingly due to possible unforeseen occurrences during the maintenance.  We apologize for any inconvenience that you may experience.

July 9, 2002

We now have a service that will allow you to check how many hours you have been on the internet. Go to our Members Page for more information.


July 8, 2002

In an effort to better serve our Double Springs customers, we now have a new dial-up number. The new number is 489-5688. Please change your Southnet dial-up number to 489-5688 as the old number will not work after September 1, 2002. If you need help changing the number click here, (By clicking here you will download a program that will change your dial-up number for you. Save the program to a location that you can remember, i.e. Desktop, double click the file and it will make the necessary changes.) or call Tech Support at 800-314-8524.


April 2, 2002

Southnet will now be able to offer Nationwide Internet roaming for our Northwest Alabama customers who need access while traveling.  When you have a need for this service give us a call.


April 2, 2002

Southnet, in partnership with CUNA Network Services, now has the ability to offer Nationwide Internet services in most major cities in the United States.  Click on the following link for online signup.  


March 6, 2002

Click Here for more information on the virus W32.Klez.E@mm. Also be sure to update your anti-virus software.


January 29, 2002

    We have recently upgraded our current email servers to continue to bring you the best service possible.  Starting today customers will need to change their current incoming (POP3) server and outgoing (SMTP) server to pop3.sonet.net and smtp.sonet.net.  This change will only affect customers who use Outlook, Outlook express, Eudora, or any other third party email client.  For those of you who use webmail you will not have to change anything. 
 
Click on the link below to read more about how to change your email settings. 
http://www.sonet.net/smtp
 
If you have any problems or questions you can call our tech-support staff at: 
 
Hamilton         205-921-2040
Haleyville        205-485-9090
Jasper             205-221-9697
Birmingham   205-967-3962
Toll-Free         800-314-8524

January 3, 2002

SouthNet has partnered with Postini to provide you the latest tools to prevent dangerous viruses and annoying junk email from reaching your computer.  Click Here For More Information.


December 28, 2001

On Friday, December 28, 2001, between 4am and 5:30am EST, Genuity's Back Bone, Infrastructure Engineers in conjunction with Field Service will replace faulty OC192 PIC's in Atlanta.  

Customers may experience degraded service for approximately 10 minutes during the maintenance window as traffic is re-routed while the OC192 PIC's are replaced.

 


November 30,2001

We are proud to announce the launch of our new website www.southnet.com .


November 29, 2001

E-mail service will be suspended temporarily Saturday, December 1, 2001 from 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.. No e-mail is expected to be lost. This is to improve our service and implement our new mail server.


November 26, 2001

Go to http://www.sarc.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.badtrans.b@mm.html for more information on the virus W32.Badtrans.B@mm. Also be sure to update your anti-virus software.


November 14, 2001

A new business package is now available. Package includes 1 dial-up account, 3 e-mail addresses, and a business domain.  A single page website will be hosted by SouthNet.  There will be a $60.00 domain registration fee good for two years. Only $30.00 monthly.


November 2, 2001

Features of our Holiday Special $699 PC:  Intel Celeron 1GHz Processor, Intel D815EEA2 Motherboard, On Board Video, On Board Sound, 128 MB Ram, 3.5" 1.44 MB Floppy Drive, 52x CD-Rom, 20 GB IDE Hard Drive, ATX Mid-Tower Case, USR 56k INT. Modem, Windows 98 or ME, Microsoft Keyboard and Mouse with Mouse Pad, 15" Digital Color Monitor, Internet Access for 1 month with Southnet, and a 2 year carry in warranty on parts and labor. Add-Ons-HP DeskJet 845c Printer $119.00. Valid now through Christmas!!! Price Does Not Include Tax!! Not valid with any other promotional offers.

 


October 26, 2001

On Friday, November 2, 2001, between 1am and 5 am EDT, Genuity's Back Bone Engineers will upgrade the OS in bone routers:  No impact is anticipated due to redundant capacity; however, customers downstream of each router may experience less than 10 minutes of degraded service as the router is reloaded.

Thanks

 


October 5, 2001

Note to ALL CUSTOMERS in the Jasper Calling area: On Monday, October 22, 2001, we will be installing equipment upgrades in the Jasper location.  Customers may experience outages from 11:00 am to approximately 3:00 pm.  We appreciate your patience and understanding as we attempt to improve your service.

 


September 4, 2001

Note to ALL CUSTOMERS: On Wednesday, September 12, 2001, customers may experience short outages starting at 4:00 am, due to scheduled upgrades and maintenance of equipment. NOTE TO HALEYVILLE CUSTOMERS: More modem lines are on order from Verizon.


July 23, 2001

A new virus, W32.Sircam.Worm@mm, is in circulation via Outlook Express and other E-mail programs. Click for more details. 


June 27, 2001

A new virus, homepage.html.vbs, known as the HomePage virus, is in circulation via Outlook Express and other e-mail programs.  Click for more details.


March 8, 2001

A new virus, W32.Naked@mm, commonly known as the NakedWife virus, is in circulation.  Click for more details.


February 12, 2001

There is yet another new virus circulating.  The Anna Kournikova virus is a high risk virus.  
Click here for more details.


February 7, 2001

Check out new employment opportunities for Marion County.  Click here for more details.

 


January 5, 2001

W95.Hybris is a worm that spreads by email as an attachment to outgoing emails.  The message may include the text " Snow White and the Seven dwarves" and the attachment may have one of several different names, including, but not limited to:  anpo porn(.scr, atchim.exe, branca de neve.scr, dwarf4you.exe, midgets.scr, sexy virgin.scr


December 11, 2000

Beware of yet another virus in circulation, especially if you have Outlook Express or a similar e-mail program that can read HTML code (web pages).  Do NOT open a file named NAVIDAD.EXE, even if it is from someone you know, because the virus sends itself to everyone in an infected person's address book, making it even easier to disguise.  To learn more, visit:

Current Virus Information for the PUSD Network


November 29, 2000

Beware of a New virus that is in circulation.  The W95.MTX virus spreads through email.  Click the link below to read more about this dangerous virus.

Symantec AntiVirus Research Center


February 16, 2000

Now you can download the latest version of Microsoft's Internet Explorer 5.0 from our website.

Click here to download Internet Explorer 5.0


February 8, 2000

Check Out our New Webmail Section.  This allows you to check your mail any where you have a internet connection.

Click here for the webmail section.


September 24, 1999

Check Out our New Tech-Support Section with answers to several of the most common questions asked by our users.

Click here for the Tech-Support Section.


August 2, 1999

Check Out our New City Guide Section with Super Sites for Hamilton and Jasper.

Click here for the New City Guides.


May 7, 1999

SouthNet now offers Call Waiting Products to use with modems.

Click here to see a list of the different products and a description.

For more information Contact us!


November 9, 1998

SouthNet  now offers 56k service in Haleyville! V.90

The phone number is 485-9363.

For more information Contact us!


October 19, 1998

SouthNet now offers 56k service in Hamilton! V.90

The phone number is 921-0877.

For more information Contact us!


December 29, 1997

SouthNet now has a new office in Hamilton.  Our office in now located two blocks west of the Courthouse on Hwy 78 West, next to Walker Insurance Agency. 

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For more information Contact us!


November 1, 1997

SouthNet now offers 56k service in Jasper!

As of November 1st, SouthNet will start offering US Robotics X2 technology in the Jasper Area.

For more information Contact us!


January 5, 1997

SouthNet offers new payment plan.

As of January 5th, SouthNet will start giving a discount for customers who pay by the year. Pay for 11 months of service and you will get the 12th month free!

For more information Contact us!


December 9, 1996

SouthNet is expanding to include the Haleyville area!!

As of December 9th, SouthNet will start offering Internet access in the Haleyville, Alabama area. All rates, services and the referral program will be the same in Haleyville as they are in Marion and Walker counties.

For more information Contact us!


December 1, 1996

SouthNet announces new dial-up account rates! Rates are as follows:

15 hours per month - $14.95 plus $1.00 each additional hour

Unlimited hours per month - $19.95

These rates will take effect on December 1, 1996.

For more information Contact us!


November 18, 1996

SouthNet opens new store in Hamilton. The store is located on the west side of the courtsquare in Hamilton, Alabama. Store hours are currently: Monday through Friday 9-5.

For more information Contact us!


November 1, 1996

SouthNet announces new dial-up account rates! Rates are as follows:

15 hours per month - $16.95 plus $1.50 each additional hour

Unlimited hours per month - $24.95

These rates will take effect on November 1, 1996.

For more information Contact us!


September 1, 1996

SouthNet announces new dial-up account rates! Rates are as follows:

15 hours per month - $19.95 plus $1.50 each additional hour

Unlimited hours per month - $29.95

These rates will take effect on September 1, 1996.

For more information Contact us!


July 1, 1996

SouthNet is expanding to include the Jasper area!!

As of July 1, SouthNet will start offering Internet access in the Jasper, Alabama area. All rates, services and the referral program will be the same in Jasper as in Marion county.

For more information Contact us!


July 1, 1996

SouthNet announces new dial-up account rates! Rates are as follows:

15 hours per month - $19.95 plus $2.00 each additional hour

Unlimited hours per month - $34.95

For more information Contact us!


April 13, 1996

SouthNet is pleased to announce a new referral program. Program guidelines are as follows:

SouthNet is offering a $10.00 credit for each connected referral.

There is no limit to the number of referrals that can be made by one person. In other words, if you refer (4) people and all (4) people get connected to SouthNet, you will receive a $40.00 credit.

If two people refer the same person, the FIRST one to submit the email to sales@sonet.net will receive the $10.00 credit.

This program will continue until further notice.

SouthNet will issue the credit on the following months bill after the referral is connected.

For more information Contact us!


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