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On Tuesday, the MSN TV service -- which used to be called WebTV -- announced that its "Economy Plan" will give subscribers five hours Internet access for USD9.95 a month, writes Tim Richardson. Additional time on-line can be bought for USD2.95 an hour. There is also an all-you-can-eat "Unlimited Internet Access Time Plan" available for USD21.95 a month.
Microsoft also unveiled a new MSN TV Internet receiver manufactured by Thomson RCA. Costing around USD99, the receiver enables people to access the Internet from their home TV set using a wireless keyboard or remote control.
Microsoft is plugging this as a low-cost way of getting Net access without having to fork out for a PC. And for those who already have a PC, Microsoft reckons this will make a useful back-up service.
"MSN is committed to making the Web incredibly useful for every consumer," said Richard Bray, vice president of MSN at Microsoft, in a statement. "For people who have never been on the Internet and who are looking for an inexpensive, simple way to get connected, or for more experienced Web users looking for a secondary way to get on-line, the MSN TV service continues to be a great solution," he added.
In January Microsoft restructured its Internet TV business with the loss of 160 jobs.
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