Questions about IGC for EnviroLink Users

Since 1991, the EnviroLink Network has provided free Internet services to non-profit organizations that work on environmental and animal concerns issues. When EnviroLink started this service, it was one of the only no-cost alternatives for non-profit organizations to gain a foothold on the Internet. Today, the Internet is accepted as a powerful communications tool by millions and EnviroLink serves hundreds of organizations throughout the world. A lot has changed in those twelve years and now EnviroLink is changing as well.

The EnviroLink Network has joined forces with the Institute for Global Communications (IGC) to provide the progressive non-profit community with the best possible Internet services. Since 1987, IGC has been providing the progressive community with Internet services in a professional and responsible manner. IGC is a non-profit organization committed to many of the same principles as EnviroLink

Effective immediately, IGC has assumed responsibility for operating and supporting EnviroLink web hosting and mailing list services. Envirolink users will experience no change nor interruption of their service. IGC has agreed to provide all of EnviroLink's users with free service until September 15, 2003. After that time, IGC will offer service to EnviroLink users at IGC's standard rate of $15 per month. You can learn more about IGC services and rates here.

I don't currently have a web site at EnviroLink, just mailing lists, how will this change affect me?
Until September 15, 2003, IGC will continue to provide you with free service for your mailing lists. After September 15, you will need to pay $15 per month if you wish to keep operating your lists. In addition to the list service you are currently receiving, you will also be entitled to web space that IGC will provide at your request.

What type of payment does IGC accept?
IGC accepts payment by VISA, Mastercard, Discover, and Amex. IGC does not accept payment by check.

I currently have a 40MB web site, will I get 100MB of web space if I switch over to paid IGC service?
Yes. At your request, IGC will raise your web site quota from 40 to 100MB.

I currently have more than 100MB of web space at EnviroLink, will I still be charged $15 per month?
Yes. IGC has agreed to provide service to all EnviroLink service at $15 per month even if they are currently using more than 100MB of web space.

I currently have more than five mailing lists. Will I still be charged $15 per month?
Yes. IGC has agreed to provide service to all EnviroLink service at $15 per month even if they currently have more than five mailing lists.