Create a Surcharged 800 Number Location

If there are no local access phone numbers available in your area and you wish to connect to the Internet, you can do so using a surcharged 800 access phone number.

To create a surcharged 800 number location:

  1. On the AOL Desktop for Mac Sign In screen, click the Connection: drop-down menu to open it, then click Setup Connection.
  2. Click the Access Phone Number Set: drop-down menu to open it, then click Create Set.
  3. In the New Set Name: box, type a name for the location, then click the OK button.
  4. Click the Edit Access Numbers button.
  5. Click the Area Code: drop-down menu to open it, then click 800 from the list.
  6. Click the box next to the 800 number to place a check mark in it, then click the OK button.
  7. Click the OK button.
  8. Ensure that the Connection: box displays the newly created location, then click the Sign In button.
Note: You will incur a surcharge while using the 800 number. The surcharge amount is subject to change. For fee information, please contact Member Services at 1-800-827-6364.

For more information, see:

What Is a Location?

Important Surcharge Informaiton