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X-Stream Network
The X-Stream Network was the first free Internet service provider (ISP) based in Britain launched in 1998 and founded by Canadian businessmen Christopher Sukornyk and Gregory Sukornyk, founder of Project Breakout and Wippit founder Paul Myers. The company were the first to offer free internet access from March 8, 1998 and then "unmetered" access through 0800 numbers.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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The X-Stream Network was the first free Internet service provider (ISP) based in Britain launched in 1998 and founded by Canadian businessmen Christopher Sukornyk and Gregory Sukornyk, founder of Project Breakout and Wippit founder Paul Myers. The company were the first to offer free internet access from March 8, 1998 and then "unmetered" access through 0800 numbers.2
Timeline
- 1998Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaX-Stream Network
- WikidataQ17041414
Sources
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- 1WikidataX-Stream Network on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaX-Stream Network on Wikipedia