Services
Freei provided a free alternative ISP, allowing users to anonymously log on to the internet using the Freei software and dialer. It reached over 2 million registered users nationally by 1999, and 3.2 million by the summer of 2000. In lieu of a subscription fee, the software displayed ads on the user's computer.IPO filing
Freei filed for an IPO on March 31, 2000.Bankruptcy
On October 9, 2000, Freei filed for bankruptcy after laying off 30% of its workforce. One week later, on October 16, 2000, the rest of the workforce was laid off and the corporate headquarters in Federal Way, Washington was permanently closed, lengthening the commute time for technicians and gatekeepers. In early November 2000, Freei's remaining assets were sold at auction.References
External links
*Freei.Net Goes Nationwide: http://www.internetnews.com/isp-news/article.php/216381/FreeiNet+Goes+Nationwide.htm *Freei Files IPO: https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB954783493838149693 http://www.nasdaq.com/markets/ipos/company/freei-networks-inc-74808-2425 *Freei Acquired by United Online: https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=94399 *Mark Stevens, Sequoia Capital; Freei Director: https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=75159&privcapId=223006296 {{Dot-com Bubble Defunct Internet service providers Dot-com bubble 1998 establishments in Washington (state) 2000 disestablishments in Washington (state) Internet properties established in 1998 Internet properties disestablished in 2000