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# If There are No Access Phone Numbers Near You

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 Connect: 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?

Creating a Dial-Up Location

Creating a Broadband Location