Verizon installs Internet kiosk at Portland International Jetport

PORTLAND, Maine -The first public Internet kiosk by

Similar in appearance to a small office cubicle, the kiosk is equipped with a built-in computer screen and keyboard. It is supported by a 384 kilobit per second frame relay service data connection.

Internet connection is 25 cents per minute with a minimum connection time of four minutes. The kiosks, manufactured by NetNearU of Bryan, Texas, accept bills, credit cards and prepaid calling cards.

Verizon is planning additional Internet kiosk installations in its Northeast and Mid-Atlantic service area and expects to have dozens of the units installed by late 2000.