Does a DSL really need a ISP?

I have a Login/pass for Qwest and for MSN. Do I need MSN to access the net?
I've only logged in once on MSN during setup. My modem uses the qwest login to connect not MSN's. I would like to drop MSN to save a few $$.

Does Qwest provide an e-mail account? That's the only thing I can think of that
MSN is providing that you might not get fro myour DSL provider. If you're happy with Yahoo mail or Gmail, then all the better.
Unless you're really hooked on MSN "content", your DSL connection should
suffice.
Editorial comment: note that AOL is trying to save their business by adding in all sorts of virus protection for PC users to justify their subscription fee - yet another reason to be happy with your Mac...

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