A database central routing device is provided for routing access requests for internet access among a variety of on-line service providers. The device generally includes a central server having a list of algorithms pertaining to access phone numbers of internet access providers to be chosen from. The...http://www.google.com/patents/US5862339?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5862339 - Client connects to an internet access provider using algorithm downloaded from a central server based upon client's desired criteria after disconnected from the server