Even more for the Commodore 64. While all contemporary microcomputers had a presence on online services and BBSs, starting with the VIC-20 Commodore really push

Even more for the Commodore 64. While all contemporary microcomputers had a presence on online services and BBSs, starting with the VIC-20 Commodore really pushed its VICmodem (compatible with the 64) and other modems, and included a promotional offer for CompuServe, the largest online service. There's a reason why QuantumLink existed for 64, and not (say) Apple II.