Company that once mailed cds containing free internet trials

You're likely thinking of a company that sent out CDs containing free internet trials, often bundled with other software or services. There were several companies that did this in the early 2000s, but one of the most well-known is probably America Online (AOL).

AOL was a popular internet service provider (ISP) in the 1990s and early 2000s, and they would often send out CDs containing their software and a free trial period. The CDs would typically include a trial version of AOL's software, as well as other bundled software and services.

Other companies that may have sent out similar CDs include:

It's worth noting that these CDs were often seen as a way for companies to acquire new customers and to promote their services. However, some people may have viewed them as spam or unwanted solicitations.