The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (19 January 2023):

Compu$erve

   (Or "CompuSpend", "Compu$pend") A pejorative name for
   CompuServe Information Service (CI$) drawing attention to
   perceived high charges.

   [Jargon File]

   (1994-11-08)


The Jargon File (version 4.4.7, 29 Dec 2003):

Compu$erve
 n.

    See CI$. Synonyms CompuSpend and Compu$pend are also reported.