You're off topic for this forum, which is dedicated to Windows Live OneCare. You may want to try the Microsoft Public newsgroups here: http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/list/en-us/default.aspx
A paid account is either MSN Premium, Dial-up or Hotmail Plus!
http://get.live.com/mailplus/features
http://join.msn.com/
Once you have a premium level account, you may still have issues with SMTP, sending, if port 25 is blocked by your carrier. Settings for Hotmail POP/SMTP:
Servers settings:
Incoming mail: pop3.live.com
Outgoing mail: smtp.live.com
Account name: Your e-mail address (name@live.com)
Password: Your password
Log on using Secure Password Authentication: Not checked
My server required authentication: Checked (Important!)
Advanced SMTP settings:
Outgoing mail: 25
SSL Connection: Checked
-steve