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Do you need broadband? Or just a dial-up service? Do you choose cable or DSL? You definitely need to think over these questions before you decide on an ISP. The last thing you want to do is to sign up with a bad ISP package.

This article goes through some of these questions to help you make a better decision.

1. Dial-up Or Broadband

First off, if you're trying to choose an ISP, I'd imagine you're confused about which company to go for. Now, before we look at which companies, it is important to decide what kind of Internet Service you want.

Ok, forget what people tell you. There are only two kinds of Internat Service to think about - dial-up and broadband.

A dial-up connection is extremely slow and you need to dial into the ISP phone network to gain Internet access. Also, if there is an incoming call on that phone line, you get disconnected.

Many people subscribe to broadband internet access services instead. If you're the kind of user who wants to be online all the time and download a lot of songs, pictures and play online games, then broadband is a no-brainer.

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2. Cable Modems and DSL

Now wait, your decision is not made yet. Assuming you want broadband internet access, you still have to decide what technology you want to use.

I know you get confused by all the technical jargon out there and its painful. So here's the low-down. There are 2 main types of broadband technologies out there now - cable and DSL.

My personal favorite would be cable technology, but your views may differ. All in all, the pricing and subscription plans for each of the three technologies differ from company to company - so do your research first.

3. Search For That ISP

Now that you've decided on dial-up or broadband access, as well the broadband technology to use, it's time to look for an ISP. There are many ISPs out there, but I've compiled some of the best for you to check out:

TimeWarner Cable allows you to access the Internet easily with its great Road Runner High Speed Online service. It is well known to be one of the premier broadband service providers in the US.

Verizon Online DSL offers good DSL services to help you connect to the Internet on a broadband connection. Their customer service is known to be very good and their plans are very affordable.

Conclusion

I hope this article has helped you understand the factors to think about when choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Try to review the above points before you make a decision. Good luck ISP hunting!

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