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The options for finding an internet access provider have expanded at an amazing rate over the last few years. The days of having only one game in town are long offer in most areas. Now you can choose from a variety of local and national alternatives depending on your budget and needs. There are several things you need to consider when deciding on a provider.

Speed – Asking how fast should you internet connection be is about as open ended as asking how fast you want a car to go. Answering that question depends on your particular needs. If casual web Surfing and email is your main concern a low-cost dial-up connection may still be all you need. But with the advent of on-line video, web cams, and media-rich web sites the odds are you will want to choose a provider that offers either DSL or Cable modem. If you live in a rural area or just can’t stand the options in your city, there are several good satellite providers.

Price – The cost of an internet provider can range from less than $10.00 a month for dial-up to well over a $100.00 a month for cable or satellite service. You should also be aware that most broadband providers require some kind of extended contract with penalties for cancelling your service early. However, a quick trip to an electronics store like Best Buy will also offer you pay-as-you go plans.

Reliability – If you opt for broadband (which you probably will) its greatest appeal after speed is that is always on. But that doesn’t mean every provider offers the same record of providing continuous service. A number of sites can be found on the internet that offers independent reviews and ratings of all the major providers.

A final caution about internet service providers: they aren’t always what they advertise themselves to be. Just about anyone can get a web site, contract as a third party provider, and set up shop as a low-cost internet access provider. Many of these are actually quite good. And many more don’t last very long. If you have broadband internet you will eventually need some kind of service. Many of the smaller providers simply can’t provide consistent 24/7 support for their customers. As a result most of them also don’t survive. Your best bet is to pay a few dollars more and go with a national provider.

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