Disgusted With Dial-Up? - Compare DSL Service Providers, Cable and Satellite Internet To See If One

Do you find yourself waiting around for your Internet pages to load or digital photo files and other attachments to transfer?

Do your friends and family complain that they can never get through on the phone line because you or your kids are always online.Chances are you are still using dial up Internet service.Perhaps it's time to consider an alternative method.

The main three types of high speed access include DSL,

cable and satellite Internet. At the current time, DSL service providers and cable are not available in all areas. Some parts of the country do not have access to either option. Good satellite Internet reception is dependant on an unobstructed line of sight to the south. So where you live can make a big difference in which high speed Internet service you choose.

Here are some overviews of each service and comparisons for those

fortunate to have more than one option available:

DSL Service Providers

DSL, which stands for Digital Subscriber Line, describes a

technology that taps into unused frequencies on copper telephone lines to

transmit information at much higher speeds. There is no dialup and accessing services. So access is immediate. With DSL, you can send both voice and high speed data over the same line. The bandwidth, or data transfer capacity, or DSL ranges from 128 Kbps to 1.544 Mbps downstream to your computer. Upstream transfer from your computer is usually limited to 128 Kbps. Bandwidth is dedicated so you don't have to share with other users, but DSL is also more effective the closer you are to service provider's facilities. If your local area has plenty of cable bandwidth available it may be a better option for those located greater distances from a DSL provider. Average monthly charges for DSL services are around $55-$65.

Verizon is one of the leading providers of high speed DSL

service, with a large coverage area. With Verizon DSL you get a monthly package for $34.95 that includes unlimited access with a personalized home page, 9 e-mail accounts, and 10 megabytes of web space. For those customers with multiple computers in the home, there is a home

networking option available. You can connect multiple home computers and laptops to a single high-speed DSL Internet connection at no additional monthly cost.

Earthlink DSL is another option. Their basic package, which includes the same features as Verizon's offer also includes a free dial-up service which allows you to enjoy 20 hours of Internet access per month when you're away from home. This package typically costs $39.99 per month. Earthlink also offers cable and satellite Internet.

As noted, DSL uses copper telephone wires. Rural areas and some cities do not have these wires available for large volume use, which means that DSL is not yet an option in those areas, even if Verizon, Earthlink or another provider offers services there.

Cable

If you have cable TV available in your area, chances are

that you have access to Internet through your cable provider. This service uses the same wires as your cable TV programming and depending on the provider and the area, there may be a good deal of bandwidth available or a more limited amount. Because users share bandwidth, this could be an issue for those living in areas with limited amounts available for Internet use. It is a good question to ask your cable provider before signing up. Your choice for cable Internet is typically limited to only those providers who offer cable TV in your area. On average, cable Internet does tend to be a bit faster than DSL. Service is often slightly less expensive than DSL, averaging around $45 per month.

Satellite

If you do not have DSL or cable Internet available in your

area, satellite Internet may provide a viable option. Its speed is comparable to other high speed Internet services, its always on, and you have the option of adding satellite TV service. However, it requires that you have a clear view of the southern sky from your home anywhere in the continental United States in order to receive good reception from the satellites. The service is typically a good deal more expensive than the other two high speed options discussed, averaging around $100 per month with installation fees of up to $400.

Some people confuse satellite Internet with what's known

as WiFi. WiFi Internet services are actually provided by access nodes located in high traffic areas such as airports and hotel or through Internet cafes. If you have a laptop equipped with WiFi receiver, you can access services from within about 1000 feet of the node. There is typically a fee to use this service. It is a good idea for travelers but does not meet the need for home Internet use because it required the access node.

Although there are several satellite Internet providers,

they all use similar technology. DirecTV is a popular provider because they are also a top satellite TV company. DirecTV satellite Internet service is delivered through a wholly owned subsidiary, DIRECWAY. DirecTV satellite Internet costs $99.99 per month and requires customers to purchase a satellite dish and modem. Installation is typically available from the distributor.

Comparisons

Consult a comparison chart such as the High Speed Internet

Guide which should give you a fair idea of the speed and costs involved. However, it is important to note that the data transfer rates you can get from either DSL or Cable will depend entirely on whatever local providers are in your area.

About the Author:
C.J. Gustafson is a successful freelance writer for 1st-Dish-TV.net, a consumer guide for free satellite TV systems. She has spent hours of time researching cable, DSL service providers, and high speed satellite Internet service providers for her home office. She dreams one day attaching the satellite dish to her RV and spending the winters writing from wherever it's warmest that week

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Dial-Up Service and Its Impact on Sales

Dial-up service is not the ideal internet service for an internet

based business because it is generally very slow and make taking

care of business transactions a burdensome process. There are

also some convenience and cost issues associated with dial-up

service that may be hindering to an internet business operator as

well as some undesirable limitations.

Choosing an internet service provider and internet service is

obviously one of the first steps to launching and running an

internet based business. For your internet business to be

productive as well as time and cost efficient, making the

decision about your internet services deserves some thought and

consideration.

There are several types of internet services. The very basic

internet service is dial-up service. Other types of internet

services include broadband or high-speed internet services.

Sometimes choices are limited due to geographic locations and the

availability of various types of internet service in your area.

If you are faced with a choice between dial-up service and high-

speed internet service, the high-speed service is your best bet

because it will improve the efficiency of your internet business,

make processing of sales transactions easier and quicker, and it

will be more convenient. Though high-speed internet services may

be more expensive than dial-up service, they are certainly a more

cost-effective solution for your internet business.

The most common internet connections included dial-up service and

variations of dial-up service, digital subscriber line (DSL)

service, cable modem service, wireless internet service, and

satellite internet service.

There are also dedicated line services like T1 fiber and T3 lines

that provide a higher level of internet service increasing speed,

scalability, networking capabilities, and reliability. Dedicated

fiber line options are generally pretty expensive and are usually

recommended for large companies with vast computer networks or

website hosting companies.

Dial-up service is available just about anywhere that there is

phone service. Dial-up service uses a standard phone line and a

computer modem to access the internet. Speed, functionality and

service limitations are generally a problem with dial-up service

making it an undesirable option for internet businesses.

Dial-up service usually has a maximum speed of 56k - very slow

for an internet connection. Dial-up service is usually pretty

inexpensive, but most internet service providers limit the number

of hours that you can be consistently online with a dial-up

service.

So, when you are in the midst of something, you may just lose

your internet connection and be booted off. This can be very

inconvenient, especially if you are in the process of

communicating with a customer online.

Since dial-up service uses a phone line, it can be a burden if

you only have one phone line because you won't be able to make or

accept phone calls during the time that you are online.

This can be a very burdensome issue for an internet business if

you need to access things online while talking on the phone with

customers or with technical support representatives - it simply

can't be done.

If you have no option but to use dial-up service, having a phone

line for the dial-up service that is separate from your voice

line is crucial.

Also, if you are limited to the use of dial-up service, check to

see what dial-up service options are available to improve the

speed and reliability of your dial-up service internet

connection. Dial-up service modems come in different speeds with

56k being top of the line.

Lower level dial-up service modems will be even more inefficient.

Accelerated dial-up service is an option to standard dial-up

service if high-speed service is not a possibility.

Accelerated dial-up service also uses a telephone line and a

modem, but through the use of compression software, it can

increase the speed of dial-up service lessening the speed related

burdens by making web pages load faster and enabling you to

upload and download files more efficiently.

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