Choosing an ISP (Internet Service Provider)

Before you can connect to the Internet, you should choose what type of service you'd prefer. These pages help you choose among the dialup and higher-speed Internet options available to you.

Choosing between dialup and high-speed Internet access

Generally speaking, dialup access is less expensive but significantly slower. High-speed access is fast but expensive, and not all high-speed options are available in all areas. The page linked above presents a graph displaying the various options available, their speeds and availability, and other issues.

Choosing a high-speed Internet Service Provider (ISP)

This page helps you decide which type of high-speed ISP best suits your particular needs.

High-speed ISP options

This page presents a graph of ISPs that fit into the categories outlined on the "Choosing a high-speed ISP" page above. It describes names, approximate price ranges, and other general service details.

Choosing a dialup Internet Service Provider (ISP)

This page describes features useful to budget-minded users, travel-minded users, and support-minded users.

Dialup ISP options

This page presents a graph of ISPs that fit into the categories outlined on the "Choosing a dialup ISP" page above. It describes names, approximate price ranges, and other general service details.