first what is the difference between DSL, BROADBAND, CABLE AND SATELLITE?
I want to upgrade from dial up...but don't wan to pay an excessive amount of money...i just need something quicker...any suggestions?
2007-09-15 10:35:55 · 4 answers · asked by saraJ 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
theyre all just different names for highspeed internet. (broadband is a general term for high speed internet) dsl comes from your phone company, runs over the phone lines (u can still use the phone & internet simultaneously) cable runs thru a cable and is a shared connection. satellite is thru a satellite dish similar to the ones from dish network. the most expensive, usually chose as a last resort when nothing else is available in ur area. at&t does have some inexpensive dsl packages... theres a dsl basic pkg at 768 kbps (about 13x dial up speed) for $10/mo if you type in this link att.com/internet (online offer only) theres faster packages available too.. the next one up is 1.5 mbps at $19.99/mo and they go up from there. the basic pkg would be a good starting point from getting off dialup, plus easy on the wallet! you can also call 1877uaskatt for more info on the pkgs . if you decide to go with at&t, use referral code mp4341 & good luck!
2007-09-15 14:59:12 · answer #1 · answered by chelle62099 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DSL and cable are both fast broadband services. Satellite is faster than Dailup but slower than Broadband.
Talk to the various local Internet Service Providers for more info.
2007-09-15 17:43:14 · answer #2 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some DSL providers (Verizon is one of them) that sell a 768K DSL for about $15/mo. I'm not an expert, but that seems to be the closest thing to a value. Dial-up is only 56K I believe. One of the downsides is that you have to sign up for a year (there's a penalty if you cancel early.)
It's a tough decision. Consumer Reports might have which ISPs are the best. Their website isn't free, though ($5/mo.)
2007-09-15 17:50:18 · answer #3 · answered by Paul 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know a lot about this, but was tied to dial-up for years and would get so frustrated. I bought a satellite dish system as it is the only option when you live in the middle of no where. All the other options are cheaper, but not available in a lot of rural areas. Check you phone book under Internet service providers)
2007-09-15 17:46:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋