learn about internet service providers

an internet service provider (isp) has purchased computers and lines that connect to the internet. the isp is like a wholesaler of internet connection services. they have purchased a large capacity of bandwidth, like a large pipe that only so many people can use at once. you use a small portion of the isp's bandwidth to access the internet. your computer's modem connects to their computer's modem and from there to other computers on the internet.

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which internet service provider should i use?

the isp should have:

• fast connection (high bandwidth) to the internet - from slowest to fastest is pots (plain old telephone service), isdn, dsl, frame relay, cable modem, fractional t1, t1, t3.
• low user to modem ratio - dial in without a busy signal
• low rates
• unlimited service - don't pay for each minute you are connected to the internet
• a local phone call - not long distance
• connections at the baud rate for your modem - 14.4 is the slowest, 28.8 is faster, 56.6 is faster, isdn is even faster, dsl and cable modem is even faster.
• isdn, dsl, and cable modem availability - even if you don't use it now you may want to in the future.
• 24 hours a day 365 days a year support
• short response times to questions
• knowledgeable staff
• a news service for usenet newsgroups - special interests on over 20,000 topics where people post their messages and receive responses.
• your own e-mail account for free with a short e-mail name that you choose
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