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How To: Connect to the Internet
The Internet, and associated technologies, change at lighting speed. It can be difficult for you as a business owner to keep up with the changes while maintaining your own superior industry knowledge. One of the most dynamic areas of change is in the arena of connectivity, or accessing the Internet. From standard modem access to high end frame relays, we can help you understand what your business needs right now, and what is the most economical long term solution. The following chart will assist you in understanding what the technical jargon means, along with the pros and cons of each option.

See Internet Connection Options newsletter article for more information.

Connection Type Pros Cons
Modem Access. Most computers today come with internal modems. Speeds of up to 56k.
  • Inexpensive
  • Easy set-up
  • No additional equipment
  • Unlimited access time
  • Slow
  • Unreliable connections
  • Only connects one user
ISDN. Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN). Speeds range between 64k and 256k.
  • Proven technology
  • Widely available
  • Use phone and Internet at the same time
  • Multi-user capability
  • Extra equipment costs
  • Set up costs
  • Monthly fees increase after 100 hours of use
DSL. Ultra-fast Internet connection. Speeds range from 128k to 1100k, and higher.
  • Ultra fast connections
  • Unlimited access time
  • Use phone and Internet at the same time
  • Multi-user capability.
  • Additional set up costs
  • Additional equipment costs
  • Not widely available outside of metro areas
Cable Modem Access. High speed Internet Access using your cable TV company. Speeds are equivalent to those of DSL.
  • Ultra fast connections
  • Unlimited access time
  • Does not require a telephone line
  • Multi-user capability
  • Need to have cable TV
  • Cable company needs to offer service
  • Shared bandwidth means possible slow downs
Digital Satellite.
High speed Internet Access using a satellite connection. Speeds are as high or higher than DSL.
  • Connections at 400Kbs and higher
  • Unlimited access time
  • Multi-user capability
  • Available everywhere
  • Equipment and installation costs
  • Currently no high speed sending - only receiving

See Internet Connection Options newsletter article for more information.