Comparison of High Speed Internet Providers in my Area
The high speed internet providers in my area have been busy putting together deals and incentives to try and get my business. While I realize it’s a great time to upgrade from dialup, or in some people’s case to switch broadband providers, I am not sure how to go about making the most educated decision. One thing I wanted to make sure I wrapped my mind around was understanding the basics, like what is the difference between DSL, cable internet, satellite, and fiber optics. I also understand that making the right speed selection is important in order to be able to use the internet the way I envision using it. I also wanted to easily determine who the internet providers in my area were without making a lot of phone calls. Friends have told me that generally only a couple of providers actually offer service to a single location.
I found a resource that began by separating ISP’s by State. I was pleased to see that two of the top providers, AT&T and Verizon, had networks in my state. I was able to see what they had to offer, and there were links available to check availability right at my address. Within a few minutes I had a short list of available providers with which to compare packages. The resource I used also encouraged me to talk to some of my neighbors about their experiences with broadband, which I thought was a fabulous suggestion. I will do so this afternoon.