Here is some advice in helping you choose an ISP.
- Monthly or yearly charge: Yes, we all need to keep a close watch on our wallets but this does not mean you pick a lousy ISP just because it’s cheap. The price would also vary across different plans – ensure you get the best deal.
- Type of internet access: A dialup connection would be more than enough if you plan to access the internet for only a few hours each week. Want to download movies, music etc.? Get a broadband connection.
- Regional or national ISP: Are you a frequent traveller? If so, talk to a national ISP and see if they have a plan that lets you use the same connection (via a USB modem) from different places.
- Extra services from the ISP: Multiple email accounts and extra web storage space is probably going to cost you more... but does you ISP provide these extra services?
By the way, I suggest you create free accounts on the many popular web based email service providers than paying extra to the ISP.
DIALUP
- Dial-up refers to an Internet connection that is established using a MODEM. The modem connects the computer to standard phone lines, which serve as the data transfer medium. When a user initiates a dial-up connection, the modem dials a phone number of an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that is designated to receive dial-up calls. The ISP then establishes the connection, which usually takes about ten seconds and is accompanied by several beeping an buzzing sounds.
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