| Choosing a broadband Internet service provider can | | | | additional money every month. |
| be a daunting task. If you are not familiar with the | | | | DSL |
| terminology involved then even just choosing a | | | | DSL service uses regular phone lines to also transmit |
| technology is tough. The two major services our | | | | high-speed data. This allows your phone company to |
| there are Cable Internet and DSL. | | | | also provided Internet, TV, and phone services. DSL |
| Cable | | | | is one for the fastest growing broadband |
| Cable service providers us the same coaxial cables | | | | technologies for both personal use and businesses. |
| that bring television to your TV set to also bring you | | | | A typical DSL connection lets customers download |
| broadband Internet access. Most cable modems are | | | | data at up to 1.5 Mbps and an upload at 256 Kbps. |
| an extra box you plug into both your computer and | | | | Unfortunately, DSL has a downside. The further from |
| your cable outlet. This lets a user watch TV and surf | | | | the provider's central office the slower the |
| the Internet at the same time. And, like with DSL | | | | connection speed will be. But for most users this is |
| service, you have instant Internet access just by | | | | not a problem because the disadvantage is offset by |
| turning on your PC. | | | | the lower monthly fees. As well as, like cable |
| Regular cable Internet services have download | | | | broadband, DSL offers an always-on connection. |
| speeds between four to six Mbps. That is about 70 | | | | To summarize, if you only want an always-on |
| times faster the dial-up connections. Because cable | | | | connection with a small monthly fee then DSL is a |
| Internet is delivered from your local cable company | | | | good fit. If you prefer the highest connection speed |
| you can choose to package Internet access, digital | | | | offered then a cable modem will suite you best. |
| TV, and digital phone service in order to save some | | | | |