Originally a phone company, AT&T; is one U.S. technology company that has continually adjusted with the times. After the widespread introduction of cable television, AT&T; began providing cable services, and the progress continued through the Internet age with the introduction of AT&T; Internet services, which includes AT&T;'s DSL service.
AT&T; DSL
Several different DSL service packages are offered through AT&T.; AT&T; DSL high-speed Internet options include DSL Basic, which the company recommends for emails and web-surfing, DSL Express, recommended for social networking sites and downloading music, DSL Pro for gaming and social networking, and DSL Elite, which AT&T; recommends for streaming video and downloading movie files.
Extras
Always compare the current offerings with each AT&T; DSL plan before signing up for coverage. Some DSL high-speed Internet plans offered through AT&T; come with free extras when you sign up for a year or more. Plans like the DSL Pro and DSL Elite, for instance, may come with a free modem or wireless Internet stick.
AT&T; as an Internet Provider
AT&T; has a few advantages in the area of Internet services. Aside from home-based DSL service, AT&T; is known for having the largest coverage area of U.S. wireless carriers internationally, which is ideal for frequent overseas travelers. AT&T; also provides the widest Wi-Fi network in the United States.
Coverage Area
Like other DSL Internet providers, AT&T; does not have DSL availability everywhere in the U.S. Coverage may be spotty in some regions of the country and completely unavailable in others. As with most other providers, the strongest DSL coverage is available in highly-populated areas, such as cities, while rural areas are the least likely to have to have DSL availability. To find out if AT&T; DSL is available in your region of the country, use the AT&T; Shop for Internet tool on the company's website.
References
- AT&T;: Company Information - Overview and Corporate History
- AT&T;: DSL Basic
- AT&T;: DSL Express
- AT&T;: DSL Pro
- AT&T;: DSL Elite
Resources
- AT&T;: Shop for Internet