Where Can I Find a High Speed Internet Service?

by Linda Woolhether, Demand Media

You can locate reliable providers in your area that bundle Internet service along with television and phone packages. Wireless cell phone service providers offer reliable wireless high-speed Internet in most areas. When searching for a high-speed Internet service provider, consider the different aspects of faster connections and make your choice based on your own personal needs and preferences. Decide what type of Internet services you want and how much you are willing to pay for a faster connection.

Satellite Internet

Satellite service providers offer high-speed Internet connection that allows Internet access with the use of satellite dishes. This type of connection can receive data in remote locations from a great distance. High-speed satellite Internet provides reliable service for time-critical systems and home users who live in rural areas where other types of high-speed Internet are not available. Check with your local phone company for DSL service. The price for this connection is about the same as a dial-up. Being able to connect it wherever you have a phone jack is a plus, but it is slower than cable because it runs through phone lines.

Cable Internet

Coaxial cabling transmits high-speed Internet connection through a local television signal. Because it operates through existing cable hookups, the price of this type of Internet connection is lower. ISP companies have merged with local TV signal operators to make this offer. The bandwidth for cable high-speed Internet depends on the service provider's capabilities and packages offered, but averages about 1.544 Mbps. Local cable television companies provide several options for high-speed Internet.

Wireless Internet

Contact a cell phone provider for wireless broadband that offers flexibility and cost-effective features. This type of high-speed Internet service is a fairly new technology that allows high-speed data access with being cable connected. It relies on a PCI or USB connected card. This connection type usually involves a simple, user-friendly installation and provides adequate generic uptime with optimal speeds. Because it provides unique capabilities and provides exceptional Internet access speed, the cost of connectivity is one of the most expensive.

Fiber Internet

Fiber Internet service or FIOS is a 100 percent fiber optic network. It features fast upload speeds and provides clear-streaming video. Geographic coverage of the fiber optic network is restricted. Contact major companies such as AT&T;, Comcast and Verizon for availability of coverage. Quest is available in only 14 states in partnership with Verizon. Verizon fiber optic service is the fastest with the fiber running into the home instead of relying on copper wire connections. Check with the companies to preview a broad range of available packages.

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References

  • High Speed Internet: DSL Internet Service
  • High Speed: Satellite High Speed Internet Access
  • Fast Net Internet: High Speed Internet - Cable, DSL, Fiber-Optic
  • Verizon: A Network Ahead with Fiber Optics

Resources

  • Federal Communications Commission: Getting Broadband

About the Author

Linda Woolhether is a retired teacher born in Texas, but now resides in Wyoming. Her career as a reading and writing teacher spanned 20-plus years. She holds a Master of Arts in education in curriculum and instruction and is experienced in various types of writing. She was successful in writing several educational grants while teaching. Completing a novel is presently her goal.

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