If you’ve recently moved to a new home or apartment, you’ll likely need to shop around for an internet service provider.
Choosing an internet service provider can sometimes be overwhelming. Your new community may offer several high-speed options, including cable or fiber, or you may only have a few DSL or dial-up internet choices in your rural area. How do you know you’re selecting the right provider for you?
Here are the top 10 internet service providers that may be available in your area:
Comcast
Comcast is one of the largest cable television companies in the United States, but they also boast more than 17 million internet cable customers, positioning itself as one of the largest internet service providers. Comcast offers a variety of connection speed options, depending on your budget and internet usage. Choose one of Comcast’s internet, phone and cable television bundled packages and you may find yourself saving a considerable amount of money each month.
Time Warner Cable
Time Warner Cable is the second largest cable provider in the country, serving nearly 10 million internet customers. Time Warner Cable not only has its own hybrid fiber coaxial cable network, which offers high-speed connections, but they offer several lower speed options. Customers will have to find out what speed options are available in their area.
Verizon
Verizon offers both fiber optic, or FiOS, and DSL internet services. Its internet services continue to expand as it invests in its fiber optic network, which consistently ranks high in customer satisfaction by providing consistent, reliable services.
AT&T
AT&T offers DSL and dial-up services, as well as a growing network of fiber internet, known as U-verse. While some services may not be available in all areas, AT&T provides reliable connections to millions of customers throughout the country.
Juno
If you need a basic, low-cost dial-up service, Juno may a great option. The internet service provider provides connections to rural areas that don’t have other options, including cable or fiber. Juno also provides DSL services to more than 6,500 communities in the U.S. and Canada.
NetZero
NetZero is another popular option for dial-up and DSL internet services. If you don’t have access to other high-speed connections or want a less expensive internet connection at home, NetZero may be for you. Both NetZero and Juno are owned by United Online.
DishNET
If you prefer satellite television, you can reap considerable savings by bundling both your satellite internet and television through DishNET. If you’re already a Dish subscriber, finding a bundled internet and television package may be the most cost effective.
HughesNet
HughesNet has positioned itself as one of the best known satellite internet providers, offering services in rural areas that otherwise would not have internet access. HughesNet offers a variety of packages, but does not bundle. If you live in a rural area without cable or DSL, HughesNet may be the best option.
Charter
Charter offers fast, reliable cable connections for their residential customers. Connection speeds may vary, depending on where you live, so you may wish to contact the internet provider to find out. By bundling your cable and internet services and taking advantage of their promotions or specials, you’ll receive a discounted price on both services.
CenturyLink
CenturyLink offers a variety of connection speed options that can be bundled with its home phone packages. For most internet users, CenturyLink has several connection options that should meet your needs.
