Internet Service Provider

I'm new to the Internet. I've been told I need to find an Internet Service Provider [ISP]. What should I look for in an Internet Service Provider?

An internet service provider is who provides you access to the Internet. Personally, I would look for a reputable company with high speed connections.

I use a local internet service provider but there are some like MSN who are Nationwide.

Originally Posted by SEO-LAD Personally, I would look for a reputable company with high speed connections.

I agree, these are the two major items to look for. COX is my internet service provider. I just just now tested the connection speed and here are the results:

4.644 Mbps

That's what I'm talking about.

Originally Posted by AZBroker I just just now tested the connection speed and here are the results: 4.644 Mbps That's what I'm talking about.

Where can I check for that?

Originally Posted by Newbie Where can I check for that?

McAfee Internet Connection Speedometer.

WobblyBox,

You have to decide what you will use the ISP for. Do you need a fast connection? How much time will you spend online?

You have a choice between dial-up service (slow), DSL (faster) and Cable (fastest). The latter two are more expensive and may not be available in your building/house. Look at your monthly budget (the choices are $10-$50/month) and your needs and go from there. Once you decide which of the 3 you'd like to proceed, you can take your research to the next step and pick your actual provider.

Originally Posted by devbistro WobblyBox, You have to decide what you will use the ISP for. Do you need a fast connection? How much time will you spend online? You have a choice between dial-up service (slow), DSL (faster) and Cable (fastest). The latter two are more expensive and may not be available in your building/house. Look at your monthly budget (the choices are $10-$50/month) and your needs and go from there. Once you decide which of the 3 you'd like to proceed, you can take your research to the next step and pick your actual provider.

I plan to put in a call to a few internet service providers next week. Thanks for the great information.

Originally Posted by AZBroker McAfee Internet Connection Speedometer.

Thanks AZ.