Getting Connected To The Internet

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Getting Connected To The Internet

• Local Internet Providers

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Internet Requirements

• Internet service provider
• Computer with network card/modem or other
  equipment
• Internet Browser setup and configured

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Types of Internet Service

• Dialup
• DSL
• Cable
• Wireless
• Satellite
• T-1

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Types Of Internet Service

• Dialup
• DSL
• Cable
• Wireless
• Satellite
• T-1

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Types of Internet ServiceDialup

• Uses regular telephone lines
• Must dial in to gain access
• Much slower that other types (56K)
• No phone access while online
• Lowest monthly rate
• Open phone jack and modem required

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Types Of Internet ServiceDSL

• Dialup
• DSL
• Cable
• Wireless
• Satellite
• T-1

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Types of Internet Service DSL (broadband)

• Setup through local Phone company
• Much faster than dialup
• Choice of DSL speeds
• Always on
• Not available in all areas
• Requires purchase of additional equipment
• Speed reduced by number of users

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Types Of Internet ServiceCable

• Dialup
• DSL
• Cable
• Wireless
• Satellite
• T-1

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Types of Internet ServiceCable (not available)

• Setup by local Cable company
• Similar speeds to DSL
• Always on
• Not available in all areas
• Requires purchase of additional equipment
• Speed reduced by number of users

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Types Of Internet ServiceWireless

• Dialup
• DSL
• Cable
• Wireless
• Satellite
• T-1

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Types of Internet ServiceWireless

• Much faster than dialup
• Always on
• Not available in all areas
• Signal is line of site
• Lower monthly rate the satellite
• Affected by weather distance

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Types Of Internet ServiceSatellite

• Dialup
• DSL
• Cable
• Wireless
• Satellite
• T-1

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Types of Internet ServiceSatellite

• Much faster than dialup
• High monthly charge
• Always on
• Available anywhere
• Requires additional equipment
• May be effected by weather

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Type Of Internet ServiceT-1

• Dialup
• DSL
• Cable
• Wireless
• Satellite
• T-1

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Types of Internet ServiceT-1

• Only available to business customers
• Provided by local telephone company
• Fastest speed available
• Highest cost
• Always on

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Approximate Cost Of Internet Service(Check with
provider for exact cost.)
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Internet Providers Websites

• NorthMo
• http//www.northmo.net/
• St. Joe Wireless
• http//www.stjoewireless.net/
• CenturyTel
• http//www.centurytel.com/addHsiProduct.html
• HughesNet
• HughesNet
• WildBlue
• http//www.wildblue.com/forYourHome/