Broadband Internet Broadband Internet Service Provider Specials Offers & Deals
Broadband Internet is a grouping of internet access types which allow a computer to connect to an Internet Service Provider or ISP. Broadband Internet is synonymous with the more easy to understand phrase High Speed Internet. The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as services with maximum download transfer rates above 768 kbit/s (768 kbps or 0.8 Mbps). Cable, DSL, Satellite, and Wireless internet services are above this transfer rate, for example, while dial up internet is not. Below is a short list of broadband internet service providers for which you may find specials offers deals and discounts on our web site. Special prices for basic broadband internet are generally between $14.95 to $49.95 per month, with an average market price for DSL at about $19.95 per month.
| DSL Internet | Cable Internet | Satellite Internet | Wireless Internet |
Compare Cable, DSL, Satellite & Wireless Internet Services
When we discussed dial up internet service, we mentioned that most computers today ship with everything that you need to connect to a dial up internet service provider. The same is not true of broadband internet services. For starters, broadband internet regardless of the ISP is subscription based, meaning that you will need to sign up ahead of time and pay a monthly fee. Additional equipment is also needed, such as a DSL, Cable or Satellite internet modem. Equipment may be provided free of charge through the special offer links on our web site, at additional cost by your internet service provider, and available for purchase at your local computer store. The table below is a basic example of how you should compare your broadband internet options.
| Broadband Internet | DSL Internet | Cable Internet | Wireless Internet | Satellite Internet |
| Download Speed | 768K - 6M | 2M - 30M | 256K - 2M | 512K - 1.5M |
| Upload Speed | 128K - 768K | 384K - 1.5M | 128K - 256K | 128K - 256K |
| Access Type | Phone Line | Cable TV Line | Wireless Card | Satellite Dish |
| Disrupts Phone Use | No | No | No | No |
| Home Networking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple Computers | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Availability | Limited | Limited | Limited | Nationwide |
| Setup + Equip Fees | $0 - $100 | $0 - $150 | $50 - $200 | $100 - $600 |
| Monthly Price | $15 - $45 | $30 - $80 | $30 - $80 | $50 - $130 |
Each type of broadband internet is discussed further on their respective web pages Cable, DSL, Satellite, Wireless, and Fiber Optic. Broadband internet service providers we review on our web site are those with the largest customer base in the United States of America. Verizon and AT&T for example, are the largest providers of DSL and Wireless internet services and are also very well known brand names. Smaller companies may be found in our internet providers list. Remember to compare services before you buy, and read each service provider terms of service and privacy policy as well.
