Dial-Up Internet

One of the main disadvantages of having a dial-up Internet connection is that your telephone line will be busy while you are online. This is because the Internet signal so complex that nothing else can use the line while you are connected. If you want to keep your dial-up Internet connection but also want to be able to make phone... more »

Broadband, Satellite and wireless Internet access have made it easier to upload and browse your favorite web sites. However, millions of people continue to use dial-up to access the Internet. Residents who live in rural areas and people who prefer not to pay for a broadband, satellite or wireless connection can access and surf the... more »

Cable Internet or broadband internet is an internet service that runs off of the same network as cable television. It is many times faster than a dial up internet service and is always turned on as long as the cable is hooked up to the modem. more »

Satellite Internet, as the name suggests, is the use of satellite technology to gain Internet access. Satellite Internet equipment consists of three main parts, the satellite, two modems and coaxial cables that run from the satellite to the modem. The Internet signal begins at the hub of your Internet provider. This signal is sent... more »

AOL High-Speed Internet is a service package that is purchased from AOL in addition to what you pay for your Internet connection from a broadband (either cable or DSL) provider in your area. While AOL doesn't actually provide Internet service, it does offer some other useful features. more »