How to Rate Internet Providers
The Internet is used by large corporations, schools, small businesses and individuals alike. An Internet service provider is needed to be able to access the internet. Many Internet service providers, also known as ISPs, provide this access through phone or cable lines, and many also provide access through satellite. There are numerous Internet providers from which to choose, however to find the one that best meets your needs and expectations it is a good idea to rate Internet providers before choosing one.
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Instructions
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Give the Internet provider a "half-star," "full-star" or a "zero" according to the connection speed which it provides. Speed can include such things as upload and download times.
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Give the Internet provider another "half-star," "full-star" or "zero" according to the reliability of service. Check with other customers to see how often the Internet providers service goes down or if they seem to lose connection on a regular basis.
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Rate the provider by giving it a "half-star," "full-star" or "zero" according to the technical and customer support that it provides. Check for things, such as 24-hour technical help and live interaction with a real person, rather than just a computer-generated message.
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Rate the Internet provider according to the price that it charges for Internet access and how the price compares to other providers with similar speed and reliability. Give it another "half-star," "full-star" or "zero" accordingly.
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Tips & Warnings
When rating the speed of an internet provider, dial-up is the slowest then DSL with cable being the fastest for home use.
When purchasing internet access from a provider it is best to go with one that has a total rating of 2.5 or above.
