How to Get High Speed Internet Cheap
Providers of high-speed Internet service use various types of networks to connect subscribers to the Web. Cable modems and digital subscriber lines (DSL) are the most common connection methods, but there are other alternatives, such as satellite. Not all services are available in all locations. You can use a free, non-partisan price comparison search engine to find the fastest providers at the lowest price in your area.
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Launch a Web browser and open dslreports.com. Enter your five-digit ZIP code into the search field. Click "Go."
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Click "Cheapest Broadband" in the results page. A new page will appear with high-speed Internet service providers in your area listed in increasing order of monthly fee for the service.
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Select the cheapest company that provides the level of service you need. For example, the fourth column from the left lists the connection speeds (in Kilobits per second) for uploads and downloads.
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Click on the name of the selected provider to get the provider's contact information. Call the listed customer service number to get details, or to sign up for service.
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