Compare
Internet Service Providers for Broadband Access
| |
Highest
Avg Speed |
Always
On |
Connects
Via |
Availability |
Monthly
Cost |
Setup
Cost |
Equipment
Needed |
| Dial
Up |
45Kbps |
no |
phone
line |
most
of U.S. |
|
0 |
computer
modem |
| Cable |
3Mbps |
yes |
cable
service |
limited
to cities |
|
0-$100 |
cable
modem, cable router |
| DSL |
1.5Mbps |
yes |
phone
line |
limited
to cities |
$20-$60 |
0-$100 |
DSL
modem, DSL router |
| Satellite |
1Mbps |
yes |
satellite
dish |
anywhere |
|
$150-$300 |
dish,
satellite modem |
| Wireless |
1.2Mbps |
yes |
antenna |
limited
but growing |
|
$250-$800 |
antenna,
wireless receiver or router |
| Over
Power Lines |
2.5Mbps |
yes |
power
outlet |
limited
to cities |
|
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