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Generally, an ISP charges a monthly access fee to the consumer. The consumer then has access to the Internet for an ulimited number of hours, although the speed at which this data is transferred varies widely.
Internet connection speed can generally be divided into two categories: 1) Dialup, and 2) Broadband. Dialup connections range from free to inexpensive and require the use of a phone line. Broadband connections can be either ISDN, Wireless, Cable, or DSL. Broadband is faster, always on, and more expensive.
In early 2000s, ISPs in the United States faced serious challenges. Telecommunications and IT-related stocks fell sharply, and many ISPs were forced to close, restructure, sell, or merge. The slower-than-expected growth of broadband services and key decisions on broadband open access matters have all added to the industry's problems.
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Direct access to anywhere on the Internet |
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Instant messaging compatibility with popular programs such as AOL Instant Messenger, ICQ, and Yahoo! Messenger |
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* Additional phone and live tech support charges may apply.
** Price comparison based upon competitors? standard monthly rate as of 11/1/02. |
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