How Do You Find A Good Internet Service Provider (ISP)?
With so many ISPs to choose from, it’s important to know how to find the service that best suits your needs. Find out your computer’s operating system, processor speed, modem speed, RAM and hard disk space. Keep these parameters in mind when considering potential ISPs. (Non-Windows users will especially need to ask if ISPs can accommodate them.) Ask your friends and colleagues which ISPs they use. Look in the yellow pages under “Internet” for ISPs in your area. Check newspapers, magazines, television and other media resources for offers from large, national ISPs. Many large ISPs offer their services for free on a brief trial basis. Keep an eye out for free ISP installation CDs in the mail. If you have online access already, browse the Web for different local and commercial ISPs. Many sites offer software for free download. Once you have some possibilities, contact various providers and ask about features, billing rates and system requirements. Common features include e-mail, access to
