Who offers Broadband Internet service?
Almost every telephone carrier in North America and Europe is at some stage of DSL deployment. That ranges from Baby Bells such as SBC Communications to independent companies such as Earthlink, Covad, Sonic, SpeakEasy and GTE. Internet via cable is offered by Comcast, Adelphia, Qwest and other companies. How much does Broadband Internet service cost to install? Many companies offer free installation. Others charge $100 and up for a residential connection, and from $200 to $500 or more to connect a business. How much will a Broadband Internet connection cost me per month? Again, it varies. Your monthly bill will depend on your connection’s speed and whether you’ve ordered extras like additional e-mail boxes. A typical home user can expect to pay around $40 a month for service. Businesses can expect to pay from $150 to $300 a month for an enterprise class service. What kind of equipment do I need? A digital modem that’s usually leased from your service provider and included in your month
