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Compare Internet Access Options

Not sure what type of service you need? Use our Internet Access comparisons to help determine the best service for your needs.

Note that some services, such as DSL, may be not be available at your location due to your distance from the nearest equipment "central office". Use our free pre-qualfiication check to find providers for the service you want.

Service Type Typical Use Typical Speeds (download /upload) Typical Monthly Rates Service Leval Agreement Connection Detail IP Address
DSL (SDSL)
Business 192K/192K - 1.5M/1.5M $90- $300 High "Always On". Includes a separate line just for service. Static
DSL (IDSL)
Business 144K/144K $100 - $200 High "Always On". Includes a separate line just for service. Static
DSL (ADSL)
Personal / Business 384K/128K - 3.0M/384K $30 - $150 "Best Effort" Shares an existing phone line. You can call and surf at the same time. Static or Dynamic
ISDN
Business 64K/64K - 128K/128K $50 - $100 High Connects when in use. Includes a separate line just for service. Dynamic (extra fee for Static)
T1
Business 384K/384K - 1.5M/1.5M
(full or fractional)
$400 - $1,100 Very High "Always On". Includes a separate line just for service. Static
DS3
Business 45M/45M
(full or fractional)
High end Very High "Always On". Includes a separate line just for service.. Static
Frame Relay
Business 56K/56K - 1.5M/1.5M Generally more than T1 access Very High "Always On". Includes a separate line just for service. Static
Satellite
Personal 1.5M/64K - 1.5M/192K $70 "Best Effort" "Always On". 2-way satellite connection does not use a phone line. Static or Dynamic
Dial Up
Personal / Business Up to 56K/56K $20 - $25 "Best Effort" Requires dial in for each session. Shares an existing phone line. You cannot call and surf at the same time. Dynamic