| earch for the right ISP | | | | you are considering using. AOL users sometimes |
| The search for the right ISP includes a number of | | | | experience problems with some websites and |
| factors. Cost is obviously important. So is the | | | | Internet tasks. This is a result of the AOL |
| quality of the connection. Other features that are | | | | program being so dominating. Many frequently |
| included can also be good. It is also important to | | | | visited sites have a listing of ISP's that have |
| know if it is available in your area. There are a | | | | difficulties with the site. However, this tends to |
| variety of ISPs to choose from. Because of this, | | | | apply to sites that feature music, video and |
| it is important to choose the best ISP for you. | | | | graphics effects but it doesn't usually apply to |
| For most subscribers, cost is the most important | | | | straight text sites. |
| thing about an ISP. Even though cost is a big | | | | The features offered by an ISP are an added |
| issue, many people are not willing to have the | | | | bonus. Do some research to find the ISPs that |
| poor quality and voluminous advertising that | | | | address your needs. If you don't want the hassle |
| comes with free ISPs. With free ISPs not worth | | | | of pop-ups you will want to look at ISPs that |
| considering, most people then begin looking at | | | | offer pop-up blockers and virus protection. Most |
| lower cost ISPs. As with most things, if there is a | | | | parents have concerns about their children surfing |
| lot of flashy advertising, the ISP is probably going | | | | the web. If so, you will want a feature that blocks |
| to be more expensive. Lower cost ISPs tend to | | | | adult sites. All ISPs offer a variety of features, |
| have less advertising. A good way to find them is | | | | and often come up with new ones, so finding one |
| by searching on the Internet. | | | | that is suitable for you is really not that difficult. |
| Even if the price is right, you don't want to go | | | | Always check for availability. It would surprise |
| with an ISP that has a weak connection. This can | | | | some people to know that there are ISPs that |
| be a recurring problem with ISPs that use cable | | | | are not widely available. Free and low cost ISPs |
| or phone lines. It can also be a problem if your | | | | are notorious for this problem. You also need to |
| ISP has too many people trying to access the | | | | make sure they have a local number in your area, |
| Internet at the same time, usually during peak | | | | because if not, you could be hit with costly long |
| times. This happens mostly with dial-up ISP's that | | | | distance charges. Also, if the ISP doesn't have |
| do not have an adequate number of phone | | | | enough local numbers, you can find yourself not |
| numbers. It is also smart to make sure that the | | | | being able to connect during peak hours. |
| tasks you do online are compatible with an ISP | | | | |