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Broadband Internet Providers

There are currently numerous internet service providers (ISPs) offering consumers with broadband internet connections. The consumer needs to decide what manner of broadband internet connection they want and then to select an ISP.

Broadband Internet Providers – DSL

Digital subscriber line (DSL) is a form of broadband internet delivered over the existing telephone network, via telephone lines. Unlike a dial-up connection, though, a single phone can be simultaneously used to be online and receiving or making phone calls. Three of the most popular DSL broadband internet providers are:

-          AT&T
-          Qwest
-          Verizon

Broadband Internet Providers – Cable

Cable broadband internet connections are delivered to the consumer through the cable television network infrastructure. Four of the most popular cable broadband internet providers are:

-          Charter Communications
-          Comcast
-          Cox Communications
-          Time Warner Cable ®
 
Broadband Internet Providers – Satellite
Satellite broadband internet is an excellent high speed internet connection choice for those consumers in rural areas that are not otherwise served by broadband ISPs. Four of the most widely available satellite broadband internet providers are:
-          HughesNet Satellite
-          SkyWay USA
-          StarBand
-          WildBlue