4 Common Internet Options

Internet service is important for most homeowners, but not everyone needs to splurge on the fastest available providers. Use these facts to choose one for you.

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4 Common Internet Options

Posted by Gary Ashton on Monday, December 2nd, 2019 at 10:10am.

How to Pick the Right Internet Service for YouInternet service is becoming a utility on par with that of electrical and gas. People need it to do everything from pay bills to watch TV to working from their home office. Deciding on the right internet service for a home depends on everything from the speed residents need to overall monthly budget. Here are a few options to keep in mind before deciding on a provider.

The Four Common Options

Here's a brief run-down of the common types of services in an area:

  • Cable: A cable provider offers stable service for a relatively affordable price tag.
  • DSL: DSL is run through the phone company. It's slower than cable but also less expensive.
  • Satellite: Satellite is available in even the most rural of areas, but it can be both slow and costly.
  • Fiber optics: Exceptionally fast internet service for a higher price tag.

The Basic Questions

Residents who build their own computers and spend hours running high-quality graphics already know they need a lot of bandwidth to accommodate their needs. Casual internet users don't need to splurge on cable when all they'll be doing is checking Facebook or looking up community information. As with most services a homeowner can buy, there are specific pros and cons to each option. Fiber optics may sound like the best choice for gamers or heavy internet users, but keep in mind it's not available in many parts of the US. Doing the research of popular options in any given area can go a long way toward determining the best provider.

Decide What Is Necessary

Hendersonville homeowners who choose cable for their internet may be tempted to bundle all their services together, but the truth is many homeowners don't actually need to have full cable, phone, and internet services through one company. Homeowners who use their cell phones as a primary means of communication can skip the landline. They can also consider supplementing cable with subscription services.

Internet providers are becoming savvier to the needs of the common homeowner, giving people more options for the speed and functionality they need. Instead of merely selecting the most popular bundle or package, consider the relative utility residents will get from each choice.

 

Gary Ashton

The Ashton Real Estate Group of RE/MAX Advantage

The #1 RE/MAX team in the World!

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