Cheap DSL Connection
By Kudlit
TOP 10 ISPs in the US
Looking for a cheap DSL connection? Compare what the ISPs have to offer.
When comparing internet service providers, it isn't always the price that matters. The reliability of the service is what you should research more on. That's being said, here's a list and links to the websites of the top ISPs in the US where you can find more information about the packages they offer, their pricing and the speed of they offer.
Note that most packages will include software add-ons like anti-spyware, antivirus and anti-spam software. You'd be better off using other available packages like McAffee rather than use the one from the ISP. Since they are just add-ons, you won't expect these add-on software to be as good as the stand-alone versions available outside of the ISP.(Trust me, I used to work as a Technical Rep for a top ISP in the US).
If you really don't want to spend on security software, you can use free versions like the one from AVG which is a pretty good free security software. You can get the free version here.
Below is a list of the top 10 ISPs in the US and a link to their official websites.
Top 10 U.S. ISPs by Subscriber: Q3 2008
- AT&T / SBC
Choose the best high speed Internet, home phone, wireless, advanced TV, and bundled services for you. This is AT&T (SBC) official website. - Comcast
Subscribe to basic or digital cable service, high-speed Internet, and telephone service. - Road Runner
Offers both residential and business cable internet connection. - Verizon
A leader in fiber optics, Verizon offers phone, Internet, TV, wireless and service bundles to residential, business, government and wholesale clients. - America Online
This is AOL's portal. There are different brands under AOL in the US. - Earthlink
Get reliable, low-cost dial-up Internet service, high-speed broadband Internet access, Web hosting, Internet & home phone bundles & more. Connect with us for savings, support & satisfaction! - Charter
The best deals on Charter Communications broadband cable high speed internet access courtesy of www.CharterLink.net. Broadbandinfo.com also provides an overview of Charter Communications cable Internet services, quick links to important Charter featu - Qwest
Qwest Communications is the premier provider for High Speed Internet, Home phone and long distance phone, cell phones and cell phone plans, VoIP and many other communication services. - Cablevision
Optimum offers high-speed Internet, digital cable tv and digital voice services in NY, NJ & CT from Cablevision - United Online
United Online made it to the top ten of the ISPs in the US with most subscribers. - Reference
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These ISPs are rated based on the number of subscriptions. It's very easy to switch ISPs nowadays so you can only assume that those with the most subscribers are the ones with the best service. That is just an assumption. Different customers will have different experiences on their ISP service depending on the alignment of the planets. =)
Not all ISPs are available across all states. Check the links to see if the service is available in your area.
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Comments
man that's very affordable. I haven't researched about ISPs in India but I have researched about how to use ICICI to send money to India.
Here's the link:
Great review my friend. Good thing you left out SmartBro as I want to have the pleasure of destroying them online! LOL :D
Hahaha. I'm using Smartbro. Why don't you write a Smartbro review then? I'm tempted but . . .
But what? Do it! I'm just waiting for the contract with SmartBro to expire then I think I'd go cable - I just hope by then Sky has coverage over our place. :D
Truth is I'm really optimizing the hubpages I create for the search engines. I strive to make them either useful or entertaining but I make sure the topics I write about have 1) demand and 2) not too much competition and 3) high cost per click in Adsense. =)
I'm also waiting for the contract to end. Hahaha. I think I'd go with DSL.
Now that sounds like a plan! Well you seem to have everything mapped out and all you have to do now is go and get 'em! :D
Yeah, that's the plan.
On the other hand, you seem to have it all figured out.
If you are running Windows, AVG is a MUST!
But if you are running a Mac, You are already covered!
For the best FREE down loads for both Windows & Mac, check out download.com.... they have AVG & more!
Thanks for dropping by dzbo. Macs are really great specially if you're using it to edit graphics, audio or video. For games I prefer Windows as there are several available titles. Plus I know how to fix PCs so I save on repair costs.
I finally could get DSL last fall where I live and let me tell you... it has been GREAT! I am so glad that I don't have dial up anymore.
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shreekrishna 3 years ago
great info ,
i know most of them.
but i live in india , did you any cheap isp in india ,
i am presently using bharti airtel(dial-up) connection.
cost inr rs 395 or $8 per month , unlimited download upoad,
but it's speed is very low.