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Internet Connection Chart

Dial-up. ISDN. Cable. DSL.

With all these choices, which one makes the most sense? A lot of factors
contribute to the answer, and this chart can help.

Use this information in conjunction with the Profit Analyzer to evaluate
the effect of each choice on your bottom line.

Connection Type	Analog	ISDN	Cable	DSL	Wireless	T1
Service Providers	All major ISPs and Telephone Companies	All major ISPs and Telephone Companies	Time Warner, AtHome are the major players	Telephone Companies and Select ISPs	DirecPC and StarBand are the main players	Telephone Companies
Benefits	Most widely used connection, available everywhere Lowest cost service Analog modem is least expensive connection peripheral	Twice as fast as analog Dials and connects in 3-6 seconds Very few busy signals and disconnects	Fastest connection speed of all the choices 24/7 Connection Easy to configure	High speed connection over existing phone lines Reasonably priced 24/7 Always-on connection	Four times the speed of ISDN High speed access, even in rural areas	Exremely fast, reliable connection Monster bandwidth for audio/video applications Inherent ability to connect multiple machines
Drawbacks	Slowest connection speed Susceptible to busy signals and disconnects Customer would expect more when paying for usage	Costs more than analog Not as widely available	Expensive installation for business Mainly offered in residential areas	Limited coverage area in the US 30-60 day waiting period in most cities	Requires a satellite dish and a modem Expensive solution Downloads are via satellite but uploads through regular ISP	Very expensive Limited availability
Price Range	$20-$40 per month for phone line, $15-$25 for Internet Service Some companies impose a 1.5 cent/minute meter charge on the line	$40 - $60 per month for line, $20-$35 per month for Internet Service. Some companies impose a 1.5 cent/minute meter charge on the line	$50-$400 Installation Cost, $35 - $80 Monthly Service Fee	$100 - $300 Installation (Often Includes Cost of Modem) $50 - $150 per month, depending on desired speed (640K up to 1.6MBs)	$200 for dish & modem, $100 - $150/month for up to 200 hrs/month	Up to $5000 Setup Fee $600 - $1000 monthly service fee
Availability	Everywhere	Major cities and many suburbs, rare find in rural areas	Still spotty, but growing rapidly.	Major Metropolitan areas	Anywhere there is an unobstructed line of sight to the south	Mainly in larger cities
Summary	Best connection for remote locations where no other service is available	A better choice than analog, not as fast as DSL or Cable	Fastest, most reliable connection to date � but mainly residential. If available in your business district � grab it!	Ideal choice for Public Internet Access as it offers many benefits at a reasonable price. Geared more toward businesses than the Cable Modem. Still wet behind the ears, but growing rapidly.	This is the choice for remote areas, but you will still need to use a normal dial-up ISP to send information to the net. The dish will only capture the download information.	Only consider T1 lines when dealing with four or more terminals in one location. Location must have HUGE potential to justify this cost.