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If you're in the market to upgrade your internet access from dial up or choose a broadband provider for the first time, it can be confusing. With the different options available, the choice to move to a broadband one is an affordable and smart one as the internet adds more and more broadband content.

For many consumers, the three main broadband options are DSL, cable, and fiber optic. Each of these offers a great boost in speed over the typical dial up connection, but their differences can affect what kind of service and internet experience you might have.

DSL is basic broadband available to most households, as it is provided by your telephone company. If you're not close to the telephone company service station, you might not be able to get it. The price is low, usually from $15 to $30 per month, and is perfect for the consumer looking to have cheap access to broadband.

Cable, which is run by your local cable provider, is the middle tier of broadband connectivity. Prices range from $25 - $500 per month (higher prices for commercial/business services) but allow for increased bandwidth compared to DSL.

Cable broadband does have wider availability, however, as you can get it if you can also get cable in your home. This service is perfect for those with multiple internet users in their home, or those looking to play games or music online.

A new technology making waves in broadband is fiber optic service. Starting with Verizon's FiOS, fiber optics have become a great broadband option. However, limited fiber network installation nationally have resulted in this service being absent from many markets.

Bandwidth is by the far the greatest of the three, and there is more potential for network growth. Prices range from $30 - $200 depending on the package you choose. For those people with 3+ computers and are highly ?connected?, run websites, or upload/download a lot of content, this is your best choice.

Before you make your decision, be sure to see all of your options by visiting your phone and cable company?s websites to see what they offer in your area. Don?t forget that if you bundle your Internet service with phone and/or TV, you will save even more money.

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If you liked this article be sure you check out additional information about broadband. If you are considering switching providers, it is very helpful to compare high speed internet providers before you sign an agreement.

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