Connecting the Internet to a house or apartment is a rather troublesome business, therefore, before making a final decision, you need to clearly define for what purposes you are going to use the Internet, what is the minimum speed you need and how much information you are going to use monthly.
Necessary
- - brochures and brochures of providers in your area;
- - calculator.
Instructions
Step 1
Select your connection type. Today there are several ways. Depending on your needs and capabilities, choose any of them.
Dial-up, or dial-up remote access. The easiest and cheapest way to connect, which is gradually becoming a thing of the past. To connect, you need a working telephone line and a simple dial-up modem - external or built-in. The cost of the modem is from $ 10. Pros - low price, availability for remote areas. Cons - low speed (56 kbps), impossibility of simultaneous use of the Internet and phone.
ADSL, or asymmetric digital subscriber line. The connection requires a working telephone line and an ADSL modem. The cost of the modem varies from $ 20 to $ 100, depending on the model, manufacturer, additional functions, etc. Pros - high speed (up to 24 Mbps), simplicity and availability, the ability to use the phone and the Internet at the same time. Cons - direct dependence on the telephone line and its quality.
FTTx, or optical fiber to point X or "leased line". Point X can be a network node, district, building, apartment. Pros - high speed (up to 100 Mbps), no need for a telephone line and a modem. Cons - the complexity of the connection. Often, fiber optic does not cover all areas, and if you are "lucky" to live in an area where there is no fiber, you will have to negotiate with your provider to get it. This rather expensive procedure is not affordable for everyone, and it is expensive for the provider to pull the cable at his own expense.
Satellite Internet. The most expensive connection method. Suitable for remote areas with no telephone connection. There are two types of satellite connections - balanced and asymmetrical. Pros - independence from land lines (with a symmetrical connection), a fairly good reception speed (about 4 Mbps), the ability to receive satellite TV channels. Cons - expensive equipment, complexity of connection, less low reliability in comparison with ground connection.
Mobile Internet. Quite a convenient way to connect. Pros - the ability to use a mobile phone instead of a modem, rather high speed (up to 8 Mbps). Cons - relatively small coverage area, dependence of the speed on the congestion of the mobile network.
Step 2
Select a provider and service package or tariff. Today, most providers provide almost equal tariffs, with a slight difference in terms and prices. Therefore, when choosing a provider, the main criterion is reliability. In order to determine the degree of reliability of a particular provider, contact the users of a particular Internet connection provider. This can usually be done on the provider's forum or website, where users leave their feedback, wishes and comments.
After you have decided on the choice of a provider, contact him, leave a request, and after a certain period (from 2 days to 2 weeks), depending on the connection method and the efficiency of the provider itself, the Internet will be connected to you. When choosing a mobile Internet, the connection is instant, provided that the phone is switched on with the modem function, or if there is a 3G or 4G modem.
