Monday, December 25, 2017

ISP

December 25, 2017

Updated December 01, 2017

Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) is the company you pay a fee to for access to the internet. No matter the kind of internet access (cable, DSL, dial-up), an ISP provides you or your business a piece of a larger pipe to the internet.

All internet connected devices run each request through their ISP in order to access servers to download web pages and files, and those servers themselves can only provide you those files through their own ISP.

Examples of some ISPs include AT&T, Comcast, Verizon, Cox, NetZero, among many, many others. They may be wired directly to a home or business or beamed wirelessly via satellite or other technology.

What Does an ISP Do?

We all have some sort of device in our home or business that connects us to the internet. It's through that device that your phone, laptop, desktop computer, and other internet capable devices reach the rest of the world - and it's all done through various ISPs.

Let's look at an example of where the Internet Service Provider falls in the chain of events that lets you download files and open web pages from the internet...

Say you're using a laptop at home to access this page on About.com. Your web browser first uses the DNS servers that are setup on your device to translate the "About.com" domain name to the proper IP address that it's associated with (which is the address that About.com is setup to use with its own ISP).

The IP address you want to access is then sent from your router to your ISP, which forwards the request to the ISP that About.com uses.

At this point, About.com's ISP is able to send this http://pcsupport.about.com/od/termsi/g/isp.htm file (the HTM file that is this page) back to your own ISP, which forwards the data to your home router and back to your laptop.

All of this is done rather quickly - usually in seconds, which is actually pretty remarkable. None of it would be possible unless both your home network and About.com's network have a valid public IP address, which is assigned by an ISP.

The same concept applies to sending and downloading other files like videos, images, documents, etc. - anything that you download online is only able to be transferred through an ISP.

Is The ISP Experiencing Network Issues or Am I?

It's rather pointless to go through all the troubleshooting steps to repair your own network if your ISP is the one that has the problem... but how do you know if it's your network or the Internet Service Provider that is to blame?

The easiest thing to do if you can't open a website is to try a different one. If other websites work just fine then it's obviously neither your computer nor your ISP that's having issues - it's either the web server that's dishing out the website or the ISP that the website is using to deliver the website. There's nothing you can do but wait for them to resolve it.

If none of the w

Monday, December 18, 2017

HIGH SPEED INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER

December 18, 2017

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Most major service providers for phone, Internet, and TV offer bundling service. But bundling may not always be the best way to save money as service providers will sometimes set very low starting prices and then increase prices dramatically later.

With something for everyone in the family, cable offers the most popular cable channels, many in High Definition, plus local broadcast channels. High speed Internet service featuring multiple email accounts, spam protection, and more. Mix and match your Cable and Internet bundles and save more. Find out which bundle service packages suites you the best. Choose the internet speed and TV channels that best serve your family.

Package	Channels	Internet	Extras	Price
Xfinity Internet Plus	10+ Channels	Up to 25 Mbps	HBO & Streampix included & Access to millions of hotspots nationwide	$44.99/mofor the first 12 months
Xfinity Internet Pro with HBO	45+ Channels	Up to 75 Mbps	$50 Visa Prepaid Card HBO & Streampix Access to millions of hotspots nationwide	$54.99/mofor the first 12 months
Time Warner Cable Starter TV	20+ Channels	Extremeup to 50/5Mbps	TWC TV Roku Trial - Finally together, live TV and streaming	$49.99 per month for 12 months
Time Warner Cable Starter TV 2	20+ Channels	Standardup to 15/1Mbps	Includes HBO with HBO GO and SHOWTIME	$49.99 per month for 12 months
Charter Triple play Select	125+ Channels	60 Mbps	Free HD Plus & Free DVR service	From $29.99/mo each for 12 months when bundled
Charter Triple play silver	175+ Channels	60 Mbps	HBO, Showtime & CinemaxFree HD Plus and DVR Service	From $49.99/mo for 12 months
Charter Triple play gold	200+ Channels	60 Mbps	HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, Encore & epix	From $69.99/mo for 12 months

While all packages for cable TV vary in price, average cable + internet costs up to $40 per month. All things considered, it provides decent amount of channels with premium extras. The availability of these packages depends on the provider's coverage areas. This often excludes rural areas. Many cable Companies, such as Time Warner, allow users to stream their cable TV to their iPads, laptops, phone or Kindle Fire.

Generally, bundles are cheaper with cable, and the price of a bundle is most often made attractive and less than what each service would individually cost. Most cable companies offer month-to-month contracts, allowing you to cancel or upgrade at any time, but when you opt for bundle offers, they often tend to have contracts that can last up to one year.

Bundling is an option with many service providers that allows you combine several different services into one bill. Bundling frequently includes phone (landline and/or wireless) service, Internet service, and TV service. You can choose bundles that include all of these services or a selection of these services.

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Monday, December 4, 2017

SERVICE PROVIDER

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AT&T Internet. AT&T Internet — formerly AT&T U-verse — offers high speed Internet service to 22 states. In addition to DSL broadband, AT&T Internet also offers fiber and fixed wireless Internet service. Internet plans start at $40 per month (or $30 per month through bundling) for speeds up to 50 Mbps. Unlimited data allowance may be purchased separately for an additional $30 per month, or receive unlimited data at no additional charge through bundling. AT&T Fiber, delivering speeds starting with a 1 Gbps, starts at $80 per month.

Verizon Fios. Fios is an acronym for “Fiber Optic Service.” Verizon Fios is the largest fiber-optic provider in the U.S. by coverage area, offering service in 10 states. Verizon was one of the first U.S. carriers to offer fiber in the home. Fios began in 2005 and expanded in 2010. Plans start at $64.99 per month for 100 Mbps downloads and uploads. The promotional rate is for one year, with the regular rate at $74.99.

Charter Spectrum. Charter Communications is a telecommunications company that offers its services under the brand of Spectrum. It is the second largest cable operator in the U.S. by subscribers, having acquired Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks in 2016. It offers cable broadband and fiber Internet service. Internet plans start at $29.99 per month for 12 months, when bundled, for speeds starting at 60 Mbps.

HughesNet. HughesNet provides satellite Internet access to the United States and Europe. Located in the southern skies for the United States, the satellite system is available to all 50 states and is a good solution for rural consumers. HughesNet requires a two-year contract. Plans start at $49.99 per month, with a $59.99 per month promo rate for 25 Mbps with a 20-gigabit data cap. After the two-year promo period, regular rate is $69.99.

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December 04, 2017

20 Top Internet Service Providers

AUGUST 28, 2017 • SIG UELAND

Editor’s Note: We first published this article in 2011. The August 2017 update is below.

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Internet service providers offer online access with a variety of technologies, speeds, and prices. For consumers, that means plenty of choices.

Here is a list of large ISPs in the U.S. These providers offer Internet service through DSL, copper, fixed wireless, cable Internet, fiber-optic services, and mobile broadband.

Top ISPs

Comcast Xfinity. Comcast Xfinity offers cable Internet service across 40 states to approximately 110 million people. It is the largest provider of cable broadband in the U.S. by coverage area. It has a variety of plans at different speeds, from 10 megabits per second to 2 gigabits per second. Its plans start at a one-year promo rate of $29.99 per month for 10 Mbps, with the regular rate at $64.95 per month. Bundled plans start at $39.99 per month.

Comcast Xfinity.

HughesNet.

Exede Internet. Excede Internet launched in 2012 through the ViaSat satellite communications company. Excede offers 12 Mbps download speeds, with 25 Mbps speeds in select areas. The company requires a two-year contract, and offers a three-year promo rate. It has a free zone from 3 to 6 a.m. daily. Plans start at $49.99 per month for 12 Mbps download speed with a 12 Gb data cap.

CenturyLink. CenturyLink offers Internet service to 39 states to an estimated 48.4 million people. In addition to DSL, CenturyLink also offers fiber Internet service to approximately 3.5 million people. DSL plans start at $19.95 per month for 12 Mbps. The plans require unlimited nationwide calling, but no term agreement. Fiber service starts at $54.99 per month for a one-year term.

Frontier. Formerly Citizens Communications, Frontier Communications is one of the largest providers of DSL broadband, fiber, and copper Internet service in the U.S. It offers Internet service across 38 states, with its greatest coverage along the West Coast. Frontier Internet has plans starting at $19.99 for year one and $34.99 for year two, with no contract.

Cricket Wireless. With mobile broadband Internet service across 36 states, Cricket Wireless is the fifth largest provider of mobile broadband in the U.S. by coverage area. Plans start at $30 per month for 1 Gb of data.

Mediacom. Mediacom is a cable television and communications company. Founded in 1995, it offers Internet service across 21 states, with its greatest coverage to smaller markets in the Midwest. Plans start at $39.99 per month for 60 Mbps.

Mediacom.

Cox Communications. Cox is the fourth-largest cable television provider in the U.S., serving 18 states with cable Internet available to more than 20 million people. In addition to cable broadband, Cox also offers fiber Internet service, with speeds up to 300 Mbps. Plans start at $29.99 per month for 15 Mbps.

Sprint. The third largest provider of mobile broadband in the U.S., Sprint Internet service is available across 48 states to approximately 280 million people. Plans start at $50 per month for 6 Gb of data.

Windstream. Formed in 2006, Windstream provides Internet service across all 50 states, offering DSL, copper, fixed wireless, fiber, and cable internet services. Windstream is the fifth largest DSL provider in the U.S. Plans start at $44.99 per month for 15 Mbps.

T-Mobile. T-Mobile is the fourth largest provider of mobile broadband in the U.S. by coverage area, available to nearly 250 million people. Plans start at $70 per month.

WOW. WOW offers cable, fiber, and DSL Internet access across 10 states in the Central and Southeast regions. With no data caps, WOW offers Internet speeds of up to 1 Gb per second. Plans start at $29.99 per month for 10 Mbps with a two-year contract.

WOW

Dish Network. The third largest satellite provider in the U.S., Dish Network offers Internet service across all 50 states, with the greatest coverage in the Southwest. In addition to satellite broadband, Dish also offers DSL Internet service. Plans start at $49.99 per month with a two-year bundled package.

Cable ONE. Cable ONE offers cable Internet service, cable television, and telephone service in 21 states, mainly in the Midwest and Northwest. It is the seventh-largest cable company, serving more than 800,000 customers. Plans start at $50 per month for 150 Mbps — $80 after the first three months.

Suddenlink. Suddenlink offers Internet service across 16 states, primarily in the South and Southwest. Speeds start at 50 Mbps, reaching up to 1 Gb in select markets. Plans start at $59.99 per month for 200 Mbps.

U.S. Cellular. A regional carrier, U.S. Cellular offers mobile broadband Internet service across 23 states, mainly in the West and Midwest. Plans start at $50 per month for 2 Gb of data.

Google Fiber. Google Fiber currently offers up 1 Gbps Internet service to 28 cities across eight states, with potentially 10 more on the way. Plans start at $50 per month for 100 Mbps.

Google Fiber.

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Comments ( 30 )

Robert Lee NaramoreDecember 12, 2011Reply

No way can AT&T be a viable ISP. They cannot even give my GF a dialup connection over 26.8kbps. AT&T is a sorry company they are just totally useless.
- Sarah miller-RayburnJanuary 7, 2017Reply
  
  Is this Robert Lee in Canada?
  Sarah
bill_bDecember 15, 2011Reply

A question:

A couple of years ago I switched my residential internet service with Comcast to their business class, due to their bandwidth limit on the residential service and the fact that I use Carbonite and back up a lot of data, which would have put me over it most months. At $59.95 a month it isn’t a whole lot more expensive than the residential price, and you get Norton Business Suite free, which makes it more than worth the extra cost (it’s faster, too). But here’s my question: I have heard others say that after your contract period is up, Comcast really jacks up the prices on you. Does anybody know if that is true? I signed a three year contract that will be up a year from next month.
- SergioSeptember 26, 2013Reply
  
  That is true, that happened to me, this is the answer they gave me: The Blast Plus promotion you signed up which started 9/25/12 was $39.99/mo for 9 months. Then it goes up to $59.99/mo for months 10-12. After 12 months, regular rate of $79.95 will apply.
- karlAugust 29, 2014Reply
  
  yeah. my bill just jumped $30.00 and i wasnt even notified anything was changing. and i went from almost 60Mbps to 42Mbps.
MaestroJanuary 27, 2014Reply

Good list, but I see it’s from 2011 so probably needs to be updated. Calera (http://www.calera.biz) is the top ISP in my area. Your list should take into consideration rural ISPs like HughesNet. There’s no way they didn’t make this list!
- jackMarch 10, 2014Reply
  
  Besides what is happening currently with Comcast and TWC what is the next two most aggressive companies looking to obtain new subscribers. Welcome any input
- JohnMay 1, 2014Reply
  
  Calera? Well, I looked at it – An entire 10GB, 20GB or 30GB a month? That’s a joke right?
MechelleFebruary 6, 2014Reply

This website needs to be updated it’s 2014 now. I’m with Verizon and I pay for 75 down and 35 up. But, the speeds also depend on what a pc can handle. My DL and UL speed I get are actually 84/39 because of my pc capabilities.
- DeeSeptember 10, 2014Reply
  
  What do you mean by 75 down and 35 up mean? Right now I have ATT DSL but according to a sales person, ATT is getting rid of their DSL and going to fiber optics. I do not like Verizon because they have terrible Customer Service as does Comcast
krishnaFebruary 24, 2014Reply

that’s great list, how ever there will be some people who are good in their geo locations like Bravo tele communications, who are good
internet providers Canada, we need choose such persons by checking local people also.
koreyMay 23, 2014Reply

This may seem like a stretch, but when looking for an internet service provider I also think of http://www.elkmonitor.com, who is a website / internet service provider of website availability services. These 2 services should really go hand in hand, but that’s the consumers call ultimately. I would recommend pulling of MSN and AOL as they are not really service providers anymore. I would add up XO Communications.
aliAugust 28, 2014Reply

I just was looking for iSPes in America because
I actually live in Iran and I wanted to compare ours with yours.you don’t belive if I say that here the maximum speed for home users is 128 which is also limited (you should by some gigabytes to use) and it’s about 30$ per month. And unlimited speed is up 2 mb that is allowed for companies.it costs about 400$.it is really hard to have an internet access but when you have to ther is no way.
fatheredpuma81December 17, 2014Reply

Wow I can’t believe Wikipedie lied! They said that Wowway was 9th and it isn’t even in the top 20 most popular.
Jeffery TomzakSeptember 10, 2015Reply

This should be titled “List of companies that don’t care about providing good service.”

I have used a few of these listed providers and always had to deal with rising rates and horrible customer service. I ended up switching to a smaller ISP and now have faster speed, a bill that never changes, and amazing customer service. INTERLYNC.COM is a much better choice then any of these listed above.
r0namSeptember 11, 2015Reply

Oh, read this and amazed to very high prices. Now, I live in Russia, and our prices for the internet hugely lower. Almost all apartment houses are connected by FTTB tehnologiy. To give an example prices of my provider (all tariffs are unlimited):
10 Mb/s – 2$
20 Mb/s – 3$
40 Mb/s – 3.5$
70 Mb/s – 4$
100 Mb/s – 5$.

P.S. If you find any grammar mistakes, please forgive me, I teaching English :)
DanielDecember 4, 2015Reply

I have Cable One, They recently upgraded lines and came out with new packages
(1) – $25 a month 50 MBPS Down, 1 MBPS up
(2) – $50 a month 100 MBPS Down, 5 MBPS up
(3) – $75 a month 500 MBPS down, 10 MBPS up
(4) – $100 a month 1 GBPS down, 25 MBPS up

They have improved so much, just last year there top package was only 100 MBPS.
- DonFebruary 22, 2016Reply
  
  Daniel, can you tell me more about Cable One? I have never heard of them. I presently have Verizon, but would like to get rid of them. I would like the website for Cable One to see if they provide service in my area. Thanks for your help.
  - Henry PatricNovember 9, 2017Reply
    
    If you are living in USA newsatelliteservices.com is best ISP to fulfill your requirement.
GraceMarch 14, 2016Reply

Great service. Phone numbers would help. Thanks
Oghogho O EnduranceMarch 25, 2016Reply

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- JenniferJune 2, 2016Reply
  
  Who is your internet provider? If you have a name please send it.
Jolt SanApril 13, 2016Reply

Actually, just looked at Comcast’s website and it is 10 GB per email.
xavieJune 30, 2016Reply

HI, can any one help me? i a lookin for a vps o proxys with an residencial isp, any ieda? thanks
TimothySeptember 12, 2016Reply

Hello,

Is there an Internet provider that allows to disable spam filter at email so my spam filter app could filter emails freely?

It is an android spam filter app, from play market.

Thanks
Hennie BothaJanuary 31, 2017Reply

Yahoo is having issues with POP mail server. I have to think that some fairly smart users have tried the settings corrections – probably multiple times and spent a good deal of time trying to get their mail to function. It seems like Yahoo support needs to engage to resolve the actual server issue. Since there is no direct way to contact them, or speak to a human there, it is hard to know how long this will persist. It is impacting a lot of users world wide that have web hosting with them.
Annesha BanerjeeApril 24, 2017Reply

Please also tell us the Indian ISP provider names
EmmanuelSeptember 9, 2017Reply

I’m still confused, can you give me the best out of all, or write practically how to know the best ?
New Satellite ServicesOctober 6, 2017Reply

I have good experience with directv its on every aspects.
NoyonOctober 7, 2017Reply

Thanks a lot of for your best article about High-speed internet providers. I am Noyon from admin corner of Hotspotsetup and I read your article. Its really helpful content for everyone.