Web Connections

If you want to use the internet, you need a connection point. There are several ways to access the internet, each offering various advantages and disadvantages:

Cable: accesses the internet through TV cable lines. Pro: high speed; Con: shared line.

DSL: accesses the internet through digital phone lines. Pro: high speed; Con: affected by distance.

Dial up: accesses the internet through analog phone lines. Pro: affordable; Con: slow speeds.

Satellite: accesses the internet through satellite signals. Pro: high speed; Con: high cost.

Wireless: accesses the internet through cell phone networks. Pro: no wires; Con: signal can be disrupted.

Free: uses dial up as its access point. Pro: free; Con: usage restrictions.