When you select cable modem access, you actually share the bandwidth with the other cable
modem subscribers in your area. The bandwidth is an indication of the data transmission
capacity of your communication line. You can think of your bandwidth as the diameter of your
community water main pipe.Both cable and DSL Internet accesses are referred to as “broadband”
service.
Dial-up Internet Access
In areas where DSL or cable Internet access is not available, you can contact an Internet
Service Provider (ISP) to get Internet access. Dial-up Internet access is much slower compared
with broadband service such as cable or DSL Internet access.
You can locate an ISP in your local phone directory in the category of “Internet Service
Provider”, “Internet access”, or “Internet service”. You can check with your local cable TV
providers for the price, transmission speed, connection information, service terms, etc. In case
you only want to surf on the Internet occasionally, the dial-up service will meet your need.
In case you decide to surf the Internet using dial-up service, a conventional modem needs to be
installed between your computer and the telephone wall outlet. You can refer to a modem user’
s manual on how to install the modem.
Once you sign up with a dial-up ISP, the ISP will provide you with your Internet account and
the password. Make sure you record your Internet account ID and password carefully for future
reference.
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