Choosing Equipment
You need to purchase equipment that is compatible with the particular type of Internet service you’ll be using. Your computer might have come with a modem preinstalled; therefore, if you will be using dial-up service, you might not have to make any decisions. If you will be buying new connection hardware, here are some points to consider:
• Broadband service requires a modem that your ISP will either provide, sell, or lease (rent) to you. Typically, DSL modems are given to you as part of the deal, but cable providers want to ding you every month—and it adds up! You can get a new or used DSL or cable modem independently, and very cheaply, but be sure it will be compatible with the equipment your ISP uses. In addition, broadband ...
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