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| All ISP's offer the same basic service - access to the Internet. Many online services like America Online, CompuServe and Microsoft MSN in additional to providing Internet access, also provide a lot of other exclusive services for members, such as chat rooms, special software, free downloads, e-mail, and more. |
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| When choosing an ISP, your first choice is between an online service and a regular ISP. If you want extra features, then online service is the best choice. But if all you are looking for is Internet access, then a local or regional ISP is the way to go. |
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| Under a flat-fee arrangement, the ISP lets you dial in and surf the web as long as you like. This is great if you spend a lot of time online checking e-mail, researching and of course banking online. |
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| If you are limited to a few tasks you may want to consider limited access. Instead of paying a flat fee, you pay a lower monthly fee and then are charged either per minute or per hour for any time that is over your and above your monthly limit. |
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| Make sure your Internet Service Provider provides ongoing customer service support 24 hours a day. |
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| Given all the things you may be depending on your Internet Service Provider for the most important thing is that it stays in business. The most helpful resource for, advice on selecting an ISP is word of mouth. Ask your friends, neighbors, co-workers which ISP they would recommend. |
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