What do I Need to Connect to the Internet?
To connect to the Internet, you need an internet service provider (ISP) and some hardware.
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ISP – An ISP provides access to the Internet. You sign up for an account with ISP like you do for telephone service or utility.
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Hardware – For broadband connections, such as Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) or cable, you need a DSL or cable modem.
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When you sign up for a broadband account, it can be included as part of the start-up hardware from your ISP.
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For dial-up connections, you need dial-up modem.
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Many computers come with already installed dial-up modems.
