Internet Connections

Applied Business Computers does not provide:

• Internet access accounts
• Phone systems
• Long-distance
• Phone lines

We have provided this page because telecommunications and computers must work together to get the Internet.

ABC can help your organization in the process of:

• Determining your Internet access needs
• Selecting a provider best meeting needs
• Specifying service and options required
• Coordinating installation & configuration
• Configuring PCs to share the connection
• Supporting users to keep them online
• Repairing/replacing bad hardware

Understanding Internet connection basics:

• Required for using email, the Web, etc.
• Business rates higher than home rates
• Not all services are available everywhere
• We will make sure you get what you need

Again we do not sell the services in the tables below.

Internet connections come in various sizes:

SERVICE	TELECOM	SPEED
Dial-up	Standard Phone Line	56 kbps
ISDN	Dedicated Line	64-128 kbps
ADSL	Standard Phone Line	128-1544 kbps
SDSL	Standard Phone Line	128-3000 kbps
Cable	TV Coax Cable	2000-3000 kbps
DS1	Dedicated Line	1544 kbps +
DS3	Dedicated Line	45000 kbps

Pricing is based on service type:

SERVICE	PRICING*	SPEED
Dial-up	$10-25 / month	56 kbps
ISDN	Line+$30-200 / month	64-128 kbps
ADSL	$30-200+ / month	128-1544 kbps
SDSL	$150-400+ / month	128-3000 kbps
Cable	$30-$100 / month	2000-3000 kbps
DS1	Contact provider	1544 kbps +
DS3	Contact provider	45000 kbps

*Estimates only. Exact pricing is available from various Internet Service Providers (ISPs).

More DSL and Cable information here.

Larger connections can be shared:

• Its a more efficient way to do business
• Why waste resources by not sharing
• Software/updates are on the Web
• Networking enables more control
• More sharing information here

Your Internet Access reality may mean:

• You have security problems and don't know it
• People would produce more with the Internet
• You're spending too much and don't know it
• Consulting experts could save/make money

Want more information or help with your Internet connection? Contact us.