Consumers now have more options including faster broadband connections
- Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) is a connection through a telephone company
- Cable modem is a connection through a cable television company
- Satellite
With one-way service, individuals must obtain uplink service from another provider
Other Wireless access may be through a municipal carrier or a private company
Pricing methods for personal Internet access
- Fixed price (usually monthly plans)
But hotels, airports, cafes, etc. now offer Internet access for short periods of time
- Cost based on usage (data transferred)
- Also offered “free” to customers in various locations