High Speed Internet Access (Broadband)

High speed Internet access (also called broadband) from home or work is fast becoming a reality for many people across the United States.

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High Speed access provides you with a number of advantages over traditional dial up services. Always-on connection, instant access to email and www, significantly faster downloads and web surfing and no need for a second phone line are just a few of the advantages.

Currently high speed access comes into your home or office in one of four ways, through your existing phone line (DSL), existing cable tv line (cable), satellite dish or wireless.

High speed access costs between $27 and $60 per month, but after you factor in the cost of dropping your second phone line and your current ISP, high speed access is only slightly more than traditional Internet service.

Here are links to local (Fort Collins/Loveland) high speed access service providers (updated 7.15.04)

DSL
Qwest
Connection Speeds: 256 Kbps - 1.5 Mbps
Price Range: $26.99 - $39.99 / month
Web Sites: main site | check availability

Cable
Comcast
Connection Speeds: 1.5 Mbps - 3.0 Mbps
Price Range: $52.95 / month (must already have cable tv services)
Web Sites: main site | check availbility

Satellite
DirecWay
Connection Speeds: 256 Kbps - 512 Kbps
Price Range: $99.99 / month ($99.99 activation fee)
Web Sites: main site | check availbility - clear view of southern sky

Starband
Connection Speeds: 256 Kbps - 512 Kbps
Price Range: $99.99 / month ($199.99 equipment fee)
Web Sites: main site | check availbility - clear view of southern sky

Wireless
Mesa Networks
Connection Speeds: 512 Kbps - 1.5 Mbps
Price Range:$35.00 - $58.00 / month
Web Sites:main site | availability map

For the best Internet experience we highly recommend high speed access.