High Speed Internet Vs. Dial-up ISP The tide is changing with high speed internet vs. slower 56k dial-up service. In 2007 through 2008, it was estimated that 62% of online users are using high speed services like Cheap DSL access or Cable TV service for their internet. Since the recession has hit us hard in 2009, it is estimated that low cost dial-up internet service could be over 50% in 2010. Companies like Netzero and Basic ISP should see a jump in new subscribers.
DSL or Dialup During Recession So many people have lost their jobs recently, or just the fear of unemployment has caused many to cut broadband services. Some of those did not do this by choice says Floyd. "When you can't afford to pay your $90 per month cable bill, service will be disconnected!" The only options left are to sign up with a dialup internet company for $10 per month or spend a little more for Cheap low cost AT&T DSL or Verizon DSL for under $20 per month.
Internet Service Will Help You Eat Why is it so important to maintain online service? The internet is an awesome tool for finding a job or a better career than what you have now. The web is also a great place to have your garage sale. Try to sell your unwanted items or toys to help pay the bills. Using discount DSL service or even slower Cheap dialup ISP access can still help you sell goods on eBay, Amazon, and Craigslist. During a recession you have to do whatever you can to eat and pay the mortgage says Floyd.
Obama and High Speed Internet Barack Obama alerted Americans that the economic crisis in the United States is only going to get worse in the next year. He made this statement while he was revealing the first part of his large stimulus package that could be involve as much as $1 trillion. Part of the Obama plan is to make public buildings more energy efficient by updating old heating systems and replacing light bulbs with energy efficient ones, to renovate schools and install computers in every classroom, to increase the availability of Cheap high-speed broadband internet throughout the nation and to give hospitals access to electronic medical records. There has also been talk of a plan to get high speed internet to more low income households. Letting the public have access to one of the many military satellites for ISP service would be awesome says Floyd.