1. INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS
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2. Learning Goals By the end of the lesson, students will:
Identify different ways to connect to the Internet.
Compare the services provided by a variety of Internet service providers.
Be able to make an informed decision on what Internet services would fit individual needs and budget.

3. INTRODUCTION How are you able to connect to the Internet from home?
Do you have Internet Connection at home?
If so, who provides this service?
Do you have wi-fi? What is your wi-fi name? Is it protected?
the Internet works?

4. INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS
A BUSINESS THAT HAS A POINT OF PRESENCE CONNECTION
OFFERS TEMPORARY CONNECTIONS TO INDIVIDUALS AND COMPANIES FOR A FEE
DEPENDING ON YOUR NEEDS, THERE ARE MANY ISPs TO CHOOSE FROM (see
Includes Internet, browse the world wide web, and
Many different ISPs. On website, search is over 170 ISPs for Toronto area.
You are probably only familiar with a handful of companies. More mainstream because they are accessible, affordable and of course marketed to you.
- Bell and Rogers may have more restrictions than you require, ie. Limit bandwidth (amount of data that can be transferred by connection)

5. HOW ISPs CONNECT

6. HOW ISPs CONNECT TO THE INTERNET
DIAL-UP (Including High Speed)
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
CABLE
WIRELESS & SATELLITE
ISP connections
Various services available through many different companies

7. DIAL-UP Requires a computer and a phone-line
(most computers have built in modem)
Dial a telephone number
Connect to a phone line through your ISP
Allows you access to the Internet
Modem – used to send digital data over a phone line
Example: Bell will give you a dial-up access phone number to connect to the internet

8. HIGH SPEED DIAL UP SAME AS REGULAR DIAL UP
PROVIDER USES AN ACCELERATION SERVER THAT PROVIDES A BROADBAND CONNECTION TO QUICKLY SEARCH THE INTERNET FOR THE SERVER THAT HOSTS THE PAGE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR.
Dial up sound

9. Dial up ISPs (including High Speed)
Advantages
Inexpensive
Can pay as you go using general ID
Disadvantages
Slow overall speed
Ties up your phone line
Low quality data transfers
Example - Some computer games will not work because the transfer rate is too slow.

10. BROADBAND
a wide band of frequencies that is available to transmit information.
allows more information to be transmitted in a given amount of time
SO THE USER IS ABLE TO VIEW OR DOWNLOAD ON THE INTERNET LARGER FILES

11. DSL (DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER LINE)
REQUIRES A COMPUTER, MODEM, AND A REGULAR PHONE LINE
ALLOWS YOU TO USE THE PHONE WHILE ON THE INTERNET
Uses fibre optics/copper wiring
EXAMPLE: BELL FIBE
- Offers different services
based on speeds
Bell Fibe
Still using your phone line, using the copper wiring, but doesn’t tie up the line. Because on a higher frequency than voice.
Modems are usually rented from the company, some may have buy option
See bell pamphlet, read through various offerings

12. DSL Access

13. DSL Access Advantages ‘Always on’ connection Faster than dial-up
can use existing phone line
Can pay in a Bundle with phone/TV from ISP
Disadvantages:
The service is not available everywhere.
More expensive than Dial-up

14. CABLE ACCESS REQUIRES A COMPUTER, MODEM AND YOUR CABLE
CONNECT THROUGH YOUR CABLE LINE TO A SERVER
EXAMPLE: ROGERS IGNITE, COGECO
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Look at Rogers pamphlet, read 4 different plans

15. CABLE ACCESS

16. CABLE ACCESS Advantages Disadvantages Faster than dial-up
Does not tie up phone lines
Can download larger files
Can pay in a Bundle with phone/TV from ISP
Disadvantages
More expensive than dial-up
Cable vs. DSL speeds are up for debate. Studies show it is also dependant on the company you are using and how they are connected to the Internet.

17. Wireless/Satellite Access
Requires a wireless modem or router
May have free access, paid access, or password access
Antenna on modem sends a signal through airwaves
3G & 4G Networks also available through providers for cellphones and tablets
Satellite Access is also available for people in remote locations
Wireless, see Bell pamphlet, only available in Canada
SATELLITE ACCESS IS USED BY LARGER COMPANIES. And for remote users who require high-speed access
EXAMPLE: CANADA’S TELEVISION STATIONS

18. Wireless/Satellite Access
Advantages
Portable and convenient
Can also use on Cellular phone, tablet, gaming device, laptop, etc.
Disadvantages
Can be costly
Service is not available in all areas
Personal Digital Assistant
Remote User, attaches a satellite receptor dish, similar to satellite tv to their house/business