When shopping for dsl providers, pay attention, the monthly cost is not the only issue to be concerned with. Some companies charge extra for equipment and installation, if applicable. A committment of a 1 or 2 year contract may also be required. Some might also charge you an account activation fee.
Be sure to compare your local DSL provider to the nationwide companies.
Pricing can vary from one service provider to another. You may also find a few different plans available from each. Pricing is based on your access speed.
For example, at the time of this writing AT&T offers high speed internet plans with the following download speeds:
- Up to 1.5 Mbps - $30 per month cost
- Up to 3.0 Mbps - $35 per month cost
- Up to 6.0 Mbps - $40 per month cost
The above pricing does not include any current promotions from AT&T. As a matter of fact, you can get any of the above 3 AT&T DSL internet plans for only $24.95 per month for the first 12 months if you purchase the service before July 17, 2010. You can sign up for this pricing here. This link will always provide you the best pricing guarantee from internet providers.
Besides local companies, you can get quotes from providers such as AT&T, Verizon, Qwest, Sprint, and others. In addition, you can also find cable and satellite internet providers.
Bundling options for phone, tv and internet are also becoming more common. Chances are, the dsl company you choose will offer you special rates on a combination of the services you choose (bundles).
