There are two "mainstream" providers of broadband services: cable companies and telephone companies. The two alternative methods, satellite and wireless, offer advantages in some situations but have only a niche market.
Within the two most common broadband Internet access services, cable and DSL, lurk a range of options, speeds, and costs. Choosing the right technology for your situation requires a bit of technical background to understand what options you have (or don't have) available.
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