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Internet Providers at a Glance
There are many internet providers in the United States of America. They provide internet via Phone line, wireless or even through cable lines. Type of internet varies according to its carrier and plan. The internet connection can be Dial-up, DSL or satellite. Though the number of dial-up connection is reducing significantly every day as DSL and wireless connection became cheaper and faster. The internet providers also have known as Internet Service Providers or in short ISPs. Thought to get a Dial-up connection the user do not need to register with a particular phone number but in case of DSL or cable connection the line need to be registered. Let’s have a look on the popular service providers in the United States.
AOL: Also known as "America Online" is one of the major internet providers since 1991. The company is owned by Time Warner group. AOL provides services to many other countries like UK. Though it has millions of subscriber globally, AOL is also a key player in the America's internet market.
AT&T Yahoo! Internet Service: By far this is the most popular internet service provider in the United States. It has a huge share in internet service market. This is a collaboration between two major companies such AT&T and Yahoo! To get this service customer have to make sure that they have AT&T telephone connection. Few major service providers are merged into this company with time. Such companies like SBC Global or BellSouth provides AT&T Yahoo internet service. Since 2006 AT&T Yahoo! Internet Service provides Dial-up, DSL as well wireless connections. They also sell domain and business e-mail accounts.
Verizon High Speed Internet: This is another vital internet provider in the United States. This company mainly provide DLS connection and the client need Verizon telephone service to avail this service. Recently they also have a wide wireless setup installed. To access their wireless network, clients have to subscribe with their service and also have to use Verizon wireless card provided by the company.
Road Runner High Speed Online: This is the main and most popular internet service through cable since 1995.The company is owned by Time Warner group. VOIP service is also available through their internet service. Clients have to register their cable to Time Warner Cable directly or through local cable provider.
Beside this there are many other well known internet service providers like EarthLink, Comcast, Optimum Online, Covad and Speakeasy who provide internet service to a large number of people with various plans.