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Introduction

Finding a High Speed Internet Service Provider

Looking for a High Speed Internet Provider? This class will cover available broadband technologies including cable access, DSL, and cellular phone access like EV-DO and and EDGE, and help you decide which technology is best for you based on availability, speed, and price.

Your Instructor

Your instructor, Bob Weiss, is a Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE), and provides consulting services for small businesses and residential customers in the areas of computer support and repair, computer networking, network and Internet security, web design and web hosting.

Since 2002 he has taught evening adult education classes in Web Design and Computer Security for the Community Education programs of the Stillwater School District 834.  In 2004, he began teaching at South Washington School District.  in 2005 he began teaching a broad range of computer classes for the Mahtomedi program, including Computer Basics, Internet and E-mail, MS Word Intro and Intermediate, MS Excel Intro, MS Works, and Digital Camera Applications.

Bob has over fifteen years of telecommunications and eight years of data communications experience with companies like LCI International, USWest, Teligent, and Qwest Communications. 

Course Outline

• High Speed Internet

• What is Broadband?

• Why Broadband?

• Broadband Technologies

• Cable vs. DSL

• What Is a DSL Internet Connection?

• What Is a Cable Internet Connection?

• Cable vs. DSL: The Speeds.

• Cable vs. DSL: Home Networking & Security.

• Cable vs. DSL: The Price.

• Key Terms.

• Local Service Options.

• Broadband Service Providers.

• Ordering and Installation.

• Why Can't I Get Broadband Where I Live?

• You’ve Already Paid $2,000 For A Fiber Connection You’ll Never Get.

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