What to do before finding an internet connection?
1. Take into account the type of Internet Use
There are some companies like TotalPlay of Mexico, which offer service packages Internet with speeds up to 300Mbps, but the overall service has a shared IP, i.e hundreds of people can use the same IP, it is likely to receive a message telling them that they cannot download because someone else with same IP already downloading something, these are mostly cheapest internet connections. Netflix could also be affected, since even having paid account, if many people are connected with the same IP, conflicts with IP’s can appear. It can also affect services play online with Xbox, PlayStation or Wii, because it is virtually impossible to connect using a shared IP, and to do so you need to hire at least Dynamic .
2. The difference between saying "From" or "To"
Most ISPs (Internet Service Providers) companies, usually offer their Internet service packs saying "speed up to 10Mbps" And this is just an excuse to protect themselves in case the customer complain about not receiving the contracted 10Mbps, well clear it says that you will rarely get a speed upto 9MBPs. If you want the speed is guaranteed to be fixed to the internet contract clearly says something like "speed from 10Mbps", this means that the rate offered is always greater than the contracted rate, because usually this kind of service, offers a 30 or 50 MBPs extra speed, for example if you choose 10Mbps, the speed can go up to 15Mbps, but not stable as it stabilizes slightly above 10Mbps.
3. Check service coverage
You should first find if the chosen Internet service provider is giving services in your area. Try searching the terms Internet in your area or find internet services in “City Name” over the web and you will get a bunch of websites. Find the best and go for it.
4. One or multiple Services?
For example, if you do not need the phone line in the package offered, or do not usually watch TV, you may not need a Double Play or Triple Play package, as they call such packages with multiple services. Although most of the ISPs to which you want to hire the Internet, do not offer you just that service.
5. Calculate Internet use via cell phone
The Internet offered by cellular companies or mobile phone, is often limited, such as most companies charge 1MXN per MB transfer, this means that 1GB would cost a little more 1000MXN. Some companies offer unlimited Internet, but this if it really is unlimited, usually capped at 3GB monthly transfer to the maximum contracted speed, and if these exceed 3GB, the speed will drop to 128Kbps until that month is over, which it does not affect much if you only use the internet for Whatsapp or texting, because with that speed sufficient for these things, but it would not be optimal to make calls via WhatsApp or Skype.
Choosing a high speed internet connection
Speed, price and convenience seem to be most important when choosing a provider of Internet broadband factors.
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL):
This is broadband delivered over copper telephone lines. Voice and DSL occupy different frequency bands, thus people can use DSL and talk at the same time.
DSL offers various plans according to speed. DSL also gives you the ability to upgrade to a faster plan whenever you want.
DSL is distributed around neighborhoods using special routers or access multiplexers Digital Subscriber Line (DSLAM). The further the signal travels from the DSLAM, the more it degrades. Living away from the local DSLAM is a disadvantage. It is always a good idea to ask your proximity to a DSLAM before taking the plan.
DSL may appear through the phone lines, but sometimes the telephone company is not providing the service. If you have DSL from the phone company, it will probably add it to your phone bill in order to have everything on one bill. If this is not the case, customers usually sign a one-year contract with a third party vendor.
Broadband cable Internet is theoretically faster than DSL with possible speeds up to 30 Mbps, but it is usually restricted back to 3-20 Mbps. The best quality DSL plans are able to compete with the Cable Plans limited to 6 Mbps or less, and DSL is usually cheaper. The quality of cable Internet is not affected by location. However cable Internet has a downside, if the local load becomes too high, the service may decrease due to less available bandwidth.
Cable broadband Internet can be useful if you already have cable TV service, and you can pay one bill by simply adding a high speed Internet package. Another advantage is that the digital phone service can also be included. Cable Internet is also a good option if the DSL service is not available.
Fiber optic broadband Internet:
Sometimes copper or cable telephone lines are not available, but the fiber optic lines are. The fiber optic cable can handle more bandwidth than copper lines or standard cables. The local telephone company usually provides digital telephony, television and broadband Internet in a packaged deal, similar to cable, but with greater capacity. Internet broadband via fiber optics provides the fastest speeds up to 50 Mbps, however, has its price class.
Mobile Internet: People who travel a lot may want to broadband Internet via a mobile phone company. It is flexible because connectivity is provided on cell towers. You can get online from anywhere cellular service by popping a mobile card broadband in laptop PC Card or Express Card slot. The downside is that it is very expensive.
Satellite Broadband: This is a good choice in rural areas where the choice is limited, but again, could be costly. Note that there may be delays when navigating because the signal has to travel back and forth to the satellite.
There are some internet companies offering very good internet plans, just try searching few terms (optimum internet plans) in search engines and you will find the best one that fits your needs.
