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Broadband Internet in the Home

Broadband internet at home is rising everyday from people changing over from old dial-up connections to the world of having a constant data feed into every room. On top of that most homes now are trying their best to get a home wireless (wifi) network setup so they can carry their laptops and have fast access to the internet. The latest statistics say that two in five Internet users in the United States now have high-speed access at home as telephone companies slash prices to better compete with cable broadband services. the Pew Internet and American Life Project placed the adult residential broadband population at 48 million, or one-quarter of all adult Americans. Among college-educated adults age 35 and younger, penetration has reached 52 percent.

Why would someone use broadband instead of Dial up? The answer is simple you get much more done with a faster, constant connection than you would with a dial up with so much static on the line. Productivity and time are so valueable to us these days that this connection is a must have. Another reason is the cost is not that much more than a dial-up and its just something else you can write off on your taxes.

We have selected Verizon for their highspeed DSL Services here are some benefits of setting up your wireless home network from their great network:

Exciting news! Effective 4/13/04, new customers that order Verizon Online DSL service and order a Linksys wireless router at the same time are eligible to receive a $99.95 rebate on the router. To take advantage of this limited-time offer, you must place your order for home networking equipment with a credit card immediately after you submit your DSL order. Sales tax is excluded from the rebate offer. New Verizon Online DSL orders only are eligible. Existing Verizon Online DSL customers are excluded from this promotion.

Customers that order DSL online will get the first month free, months 2 and 3 at $29.95 per month and only $34.95 per month thereafter. This is an exclusive online offer and not available anywhere else. And our online ordering process is just two easy steps.

Verizon Online DSL includes:

• Unlimited DSL Internet access
• MSN Premium Internet Software
• 24/7 live customer support
• No annual commitment
• DSL modem & 3-step self install kit
  ($12.95 shipping and handling fee applies. If service is cancelled within the first 12 months, return of modem required or $99 fee applies.)
• Compare to Lagunawave DSL in a box from Sams Club and SBC/Yahoo DSL
• Click here to order Verizon highspeed DSL

If you think Verizon DSL is hot then get ready for the new Verizon Fios lines that will be hitting the country. FIOS by Verizon will be a Fiber optic line with speeds maybe twice as fast as DSL and Cable.

Related Broadband Information:

• UK Residents Click here for ONSPEED
• Business Broadband Providers
• Linksys Wireless Routers & Networks