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What is Needed to Use the Internet from Home?
To use the Internet, you need:
 Web Browser
Software Popular Web browsers include
Netscape "Navigator" or "Communicator, Internet Explorer
from Microsoft, and America OnLine’s browser.
Internet
Service Provider Next, you need an Internet service provider
(ISP). Just as a phone needs a phone company to function, a computer needs
an Internet service provider. America OnLine (AOL,) CompuServe, and Prodigy
are online services that include Internet access and other functions. A
direct ISP provides only Internet access at competitive prices and can offer
faster connections. Costs range from $5.00 per month for limited use to
an average of $15-20 per month for unlimited use. Cable modem costs run
approximately $45-50 per month.
Hardware
You either need a computer or Web TV. For
more information on hardware click here. To
learn about how to get connected with a modem, click here.
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