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Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Africa South of the Sahara: Internet and Computing 
 An annotated directory of websites related to Internet and computer technology use and access in Africa. Also includes a link to resources for South Africa. Maintained by Karen Fung of the Stanford University Libraries. http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/africa/elecnet.html Topics: Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools Last updated Jan 30, 2006 Bandwidth Meter
Use this site to quickly measure the current speed of an Internet connection. Tests broadband services, such as cable Internet or digital subscriber line (DSL), as well as ISDN and dial-up modem. The results page compares the connection speed with that of local competing services. http://reviews.cnet.com/internet-speed-test/ Topics: Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Technology Last updated Nov 22, 2008 Broadband DSLreports.com
Reviews and news about broadband technology and providers. An extensive collection of FAQs covers topics such as DSL, cable modems, wireless ISPs, VoIP, bandwidth, file sharing, and many specific providers. Also includes forums and frequent news updates about new technologies and services, prices, industry activity, and more. http://www.dslreports.com/ Topics: Computers, Computers, Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools Last updated Aug 18, 2008 FCC Consumer Facts: Getting Broadband
Consumer fact sheet on broadband Internet connections, which provide access to the Internet "at significantly higher speeds than those available through 'dial-up' Internet access services." Discusses advantages, types (such as DSL, cable modem, and wireless), tips for getting broadband service, and related topics. Includes a list of state and territory public service commission contacts. From the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/highspeedinternet.html Topics: Internet Last updated Aug 20, 2008 Federal Communications Commission: Broadband
Central page for Federal Communication Commission (FCC) activities concerning broadband, which "refers to advanced communications systems capable of providing high-speed transmission of services such as data, voice, and video over the Internet and other networks." Includes material related to strategic goals, and links to FCC broadband websites for the Wireline Competition Bureau, Consumer and Government Affairs Bureau, and Broadband Opportunities for Rural America. From the FCC. http://www.fcc.gov/broadband/ Topics: Internet Last updated Aug 20, 2008 Free Internet Access Providers
Annotated listing of free Internet service providers (ISPs) and websites that rate and review free and low-cost ISPs. The site notes that they "don't recommend any of these services for use as your primary Web connection, if you need solid, reliable service. Still, the free services ... are handy for use as a backup service, if your primary provider experiences downtime." From TheFreeSite.com, a directory of free website services and offers. http://www.thefreesite.com/Free_Internet_Access/ Topics: Internet Last updated Mar 13, 2008 FreeWebspace.net
A searchable list of "free personal webspace providers." Includes reviews, discussion forums, and links to related sites. http://www.freewebspace.net/ Topics: Internet Last updated Feb 21, 2005 Hide and Go Seek: Finding the Disclosures in "Free" Internet Service Offers
This 2001 consumer alert explains "that some 'free' [Internet service] offers may end up being high cost, long-term items ... because important restrictions and conditions on these offers are not always disclosed clearly or conspicuously." It provides a list of questions to ask before accepting any "free" offers. From the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt093.shtm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Internet Last updated Jun 28, 2009 Home Broadband 2008
This publication, released in July 2008, reports on home broadband use over the past year, noting that the "percentage of Americans with broadband at home has grown from 47% in early 2007. Poorer Americans saw no growth in broadband adoption in the past year while at the same time nearly one-third of broadband users pay more to get faster connections." From the Pew Internet & American Life Project. http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2008/Home-Broadband-2008.aspx Topics: Internet Last updated Oct 6, 2009 The List of ISPs: The Definitive ISP Buyer's Guide
Large, easy-to-navigate directory of Internet access and service providers. Search or browse by location or area code, country code, and companies serving the United States and Canada nationwide. http://www.thelist.com/ Topics: Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools Last updated Dec 26, 2003 Pacific Northwest Gigapop (PNWGP)
PNWGP "serves leading-edge organizations throughout the region by providing robust, highest-speed access to current state-of-the-art Internet; Next Generation Internet services and technology." The Web site includes examples of applications under development, participating organizations, PNWGP national and regional partners, workshops offered, and other industry news. http://www.pnw-gigapop.net/ Topics: Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools Last updated Jun 15, 2003 Thedirectory
"Thedirectory" lists thousands of listings of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in over 100 countries. Listed by area or country code and then by ISP, Web hosting companies, Bulletin Board Systems, and telephone prefix locations. http://www.thedirectory.org/ Topics: Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools Last updated Aug 15, 2003 Third Nationwide Annual Survey of Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
Wondered whatever happened to your local ISP? Read this tell-all report. "Across the US, independent ISPs claim they are being frozen out of DSL and cannot compete on an equal footing with the local Bell monopolies. This is directly harming America's DSL and Internet customers." http://www.newnetworks.com/FINALISPSURVEY2001.htm Topics: Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Technology Last updated Nov 10, 2004 Wi Fi Freespot
"The Wi-Fi-FreeSpot™ Directory is a listing of Wi-Fi locations that offer Free Wireless Internet Access - Wi-Fi - utilizing 802.11 technology. The locations listed in the Wi-Fi-FreeSpot Directory are business locations like cafes, restaurants, coffeeshops, hotels, airports, downtown business districts, malls, retail stores, etc." Locations are listed by state, and there are links to location directories in places such as stores and libraries. Includes a blog for recent additions and a FAQ about using Wi-Fi. http://www.wififreespot.com/ Topics: Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Technology Last updated May 24, 2006 |
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