Types of Packages: When the provides connection to a home it is home package and also called a domestic connection. On the other hand when the internet service providers provide connection to a business it is business package and also called a Commercial connection. The domestic connection is cheaper than commercial connection.

Types of Connections: There are basically two types of connection. They are Dial-up connection and the other one is Broadband connection. The Dial-up connection is basic and slower than the Broadband connection. The Broadband connection is of two types one is Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line and the other one is Cable.

Some of the key issues that have to be taken into consideration while availing the services of the Internet Services Provider are as follows.

1.Terms and Conditions: Be sure to read and understand the terms and conditions mentioned in the contract letter. Probe for extra expenses such as hidden expenses and clauses that can increase the charges.

2.After sales services and support: Sometimes after the connection the ISP does not take care of the client. Moreover in case of the something going wrong the support is provided very late.

3.Length of the contract: The Longer the duration of the contract the more should be the discount on the package.

4.Free services: There is a stiff competition among the ISPs. Try to know what free services are being provided by the companies to have an edge above others.

5.Connection Speed: The connection speed is the life line of internet because the uploading and the downloading of information from the internet depends on the connection speed.

6.Uptime :The uptime is the percentage of time when the service of the ISP runs properly. Try to find out if the company guarantees the uptime and offers discount in the account if it fails to provide that much uptime.

7. Contention : The number of connections from a single server is called contention. The lower the contention ratio, better is the speed of the internet. One should compare the facilities and prices for a dedicated server and that of colocation package.

8.Service Levels : Maintained and Managed Servers are also important. The time required for the maintenance of the server should not be charged for.

9.Network : The speed of connection should be the same for all the terminal joined by Network Services